Brussels sprouts are not the most hated vegetable in America. They are the most hated right behind turnips, beets and radishes. Shocking right? I am a skeptic too! I’m not the only one who grew up hating sprouts. But I can’t honestly tell you why. My mom never made them. I think it I picked up the idea … Read More
Pizza is one of those foods that lives on the hit list at my house. No matter what we are doing, we are always down for pizza. I have become fascinated with the variety of ready made crusts now available in the supermarket. The fact that I don’t have to actually make pizza dough is what gets me … Read More
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 the … Read More
Spinach is almost always in my fridge. It’s my favorite leafy green veggie and I like it hot or cold. I woke up late today and panicked. I went to bed and forgot to put lunch together. Can you relate? I just did not want to go to the office and order fast food. Thank goodness for spinach. One … Read More
Did you grow up with the cylinder of cranberry sauce on the table at Thanksgiving or Christmas? It wiggled like an older version of jello. I loved that it was all at once tangy and sweet. We used to slice it according to the lines on it from being in the can forever. It was tradition. We knew … Read More
Mayoral races in NYC run from cool to hot. Sometimes everyone really cares and sometimes no one is really paying attention. Well, I was definitely paying attention this year because NYC Mayor Eric Adams is all about that plant-based life. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Mayor Adams has had a steady rise in NYC politics. He is former … Read More
Vegans unite! World vegan day is here so who’s having a meatless Monday? Yes, meatless monday is a real thing! Started in 1994, the global celebration is the perfect day to choose to add more plants to your plate. Not sure if you want to go vegan forever? So how about choosing one day during the week in … Read More
Halloween recipes are everywhere and thank goodness. Each year, I look for ideas to shock and amaze my family. I love watching their faces when they walk into the dining room. There is something about this holiday that brings out the boo factor in all of us. The truth is, I started making weird and wacky Halloween recipes … Read More