Food & Lifestyle Blog

Within Western culture, when someone thinks of coffee, Starbucks or Folgers immediately comes to mind - any typically it is loaded with...

When my twin sister, Brittany, and I were in undergraduate school at Fisk University, we ardently pursued study abroad opportunities. We...

During my time as an undergraduate student at Fisk University, by foot or by Uber, I explored Nashville, TN! One of my favorite eateries...

During the summer of 2017, I spent one month in the St. Thomas Virgin Islands with my Tanty Vivette - what an education! We spent the...

I absolutely love the fall! From the rich taste of apple cider doughnuts to the blissful adventure of bumpy hay rides, this time of year...

At the beginning of 2020, the world erupted in panic and pandemic. Immune system healing medicines and herbal over-the-counter remedies...

As a child, many weekends were spent at my Tanty Vivette's house eating tropical fruits and spending time together as family. One of the...

I am learning to fall in love with the process vs just praising the results of my efforts. One process that has captivated me is that of...

While traveling into Gondar, Ethiopia, our vehicle was stalled for a brief, routine security check. Breakfast had long since been...

My mom is Jamaican and Trinidadian. Growing up this detail was just a fact to recount, but in my formative college years and beyond, it...

Today, I ate late in the evening, and today, I experienced painful gas pains. When I choose to eat too late into the night, gas pains can...

Making bread is my happy place. Sourcing and combining quality ingredients, pounding & transforming the sticky dough until smooth,...

Cellularly, I love Ethiopian food. In addition to dancing in sync with the umami flavors bouncing through my palate with each cherished...

In misty, rainy, and foggy weather, my body always craves a hot bowl of Vietnamese pho. It is my most consistent go to meal whenever I...

On Friday, January 22nd 2024, time stood still. My husband, Paul, and I just got off the phone with my mother in law. She shared the gut...

When my husband, Paul, and I were exploring Ethiopia in October of 2022, our experience was spiritually transformational, culturally...

Growing up throughout middle and high school, I frequently experienced extreme digestive upset. From navigating nausea, chronic...