Tag: Randomness
Delicious, Excessive Indulgence. Inside the Chicago Gourmet Food Fest
I had an AMAZING weekend full of yummy food, potent spirits, and obscene levels of fun enjoyed under a clear blue sky and deliciously warm early fall weather. Here I am, in my element! But wait – I’m getting ahead of myself. Bellas, I’ve got amazing news that will mean some exciting, fun, fresh [...]
What I Learned From a Man Named Wyatt and a Horse Named Elvis
Sometimes it takes getting out of your comfort zone to remind you who you really are. Arizona is out of my comfort zone in general – it’s desert and mountains and terrain the likes of which you don’t see often if you’re from the Caribbean. It’s dry and hot and the air is thin. Hi, [...]
Foolproof Thanksgiving Recipes
I used to think I was a good cook, once upon a time. But of late I’ve been second guessing myself in a major way. It may have started with some woefully overcooked salmon. Then I made some rubbery pork chops. Long story short, I lost some of my kitchen confidence. And then my big [...]
All Royal Wedding’d Out
I can’t wait till Saturday. Here’s why. By Saturday, there’ll be no need for the relentless hype over the Royal Wedding. It’ll be over, we’ll have the photos answering all of our questions, we can ooh and aah over the dress and all the resplendent details, and collectively move on. Because right now, Patrice has [...]
Want Of The Week: Monif C’s Marilyn Dress
Lemme tell you a crazy story. Do you believe in destiny? This feels more like dresstiny. Last year I was still living in Miami. We were planning a move to Chicago, and I had just quit my job. I was nervous about our future, but I had a dream that reassured me. It was in [...]
Want Of The Week: Boscoe Holder’s Paintings
File this under: I always want what I can’t afford. These days I’m all about home decor that is truly unique and noteworthy. Which means enough with the framed posters on my walls – I want art! Painted! On canvas! And of course that is crazy expensive. So I spend afternoons wishing and hoping and [...]
Hello, Howard University!
This week’s schedule of posts has gone haywire because – I’m in Washington DC today! I’ve been invited by the Ford Motor company to witness something fresh and new. The Ford Fiesta Inspired by Color casting call is taking place today from 10 am to 4 pm on the rooftop of the undergraduate library at [...]
