We must learn to find a balance in everything we do in life. Even for the simplest of things in our every day existence, such as food, exercise and work. There has to be a balance.Every lady needs to know that the way to a heart is through the stomach so it’s good to know how to prepare sweet delicacies to your loved ones, friends and also guests.This is one of the special types of foods to prepareMUKIMO WITH MINCE MEAT1 bunch pumpkin leaves with stalk1 cob of fresh maize1 small ripe pumpkin (cubed)5 pieces coking bananas2kg potatoesMethod · Wash the pumpkin leaves and remove the skin from stalk and slice or chop them. · Boil the pumpkin leaves in salt water for 30mins · remove from the fire and strain the water ,blend until fine using a domestic blender and if you don’t have one, chop until fine · meanwhile, remove the maize from the cob and boil for one hour · add the potatoes and boil for 10mins · add the potatoes and boil for 10 mins · add pumpkin and the bananas and boil for a further 20min · remove from the fire and strain the water and add seasoning · at this point add the blended pumpkin leaves and mash until smooth using a wooden spatula or a masher · It is best served hot. MINCED BEEF IN RICH HOME MADE TOMATO SAUCE.Ingredients1kg minced meat1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil5 ripe tomatoes skinned and finely chopped4 garlic cloves chopped2 red onions chopped2table spoon tomato paste1 stalk celery finely slicedFew rosemary herbs finely chopped Seasoning method: · Heat a pan until hot then add the minced beef and cooks until golden brown. Remember to stir regularly. In a separate pan heat the oil and then add in the onions, the garlic, celery and the rosemary herb. Cook briefly making sure they don’t burn. · Add the tomato paste and cook well, then add the tomatoes. · Cook for a while and stir occasionally. · add the minced beef and seasoning · cook for around five minutes and add some water then let cook for 10min · Serve hot with the mukimo made earlier. · for garnishing cut fine tomato cubes and sprinkle on top of the minced meat Fish is a natural choice when it comes to serving healthy meals Traditional fish and chips Serves 44 large potatoes cut into chunky strips250 ml (1 cup) flour5ml (1 table spoon) baking power5ml (1 table spoon) salt5ml (1 table spoon) freshly ground black pepper250ml (1 cup) milk1 eggOil for deep frying4 tilapias fillets Method:1. Heat oil in a large pot. Place potatoes on a medium bowl of cold water.2. Remove potatoes from water in batches and pat dry with paper towel.fry potatoes in hot oil until tender, remove and drain on paper towel3. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir in milk and egg until mixture is smooth and allow to stand for 20 minutes4. Place fish fillets in batter, one at a time and place in hot oil.fry until fish is golden and drain on paper towel.5. Return potatoes to hot oil again and fry in batches for 1 to 2 minutes until crispy, remove and place on paper towel to drain excess oil.6. serve fish and chips garnished with lemon