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It is more than a place to store, prepare and cook food. Your kitchen is the place for parties and socialising for breakfast, lunch and dinners. It's one of the two hardest-working interiors in the home. The other being the bathroom. So this spring's question "Is it time for new cupboards, appliances and food preparation gadgets so you can make the most of your home kitchen?"

Muriel Emekunle Davies author of What's Cooking Today is a Black Hero in the Hall of Fame.

Muriel, former Home Economics Teacher, specialist in food and nutrition. Taught for 21 years at the Annie Walsh Memorial School. An examiner for many years for west African examination council (WAEC) in home Economics subjects.

Educated in Sierra Leone and Great Britain; has traveled extensively in Europe and America to gain more knowledge in cookery and to appreciate international cuisine.

West Africa cooks first heard of Bim's Kitchen back in March 2012, established by Bim (James) and Nicola Adedeji to share their love of African spices and ingredients. The family business based in Palmers Green, North London has received a lot of praise from celebrity chefs and restaurateurs since starting up. Their motto is Modern, African-inspired cuisine. They have unique handmade African-inspired sauces, condiments and spice mixes which all go very well with fish, meat and vegetables.