If there is something I would miss when the ‘lockdown’ is finally called off, it would be the quality ‘Bonding time’ spent with other amazing Local Guides over the past eight weeks on Connect!
Today, I was about having my bowl of Vegetable Salad when I realized that; the ingredients which make up my Vegetable Salad;
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Green Peas
- Sweet Corn
- Salad Cream
reminds me of what life is like on here at Connect.
This is the most basic way I love to have my Vegetable Salad. Other days when I do not feel like having it so plainly, I add Rotini, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Lettuce and Egg.
DO THESE INGREDIENTS REMIND YOU OF LIFE HERE ON CONNECT?
Today, I looked down at my bowl and realized that;
- The Carrot and Cabbage which are cultivated in Nigeria are like us; the Local Guides. As many as we are, no matter where and how far we travel, we all ‘come’ from a particular place and are ‘natives’ of that place.
- The Processed Canned Sweet Corn and Green Peas are like some of the Local Guides here who have been ‘processed’ through ‘exposure’ to life; education, travel, professional experience, etc… These products have been processed so they are able to give a better taste and stay longer and fresher following exposure. Some of us on Connect are like that; we have travelled, explored the world, mingled with all categories of people, we are properly schooled, we have a lot of Professional experience, we are civilized, sophisticated, are better able to withstand pressure, have sophisticated survival tactics, have refined and polished instincts, etc. We make Connect ‘pop’ with colors.
- The Salad Cream. Wait, before I continue, do you have your salad without cream? I don’t know. I always have my Salad with Cream. As I was saying, the Salad Cream reminds me of the Google Team that has been gracious enough to provide this platform, ensuring that we come together as a team to make the world (our Stomachs) a better place.
Are you ready to bond with me over a bowl of salad? let’s go… Now, enjoy a bowl of Salad with me and it’s Cheers to a happy bonding time on Connect!
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@Ewaade_3A thank you for inviting for your salad. Its look healthy too. Thank you
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Oooh, you are welcome @SarveswarB and just imagine that you are from Odisha too! 
Have you met my friend @DebadattaMeher
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what a creative thinking @Ewaade_3A
food binds everyone 
all the ingredients (Local guides connect community) come together and form a very delicious dish… 
loved this salad recipe,
simple and healthy
tagging my foodie friends
@Tushar18 @Austinelewex @Nyainurjanah @Ant_Bad_Yogi
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@Ewaade_3A I haven’t met your friend yet, but if he is from Odisha then soon and definitely we will be meeting with each other. Let me talk to him then, from where he belongs to. Thank you
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@SarveswarB Hello dear I am from Bargarh,Sambalpur,Odisha.May I please know about you?
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@Ewaade_3A you give a superb definitions of local guides quality by the term of Salad.Really the Salad is extra ordinary and very healthy with very hygenic.Thanks a lot for good thought as well as for great preparations…
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I am sorry but if you haven’t met my friend, then, you haven’t met anyone important fromOdisha 
He was the one who told me that; “Odisha is the ‘Soul of India’” and that in India, guests are treated as ‘gods’ which I have felt even during the ‘Virtual Meet Ups’.
It was because of my friend @DebadattaMeher that I warmed up to the idea of coming to ‘India’. I want to be treated like a god, all day, everyday, please! 
@SarveswarB
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Thank you dear @DebadattaMeher , thank you, only you can shower me with this much encomiums over a bowl of salad, I appreciate
ensure you attend a ‘Virtual Meet up’ soon, I don’t want this ‘lockdown’ to affect my friend’s creativity and ‘cravings for adventure’, you should go check out @FalguniP she will blow your mind with her cooking skills, also @Shreeya_99 made something really nice yesterday. go check out their pages.
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Thanks @FalguniP
Yes @Ewaade_3A I love salad ,even in my backyard full of vegetables plants , so I can easy pick up for my lunch .
Love your food created by you @Ewaade_3A
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Please share a photo, if you please 
@Nyainurjanah
It’s best to plant your own vegetables! At least, that way you are sure you are eating Organic food. I intend doing that when I settle properly
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Hey @Ewaade_3A
Food knows no boundary and your post is a perfect example. I wasn’t aware of this beautiful meaning of salads. Even, I love Salads the most.
Here is a picture of Bell pepper’s salad which i prepared few days ago.
And this one is what i named bowl full of surprises, as this is a blend of various flavours.
Thanks for sharing.
Happy Connecting. 
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Oh My Gosh! @Ewaade_3A
We really are sisters ! I literally love having salads at my dinner and that beautiful description with those ingredients to this community. I am a true Fan of your writing.
That’s my bowl of salads. A bit touch of sprouts and coriander. I love having my salad with curd and the fresh lime juice that makes it even more tastier.
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Wait! Wait! @VinayKrishna what exactly is your intention now? Am I meant to forget there is a ‘lockdown’ in place and fly over to have a taste of this delicious goodness?! Either you share the recipe and tag me or you ship this to me in Nigeria a.s.a.p.!
This looks so yummy! I love it! Thanks for adding color to my post! I appreciate 
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So sweet of you dear. Thanks for the support. @Ewaade_3A
I wrote a post on Foodgasm of street do check if you are a foodie! 
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awwww! I am so touched, I have a whole Fan! Don’t worry because we are sisters, I am you ‘air conditioning system’ 
A bit touch of sprouts and coriander. I love having my salad with curd and the fresh lime juice that makes it even more tastier.
I wish there was a ‘Fainting smiley’ 
If you keep enjoying this much… @Shreeya_99
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I saw it! I loved it! That was why I asked @DebadattaMeher to check it out on your page!
You took your time with it and that title ‘foodgasm’ will cause problem o
I have heard of ‘eargasm’ and …, this is nouveau @Shreeya_99
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OMG! Your words means a lot.
BTW, You are always invited here @Ewaade_3A . Am not going to stop you to come here.
You can find these and some other healthy recipes in my posts linked below
Feeling-like-a-Chef-in-Quarantine-3-Home made-Nourishments
and
3-Home-made-Yummy-and-Healthy-Delicacies
I am sure you will try anyone of these for sure.
Do let me know further, Do you count calories before eating ?
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I know that second post; the ‘dancing food’. I stared so long at it and wondered the same thing I still wonder now; “what exactly is your intention?” I know that feeling; “Your post says; 'eat! it’s never too late! Forget about exercising”
Lovely posts, brother @VinayKrishna
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