It’s wonderful when a qualified (Harvard Law School graduate; former clerk for a Supreme Court justice; judge on the D.C. Circuit Court, etc.) Supreme Court justice like Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed. Add the historic nature (the first Black woman Supreme Court justice) of her confirmation and there is much to celebrate. I’m sharing 9 … Read More
Easter is this upcoming Sunday, April 17th. I’m excited to actually be able to attend an in-person church service this year. I normally have an Easter brunch at my home after service where I invite several people. This year, we won’t have a lot of people over but we will have my father-in-law over for … Read More
I have been to several brunches and events where various quiche dishes have been served. When I was thinking of an easy one-dish meal that “my guys” could make for Mother’s Day in the past, I came up with what they consider the best recipe for quiche Lorraine. Since I like bacon and scrambled eggs … Read More
Last month, one of the men in my Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners Facebook page asked how to cook chips in an air fryer. I shared how I made some delicious air fryer sweet potato chips. I want to give you this easy, healthy recipe today. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips Recipe Notes: *You don’t … Read More
I am constantly on the lookout for dinners that are quick and easy to prepare. For the last couple of months, I have been preparing a sheet pan sausage and peppers (with onions) dish that fits the bill. Since I have started making this dish, my family no longer wants my previous version of this … Read More
I realized I have recipes for cooking ribs in a slow cooker and air fryer ribs on this site. Since everyone doesn’t have those appliances, I’m sharing an easy oven-baked St. Louis style ribs recipe today. “Low(ish) and Slow(ish)” I cook the ribs “low(ish) and slow(ish)”. I simply cook the seasoned ribs at 350 degrees … Read More
I wanted to make corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day 2021. My family had different plans though so I ended up making a crock pot shepherd’s pie recipe instead. Don’t worry if you don’t have a slow cooker. I included the instructions for how to make shepherd’s pie in the oven in my … Read More
I really do like to celebrate all cultures. I explained this truth to some Facebook commenters who had a problem with me including a “Black Princess” t-shirt in my Gifts for Kids by Black Women Creators post. Anyway, that is why I’m sharing some St. Patrick’s Day gift ideas in this post. (I’ll be sharing … Read More
Food and gift ideas are the two most popular post topics on this blog. That is why I want to share seven gift ideas for kids by Black women creators. I will be highlighting women from varied backgrounds for you to support this month. I didn’t have the space in my schedule to share about … Read More
Chili is one of my favorite dishes during the cold weather months. A while ago, my family enjoyed a ground beef and andouille sausage chili that a friend had brought to a potluck dinner. Last month, I started to make my own version. It is so delicious! I make this chili in my dutch oven, … Read More