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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 11:45pm On Oct 09, 2021 |
irijuola: Do you use the stove vent while cooking? Maybe you should start complaining about the smell of their food too. I'm surprised you say it's not bad like that because their own too no dey comot for house. It will even stick to your clothes. I've had roommates and nobody has ever said my food smells shitty. That's not nice at all. And you self think the smell is shitty... I guess a good first step will be to genuinely not be ashamed of the smell of your delicious food. Now to ideas that might mitigate�. When you cook in pressure pot there's almost zero smell so you can try using a pressure pot (instapot etc) especially for beans. Just not sure how afang and more delicate cuisine will fare in pressure pot, I know for sure that it can make stew have a weird consistency. Then there are air fresheners that absorb rather than just try to mask smell. You can also buy cinnamon sticks and boil during/after cooking... The cinnamon smell will take over it's very strong yet pleasant. Are you in Calgary? I can come and collect the afang soup so that your house won't smell again... 47 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by irijuola: 11:52pm On Oct 09, 2021 |
19CannyMum: Thanks lols ![]() I kuma use instapot for my beans. I think the cinnamon sticks will be my best bet. Cos there was a time I had to spray the kitchen with my perfume just to get the smell out |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 12:08am On Oct 10, 2021 |
irijuola: To remedy any unwanted odors, turn to your spice drawer. Simply boil a few cinnamon sticks for two minutes and then turn the heat to low and let the warm, spiced scent waft through your home; turn the heat off once the pleasant smells take over. It's a stupid-simple trick that works wonders. The smaller the saucepan, the better. Your fragrance will be more concentrated this way. And you can drink the cinnamon 'tea' afterwards. I hear it's really yummy. 14 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by CountVersailles(f): 12:09am On Oct 10, 2021 |
irijuola:Your option is to adapt. Must you eat Nigerian food all day? Including Afang, beans, dodo, etc. Can't you just adapt? You are in a different country where there are different norms and perceptions. You should learn to adapt. I'm sure you have adapted in other ways, but this food thing, una no dey ever gree leave am. That taste bud that looks like it can't eat sandwich is something you can train to survive less and less on Nigerian food. If you don't eat Nigerian food, you won't die. There are other options and you musn't cook everyday. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by irijuola: 12:43am On Oct 10, 2021 |
19CannyMum: Really, thanks for understanding. You got my point and gave me a good solution. I appreciate it. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by irijuola: 12:44am On Oct 10, 2021 |
CountVersailles: I don't even know if you're advising or insulting but whichever it is, no thanks. 49 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 5:22am On Oct 10, 2021 |
CountVersailles: The Indians she's living with, are eating their traditional food. The only way food won't 'smell' is if it's really bland. Will a German stop eating Sauerkraut because they moved to Canada? Abi which Canadian food are you eating? There are very few dishes that can actually be termed Canadian. Even health care workers will encourage you to keep eating your traditional food. Just as social workers will encourage you to maintain your native language. The norms and perceptions food wise at least is that diversity is strength. Mix and match, learn new dishes etc. But last last Nigerian cuisine is too exquisite to abandon. Take sandwich to work, yes. But come home and eat sandwich again? Haba. 50 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by lordchosen: 6:40am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Sammychi90: Go to their office in one of the International Airport, Lagos or Abuja and change the date of Birth, i don't see that as any problem since your names are correctly spelled. i once did the mistake and never noticed until i wanted to board.....they will rectify it, not a big deal. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by elizyous: 6:43am On Oct 10, 2021 |
You can check indeed.com Remember to tailor your CV to every job application u feel u are eligible for. Fisssssyyy: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by zionative: 7:10am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Hello everyone. I recently got into Canada and I’m looking for friends to connect with around Oshawa or if you stay in surrounding areas here. I’m in a masters program and I’m in my 20s. You can send me a message to connect ![]() |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Prettiepearlz(f): 7:57am On Oct 10, 2021 |
CountVersailles:And your point is? ![]() 30 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by oluayebenz: 9:16am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Prettiepearlz: Are you minding that Countversallie...... I don't expect anybody on this thread to take her serious ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by yunqdady: 11:04am On Oct 10, 2021 |
CountVersailles:This had better be sarcasm else it's plain stupid, condescending and shows lack of self esteem. 23 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MG007: 11:13am On Oct 10, 2021 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MG007: 11:14am On Oct 10, 2021 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Samadhii(m): 2:07pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
TheShaman:Please, how much does the test cost there? Do I pay in cash? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by OloriOfMontreal: 2:09pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
NaijaCanadian28: Thank you for the response and clarification and sorry to hear your sister wasn't allowed entry. That's right, they already lifted the border restrictions. Does this mean we have to wait for the usual 200+ days plus to process the visit visa? I was hoping there was a way to fast track the application for immediate families who currently don't have a visa to travel. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by OloriOfMontreal: 2:13pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
maziude: Thank you for the clarification. An open question that I still have (and posted in my reply above): Does this mean that when we apply for my spouse's visit visa, our application will be automatically treated as priority or considered using the current processing time for visit visa which according to their website it's approximately 200+ days? Just want to make sure we aren't missing a way to fast track the app if that possibility exists. Thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NaijaCanadian28: 2:50pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
OloriOfMontreal: Oh I understand your point now. I don’t think there’s any way you can fast track (I researched online). 200+ plus days is so outrageous sha. I didn’t even know it is taking that long now. This pandemic messed so many things up. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 4:09pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
irijuola:she don kolo lol. Some landlords in gta dont take Nigerians because of this food issue, there houses are not well ventilated. I remembered when i stayed in a basement to use pepper and onion na wahala ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Shokoloko(f): 7:35pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
irijuola: Order from bed, bath and beyond: Amco houseworks odor absorbing folding splatter screen. The activated carbon filter absorbs odors while cooking. (I don't think this will work for cooking with "Iru". Iru might destroy the splatter. But I have tried it with crayfish and stockfish) Also order from bed, bath and beyond; Smells begone. Pulls odors into the gel. Keep on kitchen counter Thank me later 18 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by irijuola: 9:50pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
Shokoloko: Thanks. I'll try it out. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by irijuola: 9:51pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
ednut1: Thanks ![]() |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by OloriOfMontreal: 3:08am On Oct 11, 2021 |
NaijaCanadian28: As in its so ridiculous. It's even better now. During the pandemic it was pegged at 300 to 400 days+ and that's obviously because it was put on hold. I guess they're working through the backlog of applicants. Thanks for your help and clarification. I appreciate it. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Bushboy009: 5:38pm On Oct 11, 2021 |
E con be like na only me be Nigerian wey dy Sydney Nova Scotia .. i pray PPR Land for my brothers and sisters . If you’re coming to cape Breton university, there is a 2bedroom apt we can share . You’ll see it yourself before we pay . |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by md16: 10:58pm On Oct 11, 2021 |
Hi everyone, So, I’m considering doing an MPH program with this James Lind Institute (JLI) Switzerland, but I realize there’s no much review on the program. I need help making the right choice before enrolling. The goal for doing the MPH is ultimately for Canadian Immigration. The program is online and I’m not sure if it’ll be recognized by Education evaluation for Canadian immigrations. I need advice on the best course of action. Thank you. � |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NaijaCanadian28: 2:30am On Oct 12, 2021 |
OloriOfMontreal: You’re welcome |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Dimple10: 10:48am On Oct 13, 2021 |
cinnamon sticks and citrus peels (lemon, lime, oranges) work for removing smells irijuola: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by EDGEof2MORO: 11:23am On Oct 13, 2021 |
irijuola:it could be the specie of your ingredients are different or going bad because beans or afang do not have awful smell while cooking. 7 Likes |
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