Recipe & Wine Blog
I eat Mexican food at least once a week. If it’s not burritos, then it’s tacos and I’m always looking for ways to spice up my menu. My juicy and flavorful steak tacos are one of the recipes I stumbled upon after convincing myself, “you could totally make that at home”. We all know …
A pizza night with family or friends is the perfect kickoff to a great weekend in. Homemade pizza is a budget-friendly and fun way to feed a large crowd while appeasing picky eaters. Everyone has the chance to be creative and add the toppings that please their palate. What’s one thing that can take a …
For the longest time, I have been telling myself that I need to make flatbread. Not really sure where this newest obsession came from, but what can I say? The brain works in mysterious ways. I have been putting off trying to create the perfect flatbread recipe for weeks now. I kept convincing myself that …
Not sure who’s idea it was to combine cheesecake and Oreo cookies but what a genius! This six-ingredient dessert can be assembled in 10 minutes and is completely homemade. Wait until your friends hear that you made a cheesecake from scratch, major bragging rights! While this dessert may seem like you’re a total magician in …
A list of my favorite black-owned, female-owned, and charitable wine brands! In recent times, I know we all have become astonishingly aware of how much money we spend on brands that do not value or uplift the same communities we serve. In an effort to promote investing in brands that uplift the community, I have …
I love rosé wine. Like seriously, it’s my signature drink. Anytime I am running late to a special occasion, my friends or date knows to just go ahead and order the rosé. What can I say? I like what I like. One sip of this pinkish hue wine and you’ll feel bossy, sexy, sassy, classy, …
I am a huge fan of baked chicken. It’s easy, delicious, and tender. All I have to do is pop it in the oven and go about my business. I don’t have to hover over a pot of boiling grease, it’s a pop in the oven and then poof, tasty dinner. As much as I …
True Life: I am addicted to brunchin’. Nothing compliments a nice relaxing end to the weekend like Sunday brunch. Brunch, mimosas, and good friends help get me rejuvenated for the week ahead. Throughout the work week I barely have time to eat breakfast, let alone a sit-down meal. French toast is that one dish that …
In the warmer months, I try my best to avoid turning on the oven during the day. My house literally turns into a full-blown sauna as soon as I hit the “bake” button, and boy do I wish I was over exaggerating. My shredded chicken salad is the perfect lunch to enjoy while relaxing on …