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Have you heard of Spykos? It is a word for soul food that is quick and easy to eat, tastes good but is generally high in calories.

The kids quite enjoy the occasional Mafesh and Magwinya so I made them a batch at home. My homemade ones are different in a few ways from those of bo-Mmaseapei, but are equally good.

There is no recipe for motherhood; you need to feel it, live it and enjoy it! With school being out, this statement seems to take on a different meaning. You have to prepare yourself mentally, financially and otherwise to survive this short period. I recently put up a poll online asking who was more excited about schools closing (holidays).

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