I have shared my love for my air fryer over the last few months, so I am sure no one is surprised that I am back with another recipe! When I got my air fryer, my sister swore that salmon was the best thing to make in the air fryer. My mind kept seeing the air fryer as a replacement for frying items on the stove. Since I would never drop salmon in a pot of oil, it did not make sense to "air fry" salmon. Welp, I finally did and I am SOLD! For dishes like chicken and fried [...]
I avoid peach cobbler for the most part, because I am not much of a fan of a peaches. It is a staple at just about every black family function I go to, but I skip over it for things like banana pudding and cake. Well at a recent dinner, someone brought out some ice cream to go with peach cobbler and I couldn't resist the combination. I loved it, despite not being a big fan of peaches. So it got me thinking. I mean you can turn anything in to a cobbler right? Basically any fruit. So why not [...]
Last week Quaker announced that they were doing away with the name and image of their Aunt Jemima brand. Founded in 1889, from the beginning Aunt Jemima played on imagery from minstrel shows and the mammy figure, a stereotypical portrayal of a Black woman (think Gone with the Wind). Over the last hundred years or so, societal norms have changed and Aunt Jemima, now part of the Quaker Companies, continued to reckon with it’s own history and imagery. Rather than removing the name or character of Aunt Jemima, Quaker instead remixed her a couple of times, slimming her down and [...]
Welp, the shift in content from Black Girls Who Brunch continues! I have not eaten in a restaurant since late March and have continued to opt for takeout while I try to lessen my public contact. With that, all meals are eaten at home and many are created right in my kitchen. Everyone benefits though because I am sharing more recipes! One of the eating at home perks I have enjoyed is cooking a hot breakfast before my work day starts. Pancakes have been my go to and after many tries, I have created a recipe that creates THICK and [...]
Greetings! Yesterday, the entire nation celebrated Juneteenth for the first time ever. As someone who grew up in Houston, I was familiar with the holiday due to the Texas origins, but this year felt different. As our nation contends with dual pandemics, covid and racial injustice, Juneteenth was a welcomed celebration for many of us. I decided to combine my birthday celebration (which is a few days later) with Juneteenth this year. It was SO fun! I pulled out some of my favorite recipes like my Mac and Cheese and my Sweet Potato Cake. Then I decided to create a [...]
I professed my love for my air fryer on my last blog post, so it should be no surprise that I am back with a new recipe also featuring my air fryer! Since purchasing my air fryer, I have stuck with chicken and potatoes for the most part. This weekend, I decided to throw in some brussels sprouts to basically "roast" them. It was a simple process that I thought was worth sharing with you all so here is my Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe. Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil2 Slices Bacon (Uncooked)12 Ounces Brussels Sprouts1/4 Cup [...]
More time in the kitchen brings about more food experiments! My new kitchen also brought more storage space allowing me to invest in some of the new popular kitchen gadgets, starting with an air fryer. Prior to the air fryer I really was not frying food on the regular. The mess, the popping grease and that smell! You'd smell it for days. An air fryer eliminated those issues so I racked my brain trying to think of what I would make and instantly remembered my mama's fried potatoes! As a child this was one of her go to sides made [...]
This post is sponsored by CAULIPOWER Cauliflower Tortilla but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Who doesn't love Taco Tuesday? You can sign me up EVERY Tuesday for tacos! I recently discovered the CAULIPOWER brand and it is honestly taking Taco Tuesday to the next level. The company takes pride in creating some of our favorite dishes with cauliflower. From pizza crusts, to cauliflower tortillas. Here is why I liked them. I am the person who piles their tacos with all of the typical American toppings like sour cream, cheese and salsa. As such, these tacos are [...]
When I wrote the Mac and Cheese Rules a few years back many of you said "sis, but where is YOUR recipe." I was still toying around trying to find something that I like. I then found myself relying on recipes of other bloggers that I admire. Their recipes were good, don't get me wrong, but I was not in love. Plus they involved a lot of cheeses that I could not afford or pronounce. So, this Thanksgiving I decided to simplify my process a bit and create a Simple Mac and Cheese. It will put you in the mind [...]
Hey friends! Earlier this year I stumbled upon a cookbook that focused on boozy baked goods. There, I learned of the concept of a champagne cake which just sounded amazing. Who doesn't love champagne and cake? I decided to take that concept up a notch with the addition of strawberries. With Valentine's Day coming around, it seemed like the perfect recipe to play with and share with you all. So for all the lovers enjoy my version of a Strawberry Champagne Cake below! The Recipe Strawberry Champagne Cake Recipe creates two mini layered Strawberry Champagne Cakes. Strawberry Champagne Cake1 lb [...]
