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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Black Bean Nachos
December 10, 2019

Black Bean Nachos

After you make my recipe for Black Beans, which is the national dish of Brazil, you can mix it up by turning one of your meals into nachos. You can be creative by adding whatever you find at your local farmers’ market and, of course …

Africa, African Diasporic History, Black Beans, Brazil, Diaspora, Food, Latinx America, Mexico, Soul Food, South America, Whole Foods
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by Robin Sparks
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Guaymas Shrimp
October 27, 2019

Guaymas Shrimp

Musing on Guaymas Shrimp made me realize there are a number of things people don’t know about Tucson. Like many Black Arizonans, my grandparents migrated from Texas during the Depression. Family legend has it that they were on their way to California but my grandfather …

Africa, African American, Cooking, Cuisine, Mexico, Pescatarian, Popular Culture, Seafood, Shrimp
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by Robin Sparks
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Hibiscus Tea
July 22, 2019

Hibiscus Tea

Since the entire world seems to be sweltering, we may as well cool off in a flavorful way. My next Summertime offering is Hibiscus Tea. Known as Sorrel in Jamaica or Agua de Jamaica in Mexico, Hibiscus Tea has many proven health benefits. High in …

Africa, Healthy Beverages, Jamaica, Mexico, Sorrel
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by Robin Sparks
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