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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Veggie Chili Cheese Dog
July 3, 2020

Veggie Chili Cheese Dog

Like many Black women I’m still in work mode so happily items are being removed from agendas, goals becoming achievements. Seems like everyone is in a similar space – the mood not to do much cooking yet attain a semblance of nourishment. Try what I …

bbq, Beans, Cookout, Dinner, Fourth of July, Gluten-free, Lunch, Picnic, Plant Based, Plant Based Eating, Popular Culture, Red Beans, Sandwich, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Veggie Chili Cheese Dogs, Veggie Dogs, Veggie Hot Dog
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by Robin Sparks
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In the Time of Need
April 4, 2020

In the Time of Need

A few days ago I decided to begin each day and end each day silently reciting what I am thankful for. One of my friends said when he was struggling through a health crisis, “you have nothing if you don’t have your health.” I have …

Africa, Hibiscus, Holy Basil, Immune Strength, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Plant Based Eating, Popular Culture, Sweet Potato, Tea, Tulsi, Tulsi Tea, Vegan, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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Vegetable Fried Quinoa
March 14, 2020

Vegetable Fried Quinoa

If you’re planning to stay in this weekend to work by perhaps beginning your Spring Cleaning, or play – I am always up for a board game or Bid Whist – then this one pot dish, Vegetable Fried Quinoa may be for you and yours. …

Dinner, Fried Quinoa, Gluten-free, Lunch, Main Dish, Meal Plan, Meal Prep, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Plant Based Eating, Popular Culture, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weekly Meal Planning
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by Robin Sparks
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