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
Organic Mixed Berry Cobbler
November 30, 2020

Organic Mixed Berry Cobbler

Just about every ingredient I cook with is organic, which is inherent in the African American Heritage Diet approach. So, because I use the term “organic” herein the title, it has a purpose. The Organic Mixed Berry Cobbler needs to be exactly that because berries …

African American Heritage Diet, Baking, Cobbler, Comfort Food, dessert, Healthy, Healthy Desserts, Plant Based, Soul Food, Southern Cooking, Southern Cuisine, Vegan, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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23 Comments
Ginger Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
November 8, 2020

Ginger Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ginger Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are the adult version of your childhood treat.

2020 Presidential Election, dessert, ice cream, Popular Culture, President of the United States
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by Robin Sparks
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11 Comments
No Nut Buttercup Smoothie
July 19, 2020

No Nut Buttercup Smoothie

I used to tutor Brown, Black and White elementary school children in after school programs. The first Black principal in Tucson Unified School District, Dr. Anna Jolivet used to be the principal at a school I tutored at; her husband Clarence Jolivet was a descendant …

African American, African Diaspora, African Heritage Diet, dessert, Gluten-free, Healthy Snacks, Plant Based, Plant Based Eating, Popular Culture, Smoothie, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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18 Comments