Yep. Thanksgiving is around the corner. Look at your calendar. Yep the 24th. For blacks, the holidays are a time for foods galore in varieties that we may not have…

If you’re wondering when to toss that old chicken in your freezer, follow these easy guidelines. By Hannah Jeon Photo by Getty Images When it comes to stocking up on…

Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT A “fun debate” can sometimes turn into a heated argument with family. Key points When approaching holiday gatherings with family, it can help to establish one’s…

by JACOB OSBORN Exploring the wide world of bourbon whiskey–not to mention trying the best bourbons–is among the most rewarding hobbies an adult male can pursue. Indeed, what’s better than a…

By Jeff Thomas New Orleans is a food town.  Part of the draw are the great restaurants where you can grab a delicious and memorable meal.  And forever African Americans…

Deep-Fry a Turkey   Though many people have never eaten deep-fried turkey, those in the Bayou have known for ages that this is a marvelous way to prepare a moist,…

And how you can stop it. This Is Why You Should Never Store Your Wine Standing Up Keep your wine in peak condition. By Katie Frost Getty Images There’s nothing…

Summer is in full swing, and we all know what that means.  It’s hot and only going to get hotter.  This makes it the perfect time to begin creating your list of…

  Some staples in our diet are not just unhealthy, but deadly by Jazz Keyes Enjoy soul-satisfying foods without compromising your health African-Americans are a disadvantaged population. This is not…

Yaka Mein, Ya-ka-mein, Yakamein, Yakamee, Yaka Meat and Old Sober are all different expressions of the same dish.  Many claim it has mystical healing powers such that it can cure a hangover with a single…