20 Dishes You BET NOT Bring to a Black Thanksgiving
There are more than a dozen things that are off the table (or should be kept off the table) when it comes to what to bring to Thanksgiving. Or rather...a Black Thanksgiving. Read More
Remember The Woman Who Accidentally Invited Black Teen To Thanksgiving? Well, She’s Back
Let’s face it: between wrangling family members and figuring out how to brine a turkey, the holiday season can be stressful. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some sweet moments that make the whole season worth it. Read More
If You Only Knew How Fire Patti LaBelle’s Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe Is
You’ve already heard me wax poetic on why Rihanna’s viral mac and cheese recipe will not make an appearance at my table this holiday season – again, no shade, but vegetables, mustard and ketchup have no place in Southern-style macaroni and cheese. Read More
Just in Time for the Holidays, Snoop Dogg Drops Recipes From His Latest Cookbook
From his time on VH1's Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party to his bestselling book of soul food recipes, “From Crook to Cook,” Snoop Dogg has shown us that he can get down in the kitchen. Read More
Black Celebrity-Owned Restaurants To Try During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is upon us — the time of year when eating becomes a competitive sport. Family tables across the country are loaded with the most mouthwatering meals, scrumptious sides and decadent desserts. By the end of the night, everyone is ready for sweatpants and a nap. Read More
How Day of the Dead Taught Me to Finally Let Go—With a Smile
This past year has been a lot.
Aside from the usual bouts of burnout, wavering self-esteem, and crippling social anxiety—shoutout to Lexapro for helping to keep me sane—there’s been death. Read More
Michelin-Starred Chef: 5 Tips to Make Perfect Stuffing (or Dressing) this Holiday
At Thanksgiving dinner, the turkey is usually the star of the show. It gets the prime position at the center of the table, and carving it is often a divine right bestowed upon the family’s patriarch. But on a day that’s all about eating, you certainly can’t skimp on the sides – especially the stuffing. Read More
16 Do’s and Don’t’s for Thanksgiving 2023
Let’s lay down some ground rules for Thanksgiving 2023.
For the past years, I’m sure we’ve all have endured the same or if not, similar events on this particular holiday. Someone asks about your weight, someone asks about your ex, someone experiments with the mac n’ cheese - so on and so forth. Read More