Exceptional Culinary Contributions Did you know that black chefs have made exceptional contributions to the culinary world? Celebrate their achievements with me this Black History Month. Let’s shine the light on some of America’s most valuable Chefs. In doing so we are acknowledging not just their works, but Americas. As a Black American and Personal Chef, not only are their stories inspiring, but they are also what we all strive for in this world, which is to be able to... Read more
The Real Gift Of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is special, not just because we receive flowers and gifts, but because it is a reminder that once upon a time it was illegal for Christians to be wed under the Roman Empire rule. A Christian Priest refused to follow the law and married thousands of Christians in secret. His name was Valentine. Today we call him Saint Valentine. This post is not a history lesson. It is more of an etiquette... Read more
Bible Talk When it comes to the question, ‘What Bible scriptures are most often interpreted wrong?’ My mind goes to two scriptures. Spare the rod Proverbs 14 V24 ( 24 Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them. ), many people misinterpret this quote and use it as an excuse to mentally, physically, and emotionally abuse their offspring. The second bible verse that I bible get misinterpreted a lot... Read more
My favorite scripture in the Bible? I have often been misunderstood throughout my life by my friends and family members. At one point I was labeled the ‘misfit’ or ‘rebel’ of the family because I did not conform to the normal societal pressures that come with being a Southern black Baptist woman. I am not submissive, nor meek. I do not live to only serve God and my family. Being the youngest of 6 children had its pressures. I am... Read more
Martin Luther King’s Vision For Food Equity ” I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education, and culture for their minds and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirit.”- Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. on food equity. Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist Pastor as well as a chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. Martin Luther... Read more
Orthodox Christmas Day If you are a Catholic or an unorthodox/Progressive Christian, you have already celebrated Christmas during December. Many Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible. This date works with the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which is commonly observed among the general public. If you are celebrating Orthodox Christmas Day ,no Christmas Day celebration can be complete without some traditional Orthodox Christmas Day dishes. In this... Read more
Best Movie Snack For Your Family To Watch “Cany Cane Lane” With Christmas Just 4 days away, Eddie Murphy’s movie ‘Candy Cane Lane’ is the perfect movie to countdown the last few days of Christmas. This movie is a heartwarming Christmas comedy film is directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger. The film stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixon, Ken Marino, Trevante Rhodes, David Alan Grier, and Nick Offerman. Candy Cane Lane was released by Amazon Prime Video on December 1, 2023. What Is... Read more
Winter Solstice The winter solstice begins on Dec. 21st. It is called the longest night because it is the shortest day and longest night of the entire year. Since the winter solstice happens in the middle of the holidays (and is a traditionally Pagan holiday ), some people might not remember to actually celebrate it. What is it? And why celebrate it? The Norse ancestors considered this time to be a time for togetherness and feasting. It was a time... Read more
What do your faith’s holy books say about helping the homeless? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. –James 2 v 15-17 Christmas is a time to celebrate the greatest gift of all; the... Read more
Online Christmas Gift Ideas That Are Popular Among Christians This Year November has been such a wonderful month for practicing gratitude and compassion for our fellow loved ones. For me, this month has ushered in a great change and I feel like I am moving forward with more Joy and Peace in my life. I have found myself within my passion for cooking. I am so happy that I get to share that and my love for God with you... Read more
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