21 Best Bourbon Whiskeys

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…

Top 5 Black Owned Restaurants in New Orleans

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…

How to Deep-Fry a Turkey

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,…

Here’s Why Corks Crumble When You Open a New Bottle of Wine

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…

A PERFECT SUMMER DRINK: THE PIMM’S CUP

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…

Slave Food: The Impact of Unhealthy Eating Habits on the Black Community

  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 and A TALE OF TWO CHINA TOWNS

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…

8 Surprising Facts About Bourbon

Impress your drinking buddies By James Nosek   Bourbon is booming, baby. According to a 2017 market report by the Distilled Spirits Council, sales of American Whiskey, a category that…

LIBERTY’S KITCHEN: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Liberty’s Kitchen is an organization near to my heart.   A simple way to describe it is as a nonprofit, workforce training enterprise that teaches culinary skills to individuals ranging from the ages 16…

Easter Okra Gumbo Recipe

REVEREND MARTIN LUTHER KING, SR., CORETTA SCOTT KING, THE DINNER PARTY AND MY MOTHER’S OKRA GUMBO by Kara Johnson The Cooking Lesson     Growing up in New Orleans makes…