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Olive Oil Cake
July 19, 2023

Olive Oil Cake

Moist and buttery, with cardamom and a hint of lemon, it’s hard to believe my Olive Oil Cake has no butter! The ideal dessert when you have a short amount of time to impress.

African American Culture, African American Food, dessert, Healthy Desserts, Summertime
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by Robin Sparks
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5 Comments
Herb Pearled Couscous
June 27, 2023

Herb Pearled Couscous

I just read a compelling article about two women who were misdiagnosed as schizophrenic only to uncover, many years later, both were suffering from the autoimmune disease lupus. Although the Washington Post article never made mention of it, both women were of color – one …

African American Culture
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by Robin Sparks
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13 Comments
White Beans w/Tomato Chow Chow
June 9, 2023

White Beans w/Tomato Chow Chow

Summer is near so White Beans w/Tomato Chow Chow should be on the menu. Great for picnics, barbecues and cookouts, your vegan guests will rejoice.

African American Culture, African American Heritage Diet, Plant Based, Soul Food, Vegan, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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27 Comments
Green Wings
August 4, 2022

Green Wings

Chicken wings. Uniquely American, the late 20th century bar food staple invoke bromances formed over lifelong allegiances to modern day he-men battling one another, with feigned enmity, so that brutish titans may line their already teeming coffers with even more gold. My mother’s favorite part …

Soul Food
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by Robin Sparks
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16 Comments