Fresh from the Kitchen: Recipes & Food Inspiration This post may contain Affiliate Links. Please see my Disclaimer for more details. My King Cake Beignets bring Mardi Gras to your kitchen, capturing the spirit of carnival season, my city, and heritage in a fun, festive treat. Don’t forget to try my other French donuts: Classic New Orleans Beignets and Chocolate Beignets. Recipe Video: Jump to: When I first created this recipe several years ago, I was a New Orleans kid living in Dallas, Texas, wanting to bring a taste of two of my favorite things to eat during Mardi Gras season, king…
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Food & Beverage News: Insights, Safety, and Dining Trends Food is a powerful tool for connection. This is never more true than when it applies to the Black recipes that hold places of honor on our tables. But what would happen if that favorite dessert or casserole simply disappeared? “A lot of times, people would say, ‘Oh, my grandma makes this recipe’ [because] they never made the recipe themselves. So when grandma passes, it’s gone,” observes Sonja Norwood, the digital creator behind Wick’d Confections and the viral “Lost Black American Recipes” series on Instagram and Tiktok. She says many individuals’…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips “Wellness does not have to be complex to be effective — sometimes, the smallest habits are the ones that stay.” For a long time, wellness has been presented as something that requires structure, discipline, and time – often more time than most people realistically have. Carefully planned routines, early mornings, long workouts, strict systems.But increasingly, African women are reshaping that idea. Across different lifestyles, cities, and responsibilities, there is a noticeable shift toward wellness that feels practical, adaptable, and sustainable. Not something to master, but something to live with. Not something…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond “Let me sing to you about how people turn into other things.” (Ovid) Years ago I placed my brother’s ashes in a shallow depression that I had dug near a granite fern and moss covered boulder. The brook flowed just a few feet away and at the last minute I scattered a few filaments over the shallow waters, returning them to the sea. A week later I planted a hazel nut tree nearby. A fossilized spiral ammonite marks my brother’s grave. Thanks to the underground highway created out of millions…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration If you’ve ever searched for plus size Coachella outfits and felt like the options were… limited, you’re not alone. Every year, festival fashion shows up—but let’s be honest, it doesn’t always show up for us. So I’m bringing back some of my favorite Coachella looks over the years to give you real, wearable inspiration as a plus size woman. These outfits are proof that festival style isn’t about size—it’s about confidence, creativity, and showing skin (or not!) on your own terms. And the best part? Even if these exact pieces are sold out,…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Health & Wellness February 23, 2023 It was announced earlier this week that former President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care. But just what is hospice care and how it can provide comfort and support? Hospice care is for people who are nearing the end of life. The services are provided by a team of health care professionals who maximize comfort for a person who is terminally ill by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. To help families, hospice care also provides counseling, respite care and practical…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: As more people embrace compact living, both tiny homes and ADUs have gained popularity. At first glance, they seem to represent the same idea: living small and living simply. But the similarities end there — tiny homes function as standalone dwellings, while ADUs are tied to an existing home and come with different zoning, uses, and benefits. In this Redfin article, we break down what ADU vs tiny home really means, and help you figure out which path could suit your lifestyle whether you’re searching in El Paso, TX or have property goals in…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment By Staff What sacred moment or series of experiences first revealed to you that your life would be devoted to ministry, and how has that calling continued to evolve as you have grown in both faith and leadership? My call to ministry was not defined by a singular moment, but rather revealed through a divine progression. It began with the prophetic words of my grandfather, W.E. Roberts, who spoke purpose over my life long before I fully understood it myself. Over time, I began to sense a consistent and undeniable pull toward…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here.Who doesn’t love an excuse to break a few rules? Whether that means ditching your bedtime every once in a while in favor of bingeing your favorite show, texting that person you like first rather than waiting on them, or throwing away the idea of an eight-step curl routine, it can feel really good to be a little “bad.…