Growing up with both parents from South Carolina meant we ate real soul food – real Southern cooking. One of the things my parents made that I especially loved were Salmon Croquettes. They were quick, easy, and of course, yummy! The other night, when I was not in the mood to do anything, let alone […] Read more…
Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie: A Healthy Take on a Holiday Favorite Dessert
Smoothies are an integral part of my morning routine; it’s like a crockpot meal. I just throw all of my daily essentials into my Vitamix and voila! They are a healthy, quick, and filling breakfast on the go that I could change at a moment’s notice. If I don’t have a fruit (or vegetable) […] Read more…
Foodie Friday: Rich & Creamy Turkey Lasagna Recipe using RedPack Crushed Tomatoes
Over the weekend, I figured I didn’t want to cook too much during the week, therefore, I needed something that could hold us over for a good part of the week. Boom! Lasagna pops right into my head. We had a majority of the ingredients anyway, so why not? I’ve never been into lasagna; however, […] Read more…
Maddi’s Fridge by Lois Brandt Book Review
The holiday season is upon us, which is the time for giving thanks, giving back, and focusing on the less fortunate. When people like myself are sitting around at the dinner table during the holidays, enjoying time and food with our families and friends, it’s sometimes easy to forget about the other people (and children) […] Read more…
Good Eggs FREE Family Fun Day in Brooklyn – Sunday, December 7, 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Good Eggs Brooklyn foodhub space at 365 Ten Eyck Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Over on 71ateChef.com, my sister wrote up a review about Good Eggs New York City, and she’ll soon post a recipe using some food items she picked up from their website. […] Read more…