Tag: dessert

Bean Pie
July 22, 2021

Bean Pie

A sweet custard with a buttery crust, Bean Pie is comfort food personified. Made with Navy Beans, the fact it’s protein packed and gluten free is a bonus.

Soul Food, African American Heritage Diet, Southern Cooking, Southern Food
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by Robin Sparks
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11 Comments
Lisa’s Cherry Cheesecake Bars
December 20, 2020

Lisa’s Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Filled with antioxidant rich cherries and gluten free too, Lisa’s Cherry Cheesecake Bars will make your dessert table shine.

Baking, Cheesecake, Cherry Cheesecake, Christmas Desserts, Comfort Food, Gluten Free Desserts, Healthy Desserts
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by Robin Sparks
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12 Comments
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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11 Comments
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.

Popular Culture, 2020 Presidential Election, dessert, ice cream, President of the United States
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by Robin Sparks
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11 Comments
Chocolate Laced Triple Ginger Cookies
November 2, 2020

Chocolate Laced Triple Ginger Cookies

I believe I am known as a talker. The actions that occurred in North Carolina over the weekend have nevertheless rendered me virtually mute. Yet, I realize I have to resist the urge to shut up and cook. If police feel embolden enough to pepper …

Popular Culture, 2020 Presidential Election, African American, African American Heritage Diet
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by Robin Sparks
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22 Comments
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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18 Comments