How to Build a Nutritious Bowl with What You Have: Bowls aren’t just a trend—they’re a practical, flexible way to eat good, stretch ingredients, and build meals that actually keep you full. A good bowl doesn’t require specialty foods or fancy sauces. It’s about layering simple ingredients—many you already have—into a balanced, satisfying meal that [...]
There’s nothing better than coming home to a warm meal that’s been simmering all day. Whether you call it a slow cooker or a crock pot, this handy kitchen appliance saves time, energy, and stress, but success depends on knowing a few key rules of the road. Slow cookers work by heating foods slowly and [...]
If you’ve ever stood in the meat aisle lately and side-eyed the price of ground beef, you’re not alone. That’s how I ended up making this basic a$$ spaghetti — with something I picked up at Boone’s Butcher Shop, (Bardstown, Kentucky) called “bork.” What is Spaghetti Bolognese? Let’s start simple. Spaghetti Bolognese is a comfort [...]
Greens are essential to the Soul Food diet. Seasoned and boiled greens of the Soul Food variety go back to West African traditions. The type of green that is popular to Black and country folks depends on their geography. Growing up, it was common for mother and other female family members to prepare turnip or [...]
My name is LaToya Drake. I am a nutrition and food educator, community garden organizer and longtime public servant. I love food y’all. I love growing food, I love talking about food, I love teaching others about food, and I especially love eating food. The purpose of this blog is to explore my personal connection [...]
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