Last week, I opened one of my social media pages to find an unexpected post from an old friend. She shared a memory from our days as little girls, about our adventures, when we could spend the entire day dressing our Barbie dolls for their soap opera lives and walking through the woods- our backyards, … Continue reading Sunday Stew – 004 Barbie Dolls and Berries (In Sweet Ricotta Creme)
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Sunday Stew – 003 Peach-Mango Salsa in E Flat
"Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit." - Kahlil Gibran My favorite foods are the ones that I prepare at home, in solitude. They aren't fancy or complicated, rather simple and good. Even in the company of others, I can find myself transported to a place of alone and introspection through … Continue reading Sunday Stew – 003 Peach-Mango Salsa in E Flat
Sunday Stew – 002 Shepherd’s’ Pie
Sunday Stew - 002 The other day at lunch, one of my white friends asked me, "what is soul food"? I paused for a second, with my face stuck somewhere between an inevitable laugh and a sarcastic remark. "What do you, mean?", I asked. I began to laugh. " What, is it because I'm black? Is … Continue reading Sunday Stew – 002 Shepherd’s’ Pie
Sunday Stew- Sweet Onion
"Stew is loosely defined as a dish that is made of distinctively, diverse parts which are boiled or simmered with spices over a long period of time, until a flavorful, tender mesh of goodness is produced. It can be made with meats, vegetables, or legumes, or fruits. Every group, culture, or sub-culture has a … Continue reading Sunday Stew- Sweet Onion
TOP 10: COOKING AT HOME
Top 10 Reasons You Should Cook at Home: 1. You know what you like better than anyone else can. 2. Your health concerns are no concern of most restaurants, but they are yours. 3. Cooking gives you something to do. 4. You know where your ingredients come from. 5. You can actually have dinner and … Continue reading TOP 10: COOKING AT HOME
