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 of Buffalo Soldiers, the Black men that moved West to…
Category: Plant Based
Veggie Pizza II
A Veggie Pizza made with individual gluten-free crusts are the perfect back-to-school meal. The kids can add the toppings of their choice and they’re ready in 7 minutes.
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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 pre-pandemic. The man then gestured asking me for my old,…
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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 with me and the world. Seasonal, fresh fruits and vegetables…
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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 had for dinner tonight. !Adelante y’all! amzn_assoc_placement = “adunit0”; amzn_assoc_search_bar…
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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 been experiencing some health issues for about a month now….
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Veggie Gluten Free Pizza
In the short period between November 1963 and June 1968, four major political figures including the president of the United States were assassinated at the same time an estimated 700 uprisings took place in every major and many minor cities around the nation. When Dr. King was killed I remember my parents being distraught yet…
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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. Packed with the antioxidants of your choice, once the vegetables…
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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 in question. The other point that has never been in…
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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 trying new grains. East African teff, which I had previously…
