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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

Korkli dzogbor | A porridge prepared from corn dough

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Maize is used to prepare different kinds of breakfast foods specifically referring to porridge. We can talk of oblayo, korklui, katsa and more. This porridge is one of a kind that I can assure you is cultural-centric. I have travelled to places like Accra, Kumasi but haven't come across this porridge anywhere but in my hometown in the Agbozume, it is sold in  community. A lot of people also love to prepare it at home as that cuts on expenses and the kids are able to enjoy more as it is prepared plenty in the house. In fact, it can be taken at anytime of the day. It is found in the Volta Region among the Ewes. To get it prepared, you only need a wooden sieve (made from palm branches), corn dough, sugar and salt.  You can get corn dough for purchase in the market. I know many households in Ghana love to grind corn dough for storage in the house because it is a better way of cutting on too much expenses of food. If your house is one of such, you don't have to worry about buying fr