kidfriendly Archives - Black Girls Eat https://blackgirlseat.com/tag/kidfriendly/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:39:45 +0000 en hourly 1 Plant-Based Fourth of July Recipes for Your BBQ https://blackgirlseat.com/plant-based-fourth-of-july-recipes/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:39:43 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=4603 Creating plant-based 4th of July recipes for your BBQ is easier than you think. When most people think about a Fourth of July BBQ, they imagine hot dogs, hamburgers, and a grill packed with meat. I think about the juicy watermelon, the colorful salads and of course the corn on the cob! I’m also a fan of the … Read More

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]]> The Solo Dining Experience at Bouldin Creek Cafe https://blackgirlseat.com/solo-dining-experience-bouldin-creek-cafe/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:27:48 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=4584 Austin is a beautiful city. I attended the SXSW conference and in between all of the sessions and networking, I spent time visiting vegan and plant-forward restaurants. I am almost always alone when I’m checking out these spots, so I found myself one early afternoon having a solo dining experience at the Bouldin Creek Cafe.  The Cafe is … Read More

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]]> Candied Yams: How to Make Them Nice and Easy https://blackgirlseat.com/candied-yams-how-to-make-them-nice-and-easy/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:43:37 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2288 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

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]]> Butternut Squash Sauce Creamy, Fresh, and Easy to Make https://blackgirlseat.com/butternut-squash-sauce-creamy-fresh-and-easy-to-make/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:03:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2631 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 veggie … Read More

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]]> Vegan Hummus Board Make It Easy With 5 Ingredients https://blackgirlseat.com/vegan-hummus-board-make-it-easy-with-5-ingredients/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:46:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2857 Vegan hummus board sounds like some kind of transportation. You might not be able to travel on it but it’s worth the effort. This one is made with just five ingredients. What’s cool about making a vegan hummus board is that you call the shots. Whatever veggies you have at the ready are perfect. It’s a versatile appetizer … Read More

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]]> Arugula Zucchini Salad Makes It Easy To Go Green https://blackgirlseat.com/arugula-zucchini-salad-makes-it-easy-to-go-green/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:14:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2725 Arugula brings a green and peppery taste to this salad. I have come a long way since the days of iceberg lettuce. No shade to iceberg lovers. Iceberg lettuce was all I knew for many years. As a teen, I landed a gig as a cashier at a fancy supermarket. That’s when I first discovered Arugula. I had … Read More

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]]> Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes Make The Perfect Colorful Side https://blackgirlseat.com/mashed-purple-sweet-potatoes-make-the-perfect-colorful-side/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:11:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2549 Purple sweet potatoes are just beautiful. I grew up with white potatoes in my potato salad. The orange version ruled my childhood. It wasn’t until I was a full grown adult that I discovered the purple sweet potato. I’ve been getting groceries delivered for a while but last week I went out to shop. I always get excited … Read More

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]]> Easy Rice Bowl: Made With Spicy Tofu and Mango https://blackgirlseat.com/easy-rice-bowl-made-with-spicy-tofu-and-mango/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:53:33 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=3110 Rice bowl, grain bowl, pasta bowl. You get the idea. Whenever I start planning a “bowl”, I have to decide what the foundation will be. I opened the fridge today and saw a huge pot of brown rice. I knew there was a rice bowl in my future. The Rice Bowl Supports a Plant-Based Lifestyle I grew up … Read More

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]]> Veganuary 2026: Five Things You Need to Know https://blackgirlseat.com/veganuary-five-things-you-need-to-know-about-it/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:17:55 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2940 As we step into 2026, many of us are setting new intentions for our health, our energy, and the way we care for our bodies. That’s exactly why Veganuary 2026 arrives at the perfect moment — it’s a world wide invitation to explore a more plant-based lifestyle with fun and flavor. Veganuary begins on January 1st. You can … Read More

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]]> How to Make the Perfect Holiday Cranberry Sauce https://blackgirlseat.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-holiday-cranberry-sauce/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:55:08 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2263 Did you grow up with the cylinder of cranberry sauce on the table at Thanksgiving or Christmas? I remember that it wiggled like an older version of jello. I loved that it was all at once tangy and sweet. We used to slice it evenly and according to the lines embedded on it from being in the can … Read More

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