Tag: Mexican

Hibiscus Ice Cream Float
June 17, 2020

Hibiscus Ice Cream Float

The Hibiscus Ice Cream Float is the cool treat you’ll enjoy all summer long.

Africa, African American, African Diaspora, African Diasporic History, African Heritage Diet, Cooking, Cuisine, dessert, Hibiscus, ice cream, Mexico, Popular Culture
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by Robin Sparks
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16 Comments
Mahi Mahi Tacos
June 14, 2020

Mahi Mahi Tacos

Mahi Mahi Tacos are a flavorful meal that can materialize in minutes.

African American, African Diaspora, African Heritage Diet, Dinner, Gluten-free, Lunch, Pescatarian, Popular Culture, Tacos, Wild Caught Fish, Wild Caught Seafood
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by Robin Sparks
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15 Comments
Salsa Cruda
February 22, 2020

Salsa Cruda

Let’s make this quick, just like the recipe. Cruda translates to “crude” in English meaning unmilled, not refined nor processed. In salsas, the crudeness refers to the ingredients as they are raw and roughly chopped not blended like most other salsas. With that said, Salsa …

Food, Healthy Snacks, Organic, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Plant Based Eating, Salsa, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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15 Comments
Black Bean Burrito
February 22, 2020

Black Bean Burrito

Even though it’s been raining for about 12 hours, Spring is yet lingering in the air. The days are getting gradually longer and ever so subtly warmer. The sunlight is beckoning us to come outside and hang awhile. With that said, I am moving out …

Popular Culture, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Organic, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weekly Meal Planning
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by Robin Sparks
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8 Comments
Guaymas Shrimp
October 27, 2019

Guaymas Shrimp

Musing on Guaymas Shrimp made me realize there are a number of things people don’t know about Tucson. Like many Black Arizonans, my grandparents migrated from Texas during the Depression. Family legend has it that they were on their way to California but my grandfather …

Popular Culture, Africa, African American, Cooking, Cuisine, Mexico, Pescatarian, Seafood, Shrimp
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by Robin Sparks
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49 Comments
Black Christmas In The Desert
December 26, 2017

Black Christmas In The Desert

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/863dc27974fffb069ee08acc964fa9df20171219170633/234869fa30ab440b83f8019b4011b6ad20171219170633/f608edhttps://wetransfer.com/downloads/863dc27974fffb069ee08acc964fa9df20171219170633/234869fa30ab440b83f8019b4011b6ad20171219170633/f608ed Christmas traditions vary depending upon nationality; even within African American culture, Black Christmas traditions are regional in origin and familial makeup combine to produce unique richness and flavors. Please tune in to hear me discuss Black Christmas foods from my childhood. Happy holidays and …

African American, Cooking, Cuisine, Food, Popular Culture, Race, The South
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by Robin Sparks
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10 Comments