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 →
Bacon and Shrimp Corn Chowder
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 →
Unwind With Cocktails
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 →
Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies
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 →
Hello September: New Month More Goals
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
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 →
Apple Butter
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 →
My Favorite Blueberry Treat
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 →
Tasty Corner: Sunday Funday Brunch
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 →
Lynching Of Lincoln Frazier and Infant Daughter
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 →
Tasty Corner: Crunchy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Tart
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 →
Weekly Recap: Life
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 →
Happy Friday
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!!
Della Reese
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
“Grits Queen” of Palm Beach Redefines BRUNCH! #blackgirlmagic
Source: "Grits Queen" of Palm Beach Redefines BRUNCH! #blackgirlmagic
Oldie But Goodie Post: Breakfast or Dessert???
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 →
National Coffee Day
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!
Puerto Rico, Trapped Between Colonialism and Hurricanes
(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 →
Troy’s BBQ! Best Ribs Boynton Beach
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 Birthday, Politics and Sports
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 →
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
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 →
Swing Back At Setbacks
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 →
In Honor of National Cheeseburger Day
*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/
Hurricane Maria
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 →
Mother’s Worst Nightmare: #KennekaJenkins
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 →
Kale Salad w/Ginger Sesame Dressing
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 →
Hurricane Irma
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 →
Comfort Food Tuesday
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 →
Politics and Self Care
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 →
Yes, It’s Monday Again
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 →
Mood Affected
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 →
Bourbon Caramel Cake
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 →
Stuffed Peppers w/Shrimp
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 →
Pumpkin Donuts
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 →
Happy Sunday
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 →
Happy Sunday
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!
Favorite Brunch Spots
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 →
Wednesday Morning Thoughts
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 →
Self Care Saturday
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 →
A Big Loss
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 →
BET Awards 2017: My Recap
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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