Cajun preparation of a cold-water fish? Sure, why not? I’d be lying if I told y’all that I am a massive fan of salmon. Outside of sushi or poke I often find myself to not be amazed by salmon when I eat it. I have often blamed the salmon itself for this, but I believe…
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Fresh Hibiscus Tea Anyone?
I had the pleasure of taste testing some hibiscus tea from a black owned tea company based out of Baton Rouge, LA. I won’t lie and say that I am a huge fan of tea, and understand all the nuances of what makes a tea good or bad. Honestly, many of you reading this are…
Juneteenth Cookout – A Collection of Recipes from Black Chefs & Food Bloggers Celebrating Black Food Culture
I’m participating in the 2020 Juneteenth Cookout Takeover. This initiative was established to encourage the celebration of Juneteenth – a jubilee of freedom to commemorate the end of slavery – and to amplify the food traditions of black culinary creatives.
The Interesting History of Okra, its African Roots, and How it Made its Way to America
I want to take a moment to look at the influence of black people in the creation of American cuisine. In this particular moment I want to briefly discuss the history of okra. I understand that there are things going on right now in the world much more important than this, but I feel like…
The Perfect Classic Ole Fashioned
I really don’t have much to say here, but I hope that you find this cocktail enjoyable. I enjoy a very classic no frills Ole Fashioned. I don’t like simple syrup, muddled oranges and cherries, or anything other extras in my glass. To me an Ole Fashioned only needs four ingredients. Those being bourbon, sugar,…