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 …

Popular Culture, African American, African Diaspora, African Heritage Diet, dessert, Gluten-free, Healthy Snacks, Plant Based, Plant Based Eating, 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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Home Remedy For Cold & Flu Season
April 4, 2020

Home Remedy For Cold & Flu Season

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. …

Popular Culture, Dinner, Fried Quinoa, Gluten-free, Lunch, Main Dish, Meal Plan, Meal Prep, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Plant Based Eating, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weekly Meal Planning
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by Robin Sparks
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Caribbean Cabbage
March 11, 2020

Caribbean Cabbage

Please don’t fret – 94% of people worldwide who have contracted the COVID-19 Coronavirus have recovered. Which is not to say we should not be vigilant about washing our hands and covering our mouths when we cough or sneeze – those edicts have never been …

Popular Culture, Cabbage, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Immune Strength, Plant Based, Plant Based Eating, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weekly Meal Planning
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by Robin Sparks
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Tasty Teff
February 29, 2020

Tasty Teff

I grew up dining upon rice at least once a week, perhaps more, so it is with great displeasure I have ceased consumption due to alarming high levels of arsenic. If you follow me you know I’m a quinoa queen but am also open to …

Africa, African Diaspora, African Diasporic History, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Food, Meal Plan, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Plant Based Eating, Popular Culture, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weekly Meal Planning
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by Robin Sparks
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