12 Days of Thanks: Happy Birthday Serena
I give a lot of thought to the factors in life that bring people together. Serena and I have talked many times about all of the things that had to go right and had to go wrong (or what seemed … Continue reading 12 Days of Thanks: Happy Birthday Serena
Family Road Trip and Disney Cruise
Last year we took a family trip to Disney but this year we decided to give a Disney Cruise a shot. The only catch was that the cruise would be departing from Port Everglades, Florida the day after Thanksgiving. Since we planned on driving to Port Everglades, this departure date would put us on the road somewhere between North Carolina and Florida on Thanksgiving. We welcomed the introduction of a new holiday tradition and decided we would spend Thanksgiving where ever we ended up. The only requirement was that we were together. We departed from Durham on Wednesday, November 23rd without hotel … Continue reading Family Road Trip and Disney Cruise
Boricua Soul / Durty Bull Beer Dinner: Brett Apple
On March 26th we are having our first ever pop-up dinner. We have a few things that we hope to accomplish that will make this dinner a success in our eyes and here they are. Highlight – We hope to … Continue reading Boricua Soul / Durty Bull Beer Dinner: Brett Apple
Chapter 7: 1991-2011 Sweet to the Soul – The Hope of Jemima / The Jemima Code
Boricua Soul Cookbook Club The Book: The Jemima Code by Toni Tipton Martin Chapter 7: 1991-2011 Sweet to the Soul – The Hope of Jemima Discussion: Please join our Facebook Group as discussion questions will be posted there. Recipe Attempts: … Continue reading Chapter 7: 1991-2011 Sweet to the Soul – The Hope of Jemima / The Jemima Code
Horseshoe Eggs
The Following is a recipe attempt from Boricua Soul Cookbook Club member Rebecca Morrison: ——————————————————————- This unusual concoction is called Horseshoe Eggs (discovered by Flora.) Bessie L. Munson included the recipe in Bless the Cook, published in 1978 in Arlington, … Continue reading Horseshoe Eggs
Chapter 6: 1971-1980 Simple Pleasures- A Soul Food Revival / The Jemima Code
Boricua Soul Cookbook Club The Book: The Jemima Code by Toni Tipton Martin Chapter 6: 1971-1980 Simple Pleasures – A Soul Food Revival Discussion: Please join our Facebook Group as discussion questions will be posted there. Recipe Attempts: Every chapter … Continue reading Chapter 6: 1971-1980 Simple Pleasures- A Soul Food Revival / The Jemima Code
Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor – “Vibration Cooking or The Travel Notes of a Geechee Girl,”
Every chapter of Toni Tipton Martin’s Jemima Code continues to shine a bright light on people from the past who have helped shape and carry on African American cooking traditions. She is able share just enough details of these interesting … Continue reading Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor – “Vibration Cooking or The Travel Notes of a Geechee Girl,”
Clear the Path for Personal Happiness
8 years ago I was reeling from a failed job and marriage. I was unsure about what direction my life was going in. I cried a bit and then was lifted up by the words of friends and long telephone … Continue reading Clear the Path for Personal Happiness
Soul Food – Mama’s Cooking Leaves Home for the City
This chapter called Soul Food – Mama’s Cooking Leaves Home for the City, holds a special place in my heart because it is a period that I can very much relate to although I didn’t personally witness it. This period … Continue reading Soul Food – Mama’s Cooking Leaves Home for the City
Boricua Soul Food Truck / Durty Bull Brewing Beer Dinner – TICKETS ON SALE
On March 26th Boricua Soul Food Truck and Durty Bull Brewing Company will join forces to bring the Triangle a unique dining experience in Durty Bull’s Taproom. A four course meal has been prepared to highlight the diversity and flavors … Continue reading Boricua Soul Food Truck / Durty Bull Brewing Beer Dinner – TICKETS ON SALE
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