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Johnny Broke The Siege. Story with an all lifetime lesson

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     Jonny was only five years old when he lost his father Agbeli Dzidepo. The mother’s name is Asinyo Esinam, a woman of value but unfortunately financially handicapped. Even before Mrs Esi lost her husband, life has not been easy for this household even though her husband was a teacher in Living Academy Preparatory School. Johnny was a handsome and a respectful boy who took exactly after his father’s good moral. His parents were very particular about his moral upbringing and his growth academically. Unlike children who turn out to be a disappointment even when their parents work tirelessly for their upkeep, his attitude was different. At home, he is the type that would run errands for the mother and made sure he reads his notes after and before school. Johnny learnt a very common saying one day which gingers him to aspire higher even as a child. “Reading makes the man“ and “Practice makes man perfect.“ He never went a day without saying this after his morning devotion with the mother

Crunchy corn sticks | Atsififi | crunchy sticks)

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Corn sticks, locally referred to as atsififi Never heard of cornsticks before? Worry not as this is just the right place to get an incredible guide on how you can make it in the comfort of your home and enjoy it at any moment. This is a snack made from corn flour and when made well, taste very great and makes a very crunchy sound whilst it is being eaten. Ingredients required are: corn flour salt sugar There are different ways people go about the preparation of this wonderful delicacy but let's do this one I think is more convenient to do.  Pour some amount of corn flour into a bowl maybe 2 cups and add water to it. Mix into an even consistency, add salt and sugar and the water added must be enough such that it becomes liquidly. Put it on fire and stir as it boils to prevent the formation of lumps in it. As it boils for some time, take it off the fire and then add corn flour in small amounts as you stir with a spatula to thicken it into a solid. The stirring is very important to en