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Netflix’s Limited Series “High on the Hog” Celebrates Ingenuity and Resourcefulness in Black Food Culture

Okra, rice, beans, black-eyed peas, water melon, sweet potatoes and yams, you name it, are all foods that are native to the continent of Africa, that has had an impact on the culinary history of America. In fact, what’s commonly known as a Southern staple okra, often used in gumbo is actually a French word …

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Maya’s Cookies Black History Month Collection: Hank Aaron, Debbie Allen & Amanda Gorman, Veganized

It’s always fun to see what creations Maya’s Cookies in San Diego, will come up with. Made with all vegan products but non vegans alike enjoy the popular cookies as well, the No. 1 Black-owned vegan company in the country is masterful at creating innovative recipes. A customer favorite, the limited-edition “The Obama,” a veganized …

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Ben & Jerry Creates Colin Kaepernick Inspired Vegan Ice Cream Flavor

Former NFL quarterback and social activist Colin Kaepernick is getting his own ice cream flavor courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s. The progressive ice cream brand on Thursday unveiled its new “Change the Whirled” vegan ice cream, which is made with caramel non-dairy sunflower butter and fudge chips with graham crackers and chocolate cookies swirled in. The …

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San Diego: Maya’s Cookies Opens Storefront in Grantville

San Diego based Maya’s Cookies, a Black-owned vegan bakery hosted its grand opening party and ribbon cutting ceremony at new storefront on Friday, November 6.   The festivities started at 10 am, with VIP guests, and giveaways which included Maya’s gourmet vegan cookies —Obama, a limited edition that originally released on the former presidents birthday …

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Business Spotlight: This Black Female-Owned Wizarding Coffee Shop is Making Magical Moves

Imagine a magical coffee shop where witches, wizards and muggles alike can all enjoy delicious treats and whimsical beverages. A coffee shop that’s inspired by the Harry Potter series, and whose decor reimagines characters as black American pop culture icons. From Mariah LeStrange to Albus Freeman – and even a Half-blood Prince, Nimbus coffee is …

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CLEO TV Announce Season Two of New Soul Kitchen

CLEO TV announced today the season two of New Soul Kitchen returns with a double-header on Saturday, October 3 at 9p.m. ET / 8C and 9:30p.m. /8:30C.  Chef Jernard Wells returns to prepare even more robust recipes in the series’ extended, 30-minute format. Acclaimed chef, cookbook author, and family man Chef Jernard is not only bringing his arsenal of down-home dishes to viewers, but is teaming up with …

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America’s #1 Black-Owned Vegan Cookie Company Adds New Cookie Inspired by Michelle Obama

Back in 2018, The Chocolate Voice had the opportunity to interview Maya Madsen of Maya’s Cookies, a gourmet vegan cookie company that’s fast becoming America’s #1 Black-Owned vegan cookie company.    Since we last spoke with Maya, she recently shared some exciting news. As it turns out, she has a new cookie inspired by the …

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Recipe: Shrimp and Grits

We cannot wait to try out this shrimp and grits recipe courtesy of CLEO TV and Just Eats with Chef JJ. Ingredients 4 cups coconut milk 1 cup yellow stone cut grits 1 teaspoon sugar Kosher salt Fresh cracked black pepper 2 sprigs thyme 2 sprigs rosemary Butter 1 Lime, juice and zest 12 Carabineros …

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Arturo Schomburg’s Unknown Black Cookbook Inspired by Black Ingenuity in the Kitchen

Imagine being told as a child in late 19th century Puerto Rico, that Black people had no history, no heroes, no memorable contributions. Like many Black and Brown folks, Arturo Schomburg recalls being told this all too well, and in his case, by his 5th grade teacher.  The remarks coming from the “so called” educator …

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