Politics, Cooperative Economics and Cookies
A few weeks ago, I was involved in a Twitter conversation about supporting Black businesses. As a result, I wrote a blog post compiling a list of Black-owned beauty brands. … Continue reading
On Community, Connection, Balance & Breakfast
By Lisa C. Johnson of Anali’s Next Amendment. Kwanzaa and its seven principles gives us time to reflect on community. What does it mean to us? Many of us here at Kwanzaa … Continue reading
Nia: Biscuits on the Side
With all that’s happening in the world and in the news, we can’t help but remember that each day is a gift and tomorrow is never promised. We have to … Continue reading
Rosa Parks Day + Pancakes
If Thanksgiving with your family was anything like mine, there was lots of food, family, friends, laughter and lively conversation. But talk turned to the Ferguson grand jury decision as … Continue reading
Kuumba: Breakfast Candied Sweet Potatoes in Jars
The Kwanzaa Principle Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) means Creativity. Celebration on December 31st seems quite fitting, because New Year’s Eve is when we think about what we did the past 365 days. … Continue reading
Kuumba: Tips for Tastier Food & an Apple and Roasted Beet Salad
It seems creativity is an innate gift of the African diaspora. From hand made jewellery, intricate hairstyles to expressive art, and indeed food, we have been blessed with the talent … Continue reading
Ujima: Terri Shares Fungee, Cod Fish and Chop Up
When I think about this recipe for fungee, codfish and chop up, I can only think about my mother. This is my favorite dish from our native Antigua in the … Continue reading
Kujichagulia + Cinnamon Frosted Fig Pecan Scones
The Kwanzaa Principle of Kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) refers to self-determination. It speaks to defining ourselves, naming ourselves, creating for ourselves and speaking for ourselves. When I decided to start blogging, I wasn’t … Continue reading
The Gourmet Diva Shares a Sweet Potato Story
Confession: Being a Gourmet Diva, I mainly cook with fresh and whole foods these days, so don’t tell anyone I told you this. Would you ever believe there was a … Continue reading
Imani: Roasted Corn, Goat Cheese, Vegan Chorizo Empanadas
Imani: “Faith,” Believing that a better world can be created for communities now and in the future. I don’t believe in T.M.I. (too much information). Not when it comes to … Continue reading
Kwanzaa Culinarians 