Cilantro Quinoa
July 16, 2020

Cilantro Quinoa

I generally hate updated versions of old classics. Let’s just be frank, very few of us can cover like Luther did with “Creepin’” so don’t try has been my philosophy for a long time. Go forth people and create anew! But Cilantro Quinoa defied the …

African American Food, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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5 Minute Zucchini
July 9, 2020

5 Minute Zucchini

Mom used to make this in the 70s and 80s, my updated version is for the 2020s – 5 Minute Zucchini is quick, simple, tasty and healthy. I wanted to eat the entire saucepan but I shared. Thank you to the people that continuously share …

African American, African Diaspora, African Heritage Diet, Cooking, Dinner, Gluten-free, Healthy, Lunch, Meal Plan, Meal Prep, Plant Based, Popular Culture, Quick Meals, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weekly Meal Planning
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by Robin Sparks
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18 Comments
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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Summer Salmon Pasta Salad
June 24, 2020

Summer Salmon Pasta Salad

One can tell the exact moment when they have made it to some level of success. When you reach a certain level of achievement the haters will assuredly make themselves seen and heard. A good defense is a great offense must surely be their modus …

African American, African Diaspora, African Diasporic History, African Heritage Diet, Pescatarian, Popular Culture, Salad, Salmon, Seafood, Summertime, Sustainable Eating, Wild Caught Seafood
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by Robin Sparks
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12 Comments