Like most college students, I survived on cup after cup of instant ramen noodles. It was just a way of life. We ate them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I cringe at the amount of sodium in those packages and I’m grateful that I graduated with a degree and not high blood pressure. My daughter loves ramen noodles. … Read More
Forgive me for being so late. I had no idea that there was a non-dairy nog on the market. Am I the only one? I went through the holiday season and totally missed this plant-based Oat Nog. Eggnog is almost always associated with the holiday season but people who love it drink it all year long. Eggnog has … Read More
Plant-based meals are being offered at 14% of school districts in the United States according to the School Nutrition Association. It looks like more school districts are getting on board. More young people having access to healthier food choices is what Black Girls Eat is all about! NYC public schools recently announced that Fridays are being remixed to … Read More
Liquid Gold Olive Oil. I love the sound of those words together. It just makes me feel like something magic is about to happen. In this case, the magic comes in the form of an organic golden olive oil. Olive oil is one of those condiments that make me think of great bread, good food and good times. … Read More
Noodles are so much fun. They compliment sauces and broths. Don’t you just love how perfect they are in a bowl filled with spices? Are you a chopstick fan? Do you make it happen with just a fork? It doesn’t really matter. A bowl of noodles is perfect on a cold winter day and a hot summer night. … Read More
After the year we had, I swore that I would not make any kind of resolution at the end of December. I was grateful for sanity. Between working from home, managing the family and nurturing a new puppy, I wasn’t ready to make any kind of commitments. But, as I stood staring at the refrigerator, I realized that … Read More
Bologna sounds like Balonee right? Do you remember the song? My bologna has a first name. Come on! You know the words. That song took me all the way through elementary school! Earlier this month, the Oscar Mayer company launched a mask that in a weird way looks and feels like the real thing. But What About That … Read More
Mushrooms are the absolute go to in my house when I’m looking for a meaty taste without the meat. I love to add them to pizza and empanadas. I remember seeing them on the shelf in the supermarket as a kid. They were either in a can or a glass jar. Mushrooms would magically show up in our … Read More