There is Power in Your Vote - African American Culture
America stands poised to make history this coming November, when a record number of registered voters make their way to the voting polls. One of three things will happen this November: 1. Senator John McCain wins, and there is another four years ... [... more]
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A Different Twist on Side Dishes - African American Culture
Who doesn't love potato salad? It's not a barbeque without potato salad! We can be very particular about our potato salad and who makes it. Don't let someone fool around and mess it up...that will ruin the whole barbeque! I've had the classic ... [... more]
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
I always want something different than the normal holiday fare. I'm not so much into the burgers and franks. I absolutely love grilled, marinated flank steaks. I first had this lovely dish when I was in High School. I had it at a church dinner. ... [... more]
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Getting Finacially Fit - African American Culture
It is never easy trying to figure out which bill to pay first, when you really do not have the finances to pay either! Budgeting and cutting expenses are words that many wish were never apart of their vocabulary. However, it is, and is most ... [... more]
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Candied Yams
Can there be anything more delicious to a kid than candied yams or sweet potatoes? And what can go best with roast turkey or chicken than cornbread dressing! Whether you are looking for an everyday side dish, or that something extra to accompany ... [... more]
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Delicious Baked Ham Recipes - African American Culture
Believe it or not, not everyone in my family ate turkey. But it didn't matter. My Gram had it covered. Besides turkey, there would be a prime rib roast, fried chicken, and ham. One Thanksgiving we even had duck. Compliments of my Uncle, who is a ... [... more]
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Delectable Dish of Mixed Greens - African American Culture
This year is certainly moving quickly. We are already in Autumn! Next thing you know, we will be sitting around the table celebrating Thanksgiving. Yum! I love the Fall season. School is back in session. The leaves on the tree are starting to ... [... more]
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Going Green - African American Culture
Have you heard the buzz word? It's been around for a while now. Lately, due in part to the recent economic change, and the ever changing environmental structure of our world, it has really taken on new momentum. What's the buzz word you ask? ... [... more]
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Classic Potato Salad
I don't know about you, but I was raised seeing potato salad at every family function. I only ate two people's potato salad: my Gram's and my mother's. You know how we can be--very particular about whose potato salad we eat. Whether it is was ... [... more]
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Soulfully Delicious - African American Culture
I don't know about you, but I sometimes find myself getting bored with food. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good meal just as much as the next person. I just want to mix things up a bit. Not the same ho-hum menu. I enjoy soul food. I enjoy the ... [... more]
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Pecan Pie Deluxe - African American Culture
The holidays are fast approaching, and for many of us this means we are going to be up to our elbows in flour and sugar! Nothing says holiday like a homemade pie fresh from the oven. Whether it's your grandma's recipe, your auntie's recipe, or ... [... more]
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The Juiciest Turkey Ever! - African American Culture
If there is one thing that people cannot tolerate, it's a dry bird on Thanksgiving! The worst thing a cook can do, is mess up the Thanksgiving Turkey! You will never live it down. No matter how much gravy you try to use, it will still be dried if ... [... more]
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