Since our president has made sure we are not invited anywhere this summer, I had to bring a little of Europe home with the best Veggie Burger recipe.
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Soul Seasoned Fries
The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night decided not to step into the 21st Century but double down on a $2 million dollar increase to the Tucson Police Department, an entity that has proven itself more lethal, i.e. racist, than the prevailing crime rate necessitates. I am done with Tucson and politicians that do…
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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 of Buffalo Soldiers, the Black men that moved West to…
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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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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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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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Healthy Deluxe Grilled Cheese
I came up with this sandwich sometime shortly after becoming a vegetarian in 1983. This was a pre-outside of Austin Whole Foods era, during which I frequented and ultimately joined a natural food co-op. I began Collards partly to expand the health food sphere to include what some have now labeled the African Heritage Diet,…
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Notes From A Tucsonan
Somehow I thought by the end of the week the atmosphere would lighten. Did not happen, so we persevere because we were born for the moment. Tucson hit the national news so I don’t need to write as much as initially intended. Carlos Ingram Lopez and I had a few things in common. 1.We both…
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Summer Salmon Pasta Salad
One can tell the exact moment when they have made it to some level of success. When you reach a certain level of achievement the haters will assuredly make themselves seen and heard. A good defense is a great offense must surely be their modus operandi. Some will be your business partners or best friends,…
