Soul Seasoned Fries
July 22, 2020

Soul Seasoned Fries

The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night decided not to step into the 21st Century but double down on a $2 million dollar increase to the Tucson Police Department, an entity that has proven itself more lethal, i.e. racist, than the prevailing crime rate …

African American, African Diaspora, African Heritage Diet, Butter Fries, French Fries, Garlic Fries, Gluten-free, Healthy Snacks, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Popular Culture, Seasoned Fries, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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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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Do-Over
July 13, 2020

Do-Over

As is almost the case every time I drive now, a man on a street corner asked me for money. When I smiled and mouthed “I’m sorry I don’t have any” meaning I didn’t have any cash with me which is usually the case even …

Dinner, Gluten-free, Lunch, Meal Plan, Pizza, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Popular Culture, 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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