I took some much needed time off from the internet and social media the last two weeks because of everything that has been going on. It isn’t always easy to know the right thing to say or do in these situations, especially being a person of color myself. I took this time to learn and read as much of the resources going around as possible. We’re always learning, even as adults. This blog is and has always been something I do for fun. It has given me the opportunity to publish a cookbook, receive freelance photography work and partner with different brands and companies. It is a full-time job and at times when I am feeling overwhelmed, I have to remind myself that I’m very fortunate to be able to do something every day that I love. I try to never take it for granted, but I’ve been doing this for over 8 years now and it isn’t always easy. The current events and the entire Bon Appétit shake up has really put things into perspective for me. What makes this country so great is that you’ll find people from all different backgrounds here. We don’t have to speak the same language or look the same to able to understand each other. My favorite thing about food is that it has the ability to bring people together. We might have some differences between one another but at the end of the day, food is the one thing that unites us all. It brings us joy. It teaches us. It motivates us. We’ve experienced the power of food first hand with this quarantine. We’ve made the banana bread and sourdough. We’ve tried new recipes and pushed ourselves from our kitchen comfort zones. Baking and cooking has helped us cope with this pandemic, and it will continue to help us get through these rough times, because it will get better. We will get better.
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When you think of comfort food, most often than not, you’re thinking of a big ol’ bowl of soul-warming pasta. Spaghetti and meatballs or lasagna, the cheesier the better. Or maybe you’re thinking of fried chicken or pizza or even chicken pot pie. Those all are filed under comfort food in my book. I also think of breakfast for dinner because it reminds me of my childhood. There were days when mom really didn’t feel like cooking so she would cook up breakfast on a weeknight and we absolutely loved it, never realizing that it was her easy way out of cooking. One of my favorite breakfast dishes is biscuits and gravy. I’d order that sometimes when we went to a diner for weekend brunch. The other day I had this crazy idea of turning that classic Southern dish into a spectacular pasta meal. This Biscuit and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pasta is the epitome of what comfort food should be. It’s carb on carb action and you need to make it the next time you just want something so satisfying and so guilty, and believe me, it’ll be just the thing you didn’t even know you wanted or needed.
I know this recipe boasts a lot of miracles like no-yeast and no-boil and I know that some New York Bagel enthusiasts might think this recipe is blasphemous, but let me just state that I know all this already and am 100% in agreement that this is not a traditional bagel. I’ll be the first to admit it. Nothing beats a classic bagel because, when done right, it can be extraordinary and out of this world! But with all that being said, in these times, yeast is nowhere to be found. I can’t seem to get a hold of any type of yeast no matter where I look. To make matters worse lately I’ve had an undeniable craving for bagels. My solution? These No-Yeast No-Boil Bagels. They fill the craving and get the job done. Before you write them off though, I urge you to give them a try and let me know what you think. But let’s just say you are one of the lucky people who do happen to have yeast on hand, then I’ve got you covered because these 
If at the beginning of this quarantine you stress-bought cans of Spam like I did, and now you’re having trouble thinking up of ways to use it, have no fear because I’m here to help. Sure you can just slice it, fry it and serve it with eggs for breakfast, but Spam is actually quite versatile and you’d be surprised by how much you can actually cook with it. This Spam Hash and Grits that I’m sharing today is the perfect recipe to keep on hand, especially during this difficult time, because it’s easy and because it’s completely versatile. Use whatever vegetables or produce you have on hand. A hash is just a mixture of vegetables and protein that you can switch up a thousand different ways. There are no set rules. Use this more as a guideline instead of a set of rules. This 
What do you get when you combine two breakfast classics into one delicious brunch meal? If you were going to say Denver Omelette Waffles then you would be right because that is exactly what you get. Savory crispy waffles topped with cheese, sautéed ham, onion, bell peppers, mushrooms and a fried egg. It’s all the things you love about Denver omelettes on top of a delicious fluffy Belgian waffle and I can’t stress enough just how much you need to give these a try very soon. They’re a great weekend breakfast or brunch dish but would also make a killer weeknight breakfast for dinner situation. And if you’re looking for even more savory waffle inspiration, these 
Happy New Year, my friends! This is the first post of 2020 and although I know most of us vowed to make healthier choices when it comes to food, I think it’s still a very important part of life to indulge every now and then. I make it a point to eat healthier around this time of year, thanks to all of the holidays, but I make sure not to be too hard on myself or deprive myself of fun every now and then. As soon as I hear the word diet, I automatically start to cringe and it becomes a chore. So my thought always is to go for healthier options during the week, simple home cooked meals with lots of veggies, and then treat myself on the weekends. This includes drinking alcohol as well. I find it a lot easier to follow this type of structure rather than to just give it all up cold turkey and then feel miserable. It’s all about moderation. I’ve teamed up with my friends over at 
