Black-eyed pea salad When it's blazing hot outside and the last thing you want to do is turn on the stove, salads become the perfect...

I'm writing this with dirt under my fingernails and the scent of fresh basil on my hands from making fresh pesto. What most people don't...

Dried Hibiscus There's a story that doesn't get told often enough about Juneteenth, and it's growing right in our g ardens. It's the...

I've been focusing on my hydration journey lately, especially as spring days are getting longer and temperatures are starting to climb....

I have been absolutely OBSESSED with George Washington Carver for many years. I couldn't let Black History Month end without giving him a...

One of the cool things about being a nutrition professional is getting to sample new food products! I'm always on the lookout for snacks...

As a nutrition professional, I'm always excited to discover unique ingredients that challenge our conventional understanding of familiar...

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, the perfect time to explore how incorporating more meatless meals can benefit both our health and...

It's National Honey Month, and I am absolutely buzzing with excitement!  Honey isn't just a delicious treat - it's a powerhouse of health...

The end of August is upon us and I recently taught my final garden workshop of the season. The theme was about black-eyed peas and...

It's time to celebrate because National Avocado Day is just around the corner! Let's talk about why avocados are the real MVPs of the...

As gardens overflow and farmers' markets burst with colorful produce, summer and early fall offer a golden opportunity to preserve...

I'm super excited to share that Sprouts Farmers Market has just opened a location in South Philadelphia at 2370 West Oregon Ave! I have...

Juneteenth may be a (relatively) new federal holiday, but it has long-standing meaning to many African Americans. It's an important time...

12/28/21 One of my favorite parts of the job is participating in author visits and going into schools. So I was pretty stoked to have the...

12/29/21 Habari Gani! (What's the news) Ujamaa (To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them...

I have been getting the MOST beautiful locally grown fresh turmeric and ginger from my weekly produce delivery boxes courtesy of Get...

I am a team member of Get Fresh Daily, an amazing organization rooted in health, wellness and culture. Each week I write a nutrition...

I am delighted to announce black-eyed peas are in season! I am absolutely enamored with them (so much so that I wrote a book about them)!...

Swiss chard is colorful dark leafy green (DLG), packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Swiss chard is an excellent source of over 9...