So this coronavirus pandemic has shaken things up here in the United States for everyone. It has forced millions to work from home and now also having to create a curriculum for school kids also while having to work from home. Currently they are saying this could possibly last up until July or August. We... Continue Reading →
Black and Native American women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, according to the national Centers — Read on http://www.delawarepublic.org/post/black-women-wilmington-organize-end-maternal-and-infant-health-disparities
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Easter is coming and that is usually a huge family dinner day well when I was growing it definitely was. I usually like to keep family traditions going even though I don’t have much family here in this area so my husband and I celebrate with his family most of the time or we cook... Continue Reading →
I want to honor the work of Bianca Quinn whom I have watched grow to where she is at now and I’m super excited for her and the awesome things she is getting ready to accomplish. Bianca Quinn ceo/founder of WISE Management Incorporated in Dallas, TX WISE Management's services are Administrative Support, Financial Education Courses,... Continue Reading →
Wishing everyone a fabulous Saturday. It is a French Toast kind of morning then I plan on doing nothing but relaxing the rest of the day.
A copy-cat recipe for Applebees Chicken Wonton Tacos. Wonton Tacos are a delicious appetizer or could be perfect snack for one. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ingredients: 🔹1/2 cup stir fry sauce 🔹1 cup asian dressing (Toasted Sesame) 🔹1/4 cup soy sauce 🔹1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 🔹2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (diced) 🔹2 cups coleslaw (chopped cabbage Mix) 🔹1/2 cup green onion (finely diced) 🔹1/2 cup... Continue Reading →
This golden and bubbly brussel sprouts dish topped with cheese and applewood bacon is so scrumptious that it’s sure to get everyone to eat their veggies! INGREDIENTS • 3 Tbsp butter • 1/4 cup sliced shallots (this was about 2 shallots for me) • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 32 oz bag of fresh Brussels... Continue Reading →
A layered one pan dessert treat loaded with gooey layers of graham cracker crumbs, chocolate and butterscotch chips, and coconut. A perfect treat you sometimes only see during the holidays. Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted butter 11/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs 1 can Borden Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 cups Ghirardelli Chocolate Baking Chips,... Continue Reading →
Guess what day it is!?! Who doesn’t love a good taco whether it's traditional, spicy, sweet with a little heat and also vegan tacos aren’t bad actually delicious to be honest. So here are some great taco recipes to please everyone! Enjoy 🌮 Chorizo and Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde Ingredients: • For the... Continue Reading →
It’s that time of the year where family & friends visit each other's homes for football with the next main attraction which is the FOOD! My household is usually divided during the football season but all in good fun. I’m a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and my husband is a Dallas Cowboys fan which the grandkids... Continue Reading →
So fall season has officially arrived and here are 2 favorite breakfast recipes to share. Easy Peasy Pumpkin Pancakes I love making pancakes with pumpkin, apple, or maple flavors during the fall season. I do love to bake from scratch, but when it comes to quick weekday pancakes, I like to start with an easy... Continue Reading →
Serve this hearty yet easy, creamy chowder that’s incredibly smoky, sweet and packed with tons of flavor! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 slices bacon, deli thick cut smoked and peppered bacon is best 3 cloves garlic, diced 1 onion, diced 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, or more, to taste 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano... Continue Reading →
It is Friday and it is clearly time to unwind for the weekend. If your schedule is anything like mine from Monday-Friday then you definitely deserve a cocktail getaway whether you are going out for cocktails with friends or maybe you will enjoy cocktail & quietness at home. So add a refreshing twist to your... Continue Reading →
Chewy & soft in the middle, slightly crispy on the edges, pretty, perfect, and delicious. Add in some chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and sweet butterscotch chips and you’ve got yourself a new fave cookie. This is a Fall cookie recipe to have in your collection. Ingredients: • 1 cup butter • 2 1/2 cups flour • 1... Continue Reading →
Yes it is difficult to start, but more difficult to finish! I lost sight of the big picture because I had accomplished a certain goal but reality set in for me. Sometimes the only difficult hurdle which you have to overcome to get to your goal is the success you have achieved so far. Some... Continue Reading →
Apple Fritters are luscious deep fried donuts filled with apples, cinnamon and drizzled with an easy three ingredient glaze. You can have these scrumptious treats in your hot hands in less than thirty minutes. Make sure you stash a couple for yourself or you might blink your eyes and they will be gone. These are... Continue Reading →
So what’s not to love about apple butter, it will have your house smelling like Fall. Also makes great gift for the holidays or something to add to party gift bags! Apple butter is basically super concentrated, super smooth applesauce. It’s cooked for longer, which gives it that caramelized color and rich apple flavor, but... Continue Reading →
Blueberry Fritters is another way to have luscious deep donuts filled with blueberries, cinnamon and drizzled with an easy glaze. You can have these scrumptious treats in your hands in thirty minutes. Make sure to make extra because your family will devour them. One of my favorite go to recipes for blueberry fritters: Fritters: 2... Continue Reading →
Goat cheese can be creamy, tangy, pungent, earthy or strong tasting. Its texture ranges from soft to creamy to crumbly, semi-firm, or firm, and it can be fresh or aged, marinated, rolled in herbs, edible flowers, a variety of spices or other pairings including chocolate! ✔️Use crumbled or grated goat cheese as a garnish. ✔️Pair... Continue Reading →
The weekend is essentially over and the work week is around the corner. To me brunch resets your brain from a night out or to rehash the night before if you were all out together. It can be a chance to fill in the squad on last weeks activities regarding career, family and other things.... Continue Reading →
Ingredients • 8 ounces linguine pasta • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter • 6 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish • 1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp • 1 lemon, zested and juiced • grated Parmesan cheese for serving Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil. Stir 1½... Continue Reading →
This recipe from Cooking Classy I used couple of years ago for the grandkids for the summer was very easy and a hit! Fruit Salsa Ingredients For the fresh fruit salsa, you’ll need: Blueberries Peach or nectarine Mango Kiwis Strawberries Strawberry jam Fresh lemon juice Cinnamon Chips Ingredients The cinnamon sugar chips are so easy... Continue Reading →
I tried this recipe twice last year and everyone loved it, i was scrolling online trying to find something different to do and this gem popped up! Ingredients: 3 large or 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 lbs), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 tablespoons olive oil 1/2... Continue Reading →
I love this recipe. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 9-11 Minutes 24-36 cookies INGREDIENTS: •1 C butter (or 2 sticks) softened or melted •1 C sugar •1 C brown sugar •1/2 C cocoa •2 eggs •1 tsp salt •1 tsp baking soda •1 Tbsp vanilla •2 1/2 C flour •2 C chocolate chips •1... Continue Reading →
Ingredients 1 lb blueberries 1/4 cup sugar granulated 2 tbsp cornstarch zest of 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon 4 pie crusts (2 boxes, each box has 2 rolled pie crusts) 1 egg beaten for egg wash 1 tbsp turbinado sugar for sprinkling fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional whipped cream optional Instructions • Preheat... Continue Reading →
On February 26, 1898, the Cleveland Gazette, a Black newspaper, reported on the lynching of Postmaster Frazier Baker and his infant daughter Julia of Lake City, South Carolina, who was burned out of his home and shot by a white mob incensed by his appointment to a federal post. The murder of Postmaster Baker galvanized... Continue Reading →
Strawberry milkshake cupcakes are the height of decadence with a fun twist. Combining two of your favorite things to make the ultimate treat, these strawberry milkshake cupcakes are so good, even adults won’t be able to resist. These cupcakes are the perfect pretty bake to enjoy on an afternoon or serve at a kids’ birthday... Continue Reading →
With a crunchy peanut butter filling and creamy chocolate ganache nestled in a sweet and salty chocolate cookie crust, it’s like a giant peanut butter cup, but bigger and so much better. While it looks downright impressive with its perfectly defined layers it takes less than 45 minutes of active time to prepare, although you... Continue Reading →
I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by Natasha at simplydurant.com go on over to her blog and show her some love. She deserves it and her blog is amazing. I subscribed right away and have been following her blog ever since. When I saw that she had nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award, I... Continue Reading →
Happy Sunday everyone! Enjoying my day with plenty of self care! Hugs & Love 💋
Morning music therapy: This week has been very busy for me, changes and meetings all week long. A little stressful but I have plenty of projects to start working on to help unwind. My first project updating my home office and update one room at a time which I most likely start with my living... Continue Reading →
Of all the special joys in life, The big ones and the small, A mother’s love and tenderness Is the greatest of them all. Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful mothers!!!!!!
Racist foolery has been in high gear this past week and honestly the random 911 calls for the most outrageous things which has seem to become the white woman's weapon which could lead to a black persons death. Here are a few incidents that has happened before I get into this past week: *Black Men... Continue Reading →
Fall in love with this cream cheese pastry filled with a whipped cream then topped with a fresh tangy homemade blueberry lemon filling in a homemade graham cracker crust and topped with the most delicious homemade blueberry sauce. This is a perfect summertime treat! Ingredients GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ⅓ cup... Continue Reading →
Sometimes the door of our minds can be open to all sorts of trash to get in. We allow our minds to be filled with negative words, the words we hear, the words we read, and the words we speak to ourselves! They are toxic. It’s time to detoxify your mind. Stand guard at the... Continue Reading →
In Fayetteville, NC, PFC & neo-nazi James N. Burmeister, who was with the 82d Airborne Division, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the deaths of Jackie Burden, 27, and Michael James, 36. To earn his spider web tattoo, he shot both of them in the head on December 7,... Continue Reading →
Nina Simone was one of the most gifted vocalists of her generation, and also one of the most eclectic. Nina was a singer, pianist, and songwriter who bent genres to her will rather than allowing herself to be confined by their boundaries, her work swung back and forth between jazz, blues, soul, classical, R&B, pop,... Continue Reading →
Blackberry Bourbon Cupcakes Something sweet with a little bourbon! 2 1/2 cups cake flour (Easily make by replacing 1 tablespoon per cup of all purpose flour with cornstarch, sift together several times) 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 1/3 cup milk (or buttermilk) 6 eggs, whites only 12 tablespoons butter,... Continue Reading →
Good morning, no post today! I just want everyone to have a fabulous Friday and enjoy your weekend. Let go and do something with the people you love and that love you back, or just do you enjoy your time alone nothing wrong with that. Happy Friday!!
No matter which team is winning for the upcoming Superbowl, you will score big and please your crowd with a few or a lot of chicken wings! I will say my team won't be going so I will just enjoy the food, lol. #Steelers Deep-fried, baked, buffalo, or teriyaki, whichever way you like them, chicken... Continue Reading →
So it is freezing all over the country right now even here in Florida so this would be the perfect time to curl up with this beautiful hot chocolate. This drink is not an every day indulgence, but it’s not as heavy as you might think. It has a pretty low chocolate-to-milk ratio, and uses... Continue Reading →
Trying to please everyone Fearing change Comparing yourself to people on social media. "Friends" who make you feel bad about yourself. Food shaming. Thinking that perfection = happiness. Living in the past. Overthinking. Being afraid to be different. Beating yourself up over mistakes. Sacrificing your happiness for others. Thinking you're not good enough. Thinking you... Continue Reading →
It is a brand new month doesn't matter what happened last month. Don't worry about the goals you didn't reach. It's in the past. All you can do is focus on the day you have right in front of you and ask yourself, what am I going to differently this month? How am I going... Continue Reading →
I love arancini and this is a perfect recipe for holiday entertaining! There are endless possibilities for what people use to stuff arancini. They are Italian/Sicilian in origin, and traditionally stuffed with meat, marinara, mozzarella and peas. Because of their popularity, now you can find them stuffed with anything from asian stir fry veggies to... Continue Reading →
RIP Legendary singer and actress Della Reese has passed away at the age of 86 years old. Can’t forget her classic scene from “Harlem Nights”. Della Reese performing "Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You)" on CBC Canada in 1960. #RIPDellaReese
Sausage, Apple & Thyme Breakfast Pizza 1 pound multi-grain, whole wheat, or plain pizza dough 1 cup part skim mozzarella, shredded 1/2 cup smoked gouda, shredded 1 chicken apple sausage link, cooked and sliced thin Apple and Onion Saute: 1 gala or similar apple, sliced thin 1 small yellow onion, sliced thin 1/4 teaspoon kosher... Continue Reading →
Impact lives with your life. Cause positive change in the life of people especially the people that cross your path everyday. Be humble. Be nice to people. Care for others. Love and respect those around you, young or old, man or woman, boss or subordinate most especially the weak, the voiceless and the rejected. Life... Continue Reading →
So since my surgery, I have been eating a pretty good healthy diet. Now yes before surgery I would eat healthy but not as much as I should have but anyway like my diet has been healthy but this past weekend I was able to have a good treat for breakfast. I had cheese grits,... Continue Reading →
Source: "Grits Queen" of Palm Beach Redefines BRUNCH! #blackgirlmagic
So since my triple bypass surgery I have been taking a look more on healthy recipes but ones that will also be very tasteful. I am still able to eat foods I love but add more healthy recipes to the dinners I may prepare for entertaining or just dishes for my family and I. These... Continue Reading →
Turkey, Cranberry & Brie Rolls Turkey breast /chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 spring onion, chopped 1 chicken stock cube 100g brie salt and pepper to taste Puff pastry (1 sheet) 4 tbsp cranberry sauce 1 egg, beaten To serve: extra cranberry sauce and chopped parsley Preheat the oven to 350 and line two baking... Continue Reading →
I would prefer this as a dessert, all that chocolate!!!! This is a must try dish you will love! 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 oz. (1/3 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed) 1/8 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. table salt 1 cup whole milk 4 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 8 slices... Continue Reading →
There is a purpose and a reason why you exist and that is to enjoy National Coffee Day, LOL Have a fabulous day, grab some coffee cold or hot. Look forward to the weekend!
How do we help hurricane victims throughout the Caribbean? DONATE FUNDS (to organizations within affected regions): United For Puerto Rico http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/ was launched by the First lady of Puerto Rico, Beatriz Rosselló and private corporations to fund relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. GoFundMe has launched a centralized hub for... Continue Reading →
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes A pancake swirled with cinnamon sugar and an amazing cream cheese glaze on top. Doesn’t get much better than that! Cinnamon Filling: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar ½ tablespoon ground cinnamonCream Cheese Glaze: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature... Continue Reading →
(THIS ARTICLE IS COURTESY OF GLOBAL VOICES) Puerto Rico, Trapped Between Colonialism and Hurricanes Posted 25 September 2017 10:55 GMT Puerto Rican Graffiti. Photo by Flickr user Juan Cristóbal Zulueta. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) license. You came to Puerto Rico for the golden sand and sun—gold, you will recall,... Continue Reading →
Barbecue has had an almost sacredness, not only with its preparation, but also regarding when and how it’s eaten. A communal dining experience, barbecue is typically enjoyed with family and friends. Think about it, you never see anyone eating BBQ alone, well maybe Pennywise the clown, but that’s about it. In the South, barbecue is […]... Continue Reading →
My weekend was awesome, I felt pretty good and I was not sick so I was able to celebrate my birthday. Spent most of the days with hubby and that was really all I needed but later we went to eat and I'm not hard person to please he know I wanted to a mac... Continue Reading →
Best food marriage!! Best of both worlds, must try recipe! 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1/4 cup white wine 1/2 teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 (12-inch) ready-made pizza crust 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided 1/2 teaspoon Italian... Continue Reading →
Ordinary people play it safe that's why they are ordinary. If you do what everyone else is doing, you will make no difference. But if you want extraordinary results, you must go that extra mile! Sometimes, yes you will face trials and sufer setbacks. You may face rejection and criticisms just because you are trying... Continue Reading →
*Whiskey Glazed Blue Cheeseburger https://www.thechunkychef.com/whiskey-glazed-blue-cheese-burgers/ *Bacon and Goat Cheese Aioli Burger with Crispy Onions http://thefoodcharlatan.com/2015/06/11/bacon-and-goat-cheese-aioli-burger-with-crispy-onions/ *Swiss Pan Burgers with Rosemary Mushroom Pan Sauce http://iowagirleats.com/2014/12/17/swiss-pan-burgers-with-rosemary-mushroom-pan-sauce/ *Green Chili Whiskey Onion Burgers https://sweetcsdesigns.com/green-chili-whiskey-onion-burgers/ *French Dip Burger with Havarti Swiss and Bourbon Fried Onions https://thesuburbansoapbox.com/2015/07/16/french-dip-burger-with-havarti-swiss-and-bourbon-fried-onions/
Prayers to everyone in her path, Maria is expected to make landfall in eastern Puerto Rico and continue its passage through the Greater Antilles, in the realm of possibility, direct impact in northern Haiti. The threat level of Yellow was issued at 9 AM, Monday morning, while the storm was still a category 2. “Maria... Continue Reading →
I first saw this story when my son shared this on facebook. My heart instantly sank as a mother because you never want to outlive your kid and the sadistic way #kennekajenkins died is horrifying because as a mother you would so helpless and hurt because people would disregard a young girl's life the way... Continue Reading →
6 cups chopped kale Sea salt 1 cup edamame 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage 1 cup thinly sliced carrots or carrot matchsticks 1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/4 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper 1 avocado, pitted and chopped 1/3 cup chopped cilantro Sesame seeds, for garnish, optional Newman's Own Sesame Ginger... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone, glad and very thankful for today. Since last Friday it has been so draining and preparing for hurricane Irma. There were a lot of things to buy and have on hand before Irma made landfall. Irma arrived in my area about 10 p.m. Sunday night and let me tell you the trees were... Continue Reading →
So yes I am in Florida right in the path of #hurricaneirma with two others right behind it. I am very irritated because one people in other states have the audacity to question why aren't people leaving quickly as possible. Well let me just say this, they started announcing it Monday so off course everyone... Continue Reading →
Put this on your list!! You will be happy as a school kid out for winter break! LOL! Cheeseburger soup is the ultimate of classic cheeseburger and cheesy goodness. Cheeseburger Soup 4 small potatoes, peeled and diced 1 redonion, chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup diced celery 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried... Continue Reading →
Good morning y'all!! Here is a video from the late great Prince, I have been rockin to him all morning. It is Friday and I'm so thankful. We have a had crazy week in politics which made us a little stressed but hey it's FRIDAY so let's start the day with a bang and end... Continue Reading →
Today's speech by the man at the white house has literally made my head hurt, I feel like... I don't know what I feel anymore. Disgust. This is just plain crazy. Sitting and watching him on tv giving his rant OMG. What did I just watch? He blamed the anti-racism protesters. Not the aggressors over... Continue Reading →
Music vibes this morning⬆ ( love me so Lalah!) Yes I know it is Monday, the not so favorite day of the week, lol, but let's try and welcome with enthusiasm, enormous hope and a tank full of energy!!!!! Positive words, attittude, and self affirmation. You can accomplish anything that you need to get done... Continue Reading →
The image below is how my Friday started, finally all four of us ladies had clear schedules to link up and hang out! Had a blast and much needed girl time because we all have hectic schedules so we have the most fun each time like it is our last. I was not on social... Continue Reading →
This super impressive Bourbon Caramel Cake is actually ridiculously easy to pull off and is perfect for entertaining! It really couldn’t be simpler. You whip up a quick fool-proof caramel sauce spiked with bourbon and pour it in a cake pan. And then cover it in a super easy cake batter that takes minutes to... Continue Reading →
Easy and perfect for those days you are hungry or need to feed the family but don't feel like a big production in making dinner, this is the perfect one! 4 bell peppers, halved & seeded 1.5 cups vegetable broth 2 tbs olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 3 jalapenos,... Continue Reading →
I am in love with pumpkin everything since one of my favorite food bloggers hipped me to Pumpkin desserts two years ago. So this would be perfect for morning and after school treats as well with coffee or tea or my favorite Almond Milk! Also perfect for fall and upcoming holidays! 1 ½ cups Gluten... Continue Reading →
Let's be careful how we speak, how we think of others. It’s arrogant to think others want to be you, and down right sad if we speak this. No one knows another’s purpose, pain or blessings from above. Be content and gracious for your space in life, but never envy or look down on another.... Continue Reading →
Don’t wait on approval. Stay with your plan and keep your persistence to go the distance. Too many of us slow up to look back, or look to our sides to see who is following or supporting. Stop trying to convince everyone to believe in you and your ideas. Be smart ad intelligent to always... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone!!! Hope you all are having a fabulous day......As for me and the crew we are enjoying brunch and bottomless mimosas!!!!! Enjoying the rest of the day at beach and enjoying the weather!!! Enjoy this beautiful day everyone!
Truly, nothing brings to mind relaxation on a weekend morning more than the thought of a leisurely brunch with friends. If I could have lobster benedict and mimosas for every meal I prob would have it. I look forward to a nice weekend brunch with my friends all week! Here are some of our favorite... Continue Reading →
It's not about how many times you have tried and flopped. It's about how many more you have to try to get your reward for your efforts. I dare you to try again, to never give up until you taste success of your goals. You must have a deep desire to succeed followed by a... Continue Reading →
About a month ago I was feeling uninspired which had me feeling blah, it took me a few hours just to get going during the day but eventually I got enthused. I follow a few people on Facebook when I do venture there I am always blessed with a new post or video and Twitter,... Continue Reading →
So I have been in self care mode since I left work yesterday, last night I took my hair down and did my steps I need for my hair care while watching Shrek. My week has been somewhat stressful with clients & deadlines that I knew by Wednesday what my weekend would be like self... Continue Reading →
When we lose a blogger such as Meechy Monroe, it hurts. I have been following her since 2013 and when I heard about her passing it shook me. We follow people and it seems like we really knew them, she had such a sweet spirit. Prayers to her family and friends. Rest in heaven, no... Continue Reading →
This year's service was long and the reason I am calling it a service because it felt like church hours lol we didn't get out until 12 a.m. Well first off Mary J. Blige was looking fine as ever as Jamie Fox said the break up body but let's discuss the hilarious drama first beginning... Continue Reading →
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