Fresh from the Kitchen: Recipes & Food Inspiration Strawberry Muffins Servings: 12 muffins Prep Time: 15 minutes minsCook Time: 20 minutes minsTotal Time: 35 minutes mins There’s not much better than a warm muffin in the morning, and these vegan strawberry muffins are top-notch. Tender, fluffy, and loaded with fresh fruit, they’re the perfect way to start the day. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark ▢ .5 cup soy milk, 120ml▢ 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 30ml▢ 2 cups strawberries, chopped, 300g▢ 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for coating strawberries, 8g▢ .33 cup melted vegan butter, 66g▢ 1 cup light brown…
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Food & Beverage News: Insights, Safety, and Dining Trends Public health officials are investigating a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to requeson, a soft cheese similar to ricotta.The multi-state, multi-year outbreak began in 2023 and has sickened eight people across three states — Maryland, New York and Virginia — according to the Food and Drug Administration. Lab samples were collected from sick people from March 6, 2023, through May 9 this year. There have been seven hospitalizations and one death.Distribution of the implicated cheese has been confirmed in New York, Maryland and Virginia, but it may have been further distributed.Of seven…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy should I choose brown mascara?Brown mascaras are ideal for accentuating lashes without looking like makeup was applied. According to New York City-based makeup artist Steven Canavan, “Brown mascara is best if you’re looking to achieve a more natural look, and black [is best] if you want more drama.” Sure, you could spare some change for a lash lift or extensions to create a similar finish, but if you don’t want to spend your coins on monthly treatments, brown mascara is a much more accessible option.On top of affordability,…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond “Spiritual activism is spirituality for social change, spirituality that posits a relational worldview and uses this holistic worldview to transform one’s self and one’s worlds.” – AnaLouise Keating Spiritual activism offers vital pathways for community care, resistance, and personal transformation and can take many forms. The same is true of witchcraft practices, which can follow a specific lineage, synthesize traditions, be practiced solo, be co-created in a coven of witches, and more. In this article, we’re reflecting on witchcraft as a form of spiritual activism, and approaching both in the…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration IIf you’re looking for some casual outfit inspo, Alo is your first stop!Alo Yoga has become a beloved brand among fit fashion girlies (and men!) by blending style, comfort, and lasting quality. The creators named Alo after “Air,” “Land,” and “Ocean,” which cements the brand’s values of deep connection to nature and holistic well-being. They’ve cultivated their loyal following by emphasizing core values like mindfulness, sustainability, and community support (check out their classes at limited locations). These brand pillars, in combination with endorsements from some of the most popular names in fashion and…
Black Background & Cultural Viewpoints: I wrote this story perhaps 15 years earlier. I had actually just started blogging and tended to discuss what I recognized that didn’t require study. I encountered this story, which I now translucent a different lens. This occasion took place when I was a young kid, which is my only justification. There are factors in this tale where I’ll try to address whether bigotry was involved (mostly on my part) and expound on my ideas from 15 years earlier. When I was eight or 9 years of ages, I attended Area Elementary School in Minneapolis,…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Last year was not the big year for new development that the senior living industry hoped for. Now, almost halfway into 2026, owners, operators and investors are still waiting, with little indication as to when conditions will turn the corner. The senior living industry faces a growing gap between demand and the number of open communities. Though operators believe they can subsist in the meantime by growing occupancy and margins, average occupancy rates might not tell the whole story with regard to a…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Now offered at a new lower price of $297,900, this light-filled residence in the North Tower of Metropolis Midtown presents a rare opportunity to enjoy fully furnished, turnkey living in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Perched above Peachtree Street, the residence combines modern updates, flexible living and exceptional convenience in one of Atlanta’s most vibrant full-service condominium communities. Fresh interior paint, updated lighting, ceiling fans and new two-inch window blinds create a clean, move-in-ready environment designed for immediate enjoyment. Expansive windows and soaring ceilings fill the home with natural light while enhancing the sense…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: 2031 Strategic Plan Approved Following a presentation and discussion of the district’s new 2031 Strategic Plan at the Informal Meeting, Board Members voted to approve the new strategic plan that will guide the district for the next five years. The Strategic Plan is designed to be actively monitored, refined, and strengthened over time to ensure lasting impact. Board Presentation on 2031 Strategic Plan: https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/141bd8d5-28b8-446b-b9f3-bdc9fe4fd2e8/ Board Vote: https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/34ca985d-83d4-4e3f-a588-0c872bd50f40/ Preliminary 2027 FY Budget and Millage Rate Presentation Also at the Informal Meeting, Board Members received an update on the Budget Process for FY 2027.…
Lowcountry Local News Feature: With a brush in one hand and her nursing newborn in the other, Michelle Kaye Washington, 34, paints individual rice grains. Stroke by stroke, she creates a scene of enslaved Black hands wading through a pile of rice. Her brushwork is microscopic, but together the grains fold on top of one another to create something much bigger. “I have the choice of doing this, and even though it’s hard, I have a choice in this,” Washington said. “The people that depend on this story didn’t.” Washington’s latest exhibition, “Against the Grain,” confronts the human cost of…