Red Beans & Tri-Color Quinoa

Red Beans & Tri-Color Quinoa

When Mayor Pete Buttigieg introduced The Douglass Plan it made me question why he thought naming his project to benefit African Americans after a 19th century antebellum icon was a good idea. The name alone demonstrated Mr. Buttigieg had not consulted any African Americans during 

Citrus Custard Cream Pie

Citrus Custard Cream Pie

Many years ago, I worked as a VIP flight attendant for 17 different NBA teams, several NFL, NHL and MLB teams as well as some notable figures in the music and film industry. The NBA clientele included the Lakers, Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks, Kings, Nets, Timberwolves, 

Oven Fried Chicken

Oven Fried Chicken

2020 has had a turbulent take-off. Everyone seems to be on edge including the President of the United States. What makes his despair even more virulent and horrific is that his agitation has a tendency to become the direct cause of not only American despair 

Perfect Peach Cobbler

Perfect Peach Cobbler

I did make a Peach Cobbler for the Christmas dessert table. All you need do is follow my Vegan Blueberry Cobbler recipe but add peaches, fresh grated ginger and nutmeg in addition to the butter (or vegan butter if you prefer) and sugar. I don’t 

Southern Cornbread Dressing

Southern Cornbread Dressing

Full transparency, the preparation of Southern Cornbread Dressing is a little labor intensive. However, once your family and friends taste my Mother’s dressing, similar to childbirth, all you’ll remember is the love. This recipe is by far the best dressing or stuffing as some might 

The Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese

The Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese

In 1940’s Mississippi my mother says much of the cheese was white in color i.e. without colored additives, and not pasteurized or “raw.” Raw cheese contains beneficial probiotics, active bacteria which help the digestive system function. Heat processing via cooking kills much of the bacteria,