In my mother’s house, cornbread was on the side of every dish. It was like the cherry on an ice cream sundae. It was the star. We didn’t need a special holiday for that yummy yellow square to emerge from the oven. In all honesty, I grew up on Jiffy […]
Collard greens are one of the soul food dishes that you could get famous for if done right. And if it is done wrong–it is all the way wrong! Those that manage to season and cook down a delicious pot of greens for family gatherings will have guests show up […]
Miso soup is a favorite in my house. Right after she celebrated her 4th birthday, our daughter fell in love with Asian food. A restaurant in our neighborhood still offers old school service. We love the comfy booths, hot tea and of course chop sticks. You actually have to ask […]
I decided to stop being afraid and made my own version of spicy honey garlic cubes. I love honey and spice so this was the perfect addition to my list of plant based meals. The truth is, I’d only been in contact with tofu in the bowls of miso soup […]
Butternut squash is known for its high nutritional value including vitamins A & C along with magnesium and potassium. Yams are also rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins. Which is why the love affair began a couple of years ago. I always ignored the large bell shaped veggie at the […]