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Afternoon Tea Party Who doesn’t love a great Tea Party ! Here are the Tea Party recipes from my “Afternoon Tea Party” video on youtube. As you may know I love hosting a good party or setting a beautiful table even if it's only for my children. A Tea Party can be set up for two or ten people, It's up to you. In fact feel free to have a tea party for one and make yourself feel special…
Dare I say Happy Fourth of July? As an immigrant to this country my perspective is complicated. Is it not possible to love this country and still hold it accountable? I love this country and have never regretted living here. I moved here from Nigeria when I was almost 16, over 30 years ago. There is no other place right now that I would rather be. Yet like many of you it hurts me to see all the injustice that…
It is officially summer! so last week I felt inspired to make some summer time treats. DIY food and desserts. When I think of summer time treats I think of tasty finger foods or picnic foods with lots of vibrant colors. I think of cold salads and warm barbecue. I decided to give myself the challenge of making at least 7 different dishes in one afternoon. To be fair I had my teenage children to help me and together we…
Last weekend we celebrated Father’s Day and despite the heat , quarantine and all the social & political unrest that is currently going on we managed to have a great day. I felt a little guilty for not cooking but Kenton my husband insisted he wanted grilled chicken kabob and he had his own recipe planned. I was really impressed by Kenton’s grilled Chicken Kabob which came out really tasty and juicy yet well cooked- he even added pineapple…
What do you see when you look at this picture? Be honest. Do you just see Black people? Africans? Foreigners? Non-Americans? Or do you see a family of proud immigrants, Black excellence; or Wakanda might possibly be a real place? Well, in fairness, you may not know our story, and in light of all the civil and racial unrest going on around the world, it is probable that your perspective on race has changed. This picture was taken in 2018…
As the weather heats up we crave something cool and if you are like me you sometimes want something sweet as well. I love ice cream and could eat it everyday! My favorites are strawberry ice cream, butter pecan, rocky road, pistachio ….basically I love anything creamy with slivers of chocolate, nuts or pieces of fruit. Now obviously if I gave in to my cravings maintaining a healthy weight would be a major challenge, not to mention a sure way…
May is Mental Awareness month and now more than ever during this Coronavirus pandemic so many of us are suffering from heightened levels of anxiety, fear and depression - not to mention those that already suffer from mental health problems such as panic disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse and addiction. There has been a lot of emotional trauma associated with the unimaginable loss of loved ones that many have suffered; the fear of contacting the virus especially…
I must say I love summer and hate to see it go but I do like fall and welcoming the holiday season. Infact Thanksgiving, which falls on the last Thursday of November is one of my favorite holidays! Many of us think of harvest, family reunions, cold weather, celebrations...and even football here in America. I love how it brings family and friends together! It is a time to remember our blessings and to thank God for each other. I look…
It is interesting how we can all be related, live together and yet be very different. My husband Kenton will tell you he is an introvert although when required he can be talkative and engaging. I on the other hand consider myself an extrovert and more so now than when I was younger. We have three children and all three seem to be introverts like their father although I am still hoping Karim my middle child ( born in…
If you look up the definition of "family" in most dictionaries it usually involves the words " parents" or "parent" plus "children". It is inferred that the parent raised the children or lives with the children to form a bond or unit or family. To be honest, the traditional definition of family does not always reflect society today. As you know, the family may not always involve people who share the same biology or genetics. Family may not always mean…