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Grateful For 2020
December 9, 2020

Grateful For 2020

Every holiday season my father would remind me that it is better to give than to receive. I recommend these gifts and feel grateful for 2020.

African American Culture, Christmas Shopping, Holiday, Holiday Shopping, Holidays, Popular Culture, Shop Small, Shopping, White Elephant Gift Ideas
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by Robin Sparks
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Turkey Lentil Chili
December 5, 2020

Turkey Lentil Chili

Everyone is trying to figure out what to do with their leftover turkey. I am no exception, which is how I came up with this Turkey Lentil Chili. One of the most exciting aspects of the dish is that I use not only the turkey …

Popular Culture
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by Robin Sparks
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Organic Mixed Berry Cobbler
November 30, 2020

Organic Mixed Berry Cobbler

Just about every ingredient I cook with is organic, which is inherent in the African American Heritage Diet approach. So, because I use the term “organic” herein the title, it has a purpose. The Organic Mixed Berry Cobbler needs to be exactly that because berries …

African American Heritage Diet, Baking, Cobbler, Comfort Food, dessert, Healthy, Healthy Desserts, Plant Based, Soul Food, Southern Cooking, Southern Cuisine, Vegan, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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Pozole Verde Soup
November 25, 2020

Pozole Verde Soup

I grew in the Southwest which is why I know Pozole Soup as a Christmas day meal. There are several different types of Pozole – my Father was a fan of one that purportedly got rid of hangovers. Blanco, Rojo and Verde are the three …

Popular Culture
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by Robin Sparks
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Strawberry Cardamom Sauce
November 20, 2020

Strawberry Cardamom Sauce

Cannot quite fathom that the holidays are almost upon us. Seems like 2020 is lasting 24 months, 18 at a minimum. Although, it has not been entirely terrible, for example I made this Strawberry Cardamom Sauce for a friend’s birthday. But what is up with …

African American Heritage Diet, Popular Culture
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by Robin Sparks
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Ginger Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
November 8, 2020

Ginger Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ginger Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are the adult version of your childhood treat.

2020 Presidential Election, dessert, ice cream, Popular Culture, President of the United States
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by Robin Sparks
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