I teach a class called “beyond brown rice” where we explore ancient grains through an african american history lens. This grain is always a delight to students as it’s curiously packed with tons of fiber, and a seed?!?!?
Amaranth is one of the most nutrient-dense ancient grains you can add to your kitchen. Although it’s commonly called a grain, it’s actually a seed that has been cultivated for more than 8,000 years.
What I realized in this moment, in order to grow I had to give up some key qualities that I thought were in my DNA. Let’s get right to the point.
We’re continuing our journey of a #radiantsummer! Picking a one word theme for the summer and then making a promise to yourself to fulfill that theme has brought me so much joy! It truly is the small things of life that make life so much richer.
My Husband and I have a personal family commitment that we cook majority of our meals at home. Taking the time to sit down, and meal plan our very busy month of Jan was worth every moment. This will continue in 2026!
The 2030 Healthy People Plan calls us to increase eating beans yet less than 8% of adults do. Black-eyed peas are indigenous to West Africa and have been cultivated for thousands of years. Historically, Red Red served as a high-protein, affordable staple eaten across different social classes.
Because we reach peak muscle (and bone) mass around age 30. The hormone estrogen supports muscle function at the cellular level—directly influencing the strength of muscle contractions, among other things.
When estrogen and other hormones decrease during perimenopause, muscle mass and strength begin to gradually decline.
Let me introduce Myself for those that don’t know me…. I’ve got a bit of country in me 😉. There’s nothing that represents summer more than when I get to pull out my mason jars and go to town making favored water drinks. This little combo is one of my favs…
Not just a summer focused on looking good, but feeling good. A season of protecting my peace, nourishing my body, moving with intention, laughing more, traveling lighter, and choosing experiences that make me feel alive.
This summer is about wellness, joy, boundaries, confidence, softness, financially disciplined, and becoming even more rooted in who God created me to be.
A third space (or “third place”) is a social environment outside of home and work/school where people gather, connect, build relationships, and experience community.
I’m right back to sharing my recipes, testing ingredients, and bugging my Mom and best friend with “what I cooked for dinner tonight” hahaha!
Last winter I hosted a cookie swap at my church! It was so much fun tasting everyone’s cookies.
I made cookies with whole wheat flour and coconut sugar! It’s my favorite way to bake cookies. Although my cookie won nothing (there were some super delicious other ones brought) 😂, it held its own against the white sugar/flour competition 💪🏾.