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03/30/2021

We're celebrating joy, color, and love for Holi!

The Hindu spring festival is best known for the colorful powder and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Today, we hope that you safely celebrate with family and friends!

03/24/2021

Is your Seder menu ready?

If you're looking to mix-up your menu this year, we found a great list from Bon Appétit Magazine that is chametz-free with some kitniyot. From matzo ball soup to brisket to a fresh fruit tart with almond crust, we're sure these recipes will be perfect for your family.

Check out the slideshow here: https://bit.ly/2OYqhSL

Why is this menu different from all other seder menus? Because we've honed in on our best (and chametz-free) recipes for Passover.

03/22/2021

Positivity is the key to success!

Our wellness journals understand that positivity is a tool to keep you motivated and help you celebrate the small wins. So, we've sprinkled inspiration quotes throughout our journals created by thought-provoking people of color.

To order your journal, use this link: https://bit.ly/3bbLMqg

03/18/2021

Easy, delicious chocolate chip cookies for the win.

These Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies are a crowd favorite. They get you in and out of the kitchen with those time-consuming batches and can be made from start to finish in less than 30 minutes.

Check out the recipe: https://bit.ly/3qNRZig

03/17/2021

Let's celebrate Rebecca Lee Crumpler.

Born in 1931, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first African American woman to become a doctor of medicine in the United States after earning an M.D. degree from the New England Female Medical College. Dr. Crumpler practiced in Boston before moving to Richmond, Virginia after the Civil War ended to care for freed slaves that otherwise wouldn't have access to medical care.

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03/12/2021

Do we really know what is Soul Food?

It might be thought that Southern food and soul food are the same but according to culinary historian, scholar and our friend Adrian Miller soul food is distinct unto itself. In an article from First We Feast, he describes it as an immigrant cuisine eaten by Black American both in and outside of the South. It often includes a variety of meats like chitlins, oxtails, and pig's feet along with fish, sweet potatoes, legumes, and dark, leafy greens like collards, kale, mustard, and turnip. These ingredients are heavily seasoned giving the dishes fatty, salty, spicy, and sweet notes. At its core, soul food is healthy but has been misunderstood due to the popularity of celebration and processed foods connected to the cuisine.

Want to check out Adrian's article? Click here: https://bit.ly/3l1Zi4y

03/08/2021

Let's celebrate International Women's Day!

March is Women's History Month - a month to remember our past, honor our present, and look forward to a bright future. What started as a day in the early 1900's, became a week, thanks to President Jimmy Carter back in 1980. It quickly quickly grew in popularity across the country in schools, government, and organizations. In 1987, congress officially declared March the official month to celebrate women. Today, we continue National Women's History Alliance 2020 theme of Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.

Learn more about why March is Women's History Month from O, The Oprah Magazine in their recent article: https://bit.ly/3uCY4ku

A quick lesson.

03/05/2021

This grain deserves your attention!

Brought to popularity by Pierre Thiam, fonio is relatively new grain to the U.S. A staple of West African cuisine, the ancient grain can cook up in five minutes or less and can be served as a pilaf, porridge or added to meatballs.

Check out Chef Pierre's company - Yolele - for products like pilaf, flour, and recently released chips!

03/04/2021

Do you prefer quality time or words of affirmation?⠀

If these phrases seem familiar, you're probably already versed in the love languages. Created by Gary Chapman in 1992, The 5 Love Languages continues to be one of the most popular books on relationships, both romantic or plutonic. We all show and receive love differently and understanding each other's nuances can help unlock a successful and fulfilling relationship. If you haven't had a chance to do so already, be sure to try the love language quiz online (it's free) with your partner, child, or best friend and check out this recent article from Refinery 29

https://r29.co/2PsIBDv

02/28/2021

Let's celebrate these Black Americans that influenced healthcare!

They've broken barriers by progressing healthcare systems, developing groundbreaking techniques, and invented medical equipment that is still being used today.

Check out this article from Everyday Health

These clinicians, researchers, and advocates championed and advanced medicine in this country and beyond.

02/25/2021

Tasty, simple, and everything roasts on one sheet pan - got your attention?

We love dishes that are sweet, sour, and spicy. By using cherry preserves and sriracha - a garlicky, vinegary hot sauce with origins in Thailand and Vietnam, our Cherry-Sriracha Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Baby Potatoes is a one-pan dish packed with flavor!

Want to try the recipe? https://bit.ly/3qzaRlG

02/22/2021

Did you know that heart disease and estrogen are interconnected?

Cardiologists are still trying to understand heart disease in women. From post-menopause estrogen levels to varying heart attack systems, the diagnosis and treatment for heart disease differs by s*x. In a recent article, AARP shares the latest on some of this research and what to lookout for: https://bit.ly/3sagtmy

From menopause to medicines, when it comes to heart disease, women are not exactly the same as men. But heart attack symptoms are surprisingly similar.

02/18/2021

We built our wellness journals as a 4-in-1 meal planner, grocery list builder, self-care guide, and day planner!

Delivered to your door each month, our journals focus on a new aspect of your well-being through friendly articles and healthy eating guides. Small enough to fit in your bag, we'll help manage your busy life whenever you're ready.

Get started today! https://bit.ly/3bbLMqg

02/15/2021

On President's Day, we honor the first ladies (and future gentlemen) standing hand-in-hand with our Commanders in Chiefs!

A special shoutout to Michelle Obama for creating the Let's Move campaign and encouraging school systems to become healthier, food companies to become more transparent, and kids to become more active! We understand that healthy habits are easier to form at a young age and hope that these efforts will lead to more aware and informed generations.

📸. US National Archives

02/10/2021

Chef Todd Richards is to thank for changing the way Shaun's thinks about Soul Food.

She joins five other Black cooks and writers to pay tribute to the culinary heroes that helped shaped their food journeys in an Allrecipes article released today by Adrian Miller. In it, Shaun shares her truths before showcasing her gratitude and appreciation for Chef Richards, an Atlanta-based chef, restauranteur, cookbook author, and so much more.

Be sure to check out the full article//armagazine.com/2Z1Hs7D

They're defining a new era of American food. These are the people who inspired them.

02/10/2021

Have you checked out our QR codes?

They're located on the left side of each recipe and our trick to make your life easier. Once scanned, the QR code translates the recipe into ingredients and helps you create a grocery list. Customize it to eliminate what you have in your fridge and pantry. Then, send your list directly to Instacart, Walmart Grocery, or Amazon Fresh. What a time saver!

02/05/2021

Let's wear red today! ❤️

Cardiovascular disease is the no. 1 killer of women. It causes 1 in 3 death each year - that's almost one woman every minute.

So, American Heart Association created National Wear Red Day® on the first Friday of February to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease to come together for a common goal: eradicating heart disease and stroke. It's part of the Go Red for Women movement that advocates for more research and greater action for women's heart health.

Learn how to get involved at goredforwomen.org!

02/03/2021

The Black Panther's popular breakfast program - Free Breakfast for Children - helped contribute to the creation of federal free breakfast initiatives that are still being used today.

In January 1969, after consulting with nutritionists on healthy breakfast options, an Episcopal church in Oakland started feeding hundreds of kids thanks to party members, volunteers, and donations from local grocery stores. It quickly spread to other chapters forming more than 45 programs nationwide feeding thousands of kids every day through the early 1970s.

Today, more than 14 million children are fed breakfast before school - something that may never have happened if it weren't for the Black Panthers.

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