Grateful For 2020
December 9, 2020

Grateful For 2020

Every holiday season my father would remind me that it is better to give than to receive. I recommend these gifts and feel grateful for 2020.

African American Culture, Christmas Shopping, Holiday, Holiday Shopping, Holidays, Popular Culture, Shop Small, Shopping, White Elephant Gift Ideas
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by Robin Sparks
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Cheesecake Elegante
December 26, 2019

Cheesecake Elegante

I used to make this as a kid…..it has been over 30 years since I last did. Worth it. The 2019 version is 99% organic with a probiotic sour cream top layer however. Magnifique! Organic Cheesecake Elegante   1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs1/4 c. …

Cheesecake, Christmas, dessert, Hanukkah, Holiday, Holiday Parties, Popular Culture, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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The Crispy Spark – A Gin Cocktail
December 24, 2019

The Crispy Spark – A Gin Cocktail

The Crispy Spark Gin Cocktail

Apple, Christmas, Cocktail Parties, Cocktails, Cranberry, Drinks, Gin, Gin Cocktail, Hanukkah, Highball, Holiday, Holiday Parties, Sparkling, Vegan Christmas
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by Robin Sparks
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Southern Cornbread Dressing
December 24, 2019

Southern Cornbread Dressing

This dish is a little labor intensive. However, once your family and friends taste my Mother’s dressing, similar to childbirth, all you’ll remember is the love. This recipe is by far the best dressing or stuffing as some might call it, that I have ever …

African American, African Diasporic History, African Heritage Diet, Christmas, Cornbread Dressing, Dressing, Holiday, Holiday Parties, Organic, Popular Culture, Soul Food, Southern Cuisine, Stuffing, The South, Turkey
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by Robin Sparks
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Creamy Cushaw Squash
December 22, 2019

Creamy Cushaw Squash

Indigenous to Africa, squash is a treat that both my Grandmothers truly enjoyed. Cushaw, a slightly sweet winter version is a winner because it is one of the foods my sensitive stomach never resists. Brimming with Vitamins A,B,C and Carotene you won’t go wrong pairing …

Africa, African American, African Diasporic History, African Heritage Diet, Gluten-free, Holiday, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Plant Based Eating, Popular Culture, Recipes, Side Dish, Squash, Squash Recipes, Vegan, Vegan Christmas, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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Energizing Eggnog
December 16, 2019

Energizing Eggnog

I always get wiped out from the holidays due to all the cooking, traveling and socializing. It’s amazing how some people drink spirits every night and wake up to grapple with a job or children or a mate without difficulty. I had one drink Friday …

Beverages, Holiday, Holiday Parties, Tea, Yerba Mate
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by Robin Sparks
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