Tag: Side Dish

Vegan Ranch Style Beans
January 18, 2021

Vegan Ranch Style Beans

Made in an Instant Pot, Crock Pot, or plain, old stove top pot, Vegan Ranch Style Beans will become a family staple.

African American, African American Culture, African American Heritage Diet, African American History, Comfort Food, Food, Soul Food, Southern Cooking, Southern Cuisine, Southern Food, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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30 Comments
9 Minute Broccoli
August 17, 2020

9 Minute Broccoli

I was invited to a women’s empowerment event a few years ago to discuss the nexus between mental health and what we eat. Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Dr. Milena Smith began the day with a useful acronym for managing the stressors in our lives – NEST. Nutrition, …

mental health, Popular Culture
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by Robin Sparks
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11 Comments
Soul Seasoned Fries
July 22, 2020

Soul Seasoned Fries

The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night decided not to step into the 21st Century but double down on a $2 million dollar increase to the Tucson Police Department, an entity that has proven itself more lethal, i.e. racist, than the prevailing crime rate …

African American, African Diaspora, African Heritage Diet, Butter Fries, French Fries, Garlic Fries, Gluten-free, Healthy Snacks, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Popular Culture, Seasoned Fries, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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11 Comments
Cilantro Quinoa
July 16, 2020

Cilantro Quinoa

I generally hate updated versions of old classics. Let’s just be frank, very few of us can cover like Luther did with “Creepin’” so don’t try has been my philosophy for a long time. Go forth people and create anew! But Cilantro Quinoa defied the …

African American Food, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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8 Comments