Juneteenth is an opportunity to reflect and remember those that sacrificed so that we could thrive. I was a full adult before I even knew what Juneteenth was all about. It was not a part of any social studies or history lesson found in my NYC classroom. Texas confirmed the holiday in 1980. People across the United States … Read More
Strawberry Shortcake. Come on. Say it three times. I have always thought this was was a fun and easy dessert to make. June 14th is National Strawberry Shortcake Day and the perfect way to celebrate Strawberry season. What I really love about Strawberry Shortcake is that it’s messy. It’s really about putting it together in layers. I like … Read More
My house is a summer fruit house. It didn’t take long for strawberry pie to make its debut in our kitchen. June in New York City, means watermelon, peaches, cherries, blueberries and the ultimate fan favorite, strawberries. But of course, summer is the perfect time for everything from strawberry pancakes to strawberry mojitos and of course there’s always … Read More