Every time I flew in 2023, the plane was filled with an inordinate number of immigrants. The day before I traveled the first time, I noticed a small group of seemingly African men perched underneath a palm tree, as I nonchalantly showed up three minutes late to my Global Entry appointment at the Customs and…
Tag: Easy Dinner Recipes
Pozole Verde Soup
This year, I’m excited to take part in Eat the Culture’s 2023 Holiday Recipe Exchange: Party Pairings for All the Holidays! Holidays often revolve around communal moments – sharing stories, laughter, and, of course, food. This year’s roundup is all about those delightful ‘lite bites’ and drinks that set the tone for festive gatherings. I…
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Vegan Jollof Quinoa
With so much happening in the news, the frustration is that some reports are not changing. I have been flitting about working on some things I will be excited to share soon. I made this Vegan Jollof Quinoa ages ago meaning two weeks prior, but doesn’t that seem like last year? The palpable tension of…
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Pan Fried Mahi Mahi
Apparently, August is National Catfish Month. I grew up on the delicacy caught by my Uncles in the Reservoir (people from Mississippi understand) or by the kind of Black men who you knew would always be there if you ever needed them to be. Eschewed by some even in the Black community, shout out to…
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Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole
Senator Kamala Harris was selected to be the Vice-Presidential running mate of Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden today. I had a feeling Vice President Biden would choose Senator Harris however I am not confident he chose an ally that will aid him in defeating Donald Trump. I am proud of Senator Harris potentially making history…
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One Minute Spinach
As we watch whatever semblance of democracy we once enjoyed evaporate into the polluted atmosphere, we still need to make sure we our bodies are properly supported and nourished. So, let’s shift the heat from the politicos in Washington back into the kitchen by putting a spotlight on spinach – a vegetable with a storied…
