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Candied Yams: How to Make Them Nice and Easy
Candied yams on the table is a nod to soul food at its best. I have seen the battle for the yummy and it’s no joke! Everyone has their reason for loving this sugary side dish. For me, it’s the way the butter meets the brown sugar. This is one of those sides that can actually become... Read More
Plant-Based Wellness: My Journey to Energy and Joy
Plant-based wellness is not one dimensional. When I first started thinking about wellness, I thought it was all about food. Eat right, avoid the “bad” stuff, and everything else would fall into place. But as I continued to lean into my new lifestyle, I realized that true wellness is so much more than what’s on your plate.... Read More
Liquid Gold Olive Oil: Inside Kelis’ Culinary Evolution and Farming Journey
Liquid Gold Olive Oil. It sounds like something you’d hear in a luxury skincare commercial. Who knew that Grammy-nominated artist Kelis would be bringing more than her “Milkshake” to the yard? But here we are. Kelis—flipped the script on everyone when she entered her farming era. A true example of following your own north star. We still... Read More
Make Breakfast Boards for an Ultimate Breakfast in Bed
Breakfast boards can keep the boredom out of every breakfast in bed moment. What’s awesome about this magical food hack is that anyone can create one. It’s all about presentation. You probably have everything you need already in the fridge or kitchen cabinets. When looking for a lazy way to roll into the weekend, a breakfast board... Read More
Heart Health for Black Women: Guidance from A Rheumatolgist
Heart health for Black women is on my mind more now than ever, as heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States. Black women continue to face some of the highest risks, which makes awareness, prevention, and education critical. That’s why this month, I’m honored to recognize Dr. Maggie Cadet as a... Read More
Plant-Based Mocktails: Make Them For a Brighter January
Plant-based mocktails are bright, refreshing and another excellent way to get more plants into our lives. January can bring the blahs. This is especially true if you live anywhere near the ice, wind, snow and cold temps that make us feel anything but bright and cheerful. January does tend to make us all feel like we have... Read More
Butternut Squash Sauce Creamy, Fresh, and Easy to Make
Butternut squash sauce popped up in my life a few years ago. I was staring at several packages of bucatini pasta and looking for ideas. I don’t know about you but, I get bored from time to time. As I am exploring plant-based nutrition, I’m expanding my food vocabulary. In the past, butternut was a rock hard... Read More
Jerk Spice Chickpeas Make Them For The Perfect Side Dish
Jerk spice instantly makes me think of bold flavor and bold people. Different than the hot that comes from hot sauce, it hits different. Technically, “jerk” is about how meats are seasoned, smoked and grilled. The process and the flavors are a true nod to the culture. You can find this flavor all over the globe from... Read More