Lamb Chop Herb Salad
July 31, 2020

Lamb Chop Herb Salad

I know plenty of friends and family have ventured onto planes, trains and automobiles to travel long distances, within the nation at least, but I decided early on after listening to Dr. Fauci, I will not travel anywhere until 2021. And I’m quite satisfied with …

Africa, African American, African Diaspora, African Heritage Diet, Dinner, Food, Gluten-free, Goat, Keto, Lamb, Lamb Chops, Lunch, Plant Based, Popular Culture, Salad, Whole30
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by Robin Sparks
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Healthy Deluxe Grilled Cheese
June 28, 2020

Healthy Deluxe Grilled Cheese

I came up with this sandwich sometime shortly after becoming a vegetarian in 1983. This was a pre-outside of Austin Whole Foods era, during which I frequented and ultimately joined a natural food co-op. I began Collards partly to expand the health food sphere to …

Africa, African American, African Diaspora, African Diasporic History, African Heritage Diet, Popular Culture, Sandwich, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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Hibiscus Ice Cream Float
June 17, 2020

Hibiscus Ice Cream Float

The Hibiscus Ice Cream Float is the cool treat you’ll enjoy all summer long.

Africa, African American, African Diaspora, African Diasporic History, African Heritage Diet, Cooking, Cuisine, dessert, Hibiscus, ice cream, Mexico, Popular Culture
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by Robin Sparks
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In the Time of Need
April 4, 2020

In the Time of Need

A few days ago I decided to begin each day and end each day silently reciting what I am thankful for. One of my friends said when he was struggling through a health crisis, “you have nothing if you don’t have your health.” I have …

Africa, Hibiscus, Holy Basil, Immune Strength, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Plant Based Eating, Popular Culture, Sweet Potato, Tea, Tulsi, Tulsi Tea, Vegan, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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