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Black Excellence | They Tried It Again By Unveiling A Light-Skin Queen Nefertiti On The Today’s Show

In the name of Black Excellence. African American Culture is BEAUTIFUL! We were born of Kings and Queens. And The Queen Nefertiti is royalty at it’s finest.

Yes we were stolen, and enslaved. Brutally killed and beaten. Our men, women and children were enslaved and demeaned. We were never given our 40 acres and a mule, but it does not erase OUR history. The events that we have gone through, does…

Single and ready to mingle…

Alright, so you are single and ready to mingle. Or are you?

Often times once us gals become single, and get over whatever mess we have come out of. We think we are ready to plunge back into the dating world. We never stop and ask ourselves. “Am I ready to start dating again?” (That’s a whole other topic). Now if you do and the answer is “Yes” then ask yourself “Am I…

New Year, New Me?

No really, are you one of those New Year, New Me folks? Usually at the top of December you hear folks everywhere claiming that when the new year hits, they will make transformations. Transformations to become a better them. They make promises to eat right, exercise weekly, get rid of toxic relationships, so on and so fourth.

But how many people actually take the initiative to…

Distressed And Divorcing | “Why Do People Get Married?”

Question…. Why do people get married? I mean seriously. This is a real question that I have.

My long time good girlfriend (in my head) Jill Scott is ending her marriage of only 15 months. Which is just a little over a year. The word on the curb is that Jill filed for divorce based on the famous “irreconcilable differences” and “improper marital conduct.” In addition to her claims, her soon to be…

Sexless In the City | “Dating And Surviving As A Single Woman”

Sexless in the city…

Dating *sigh* is stressful as hell. We are living in a world where dating is sort of like Survivor. Only the strong survives. And the only way to show your strength, and make it to the next round. You must battle it out with tons of other women. But there’s great news! If you survive, then you are gifted that awesome peanut butter and jelly sandwich. That peanut butter and…

30 Minutes Or Less | Simple Nacho Salad

I love Mexican foods! I love burritos, tacos, and especially nachos! It can be a Simple Nacho Salad, Fully Loaded Nacho, or any other type of dish which incorporate Nachos. Nachos are everything in my book!

With a Simple Nacho Salad you can make it extremely simple by adding just enough to it. Or if you want to be more fancy, but still simple. You can go just a little over the top, and add…

“Garlic Butter Sauce With Shrimp, Broccoli & Pasta Recipe”

This Garlic Butter Sauce With Shrimp, Broccoli & Pasta Recipe is such a super tasty meal. If you haven’t noticed it by now, I love quick meals. And this meal is a very quick meal.

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Craw Daddy’s NYC | “Is It Really Worth The Hype?”

Looking for a place where you and your girl friends can go and dine out for brunch? Somewhere that includes awesome food and good drinks? If you are from the New York City area, you know there are tons of places to grab a awesome (or not so awesome meal). The choices are endless and it’s hard to have eaten everywhere here. On that lists of endless choices, you may or many not have heard of a…

Shrimp & Grits Recipe | 15 Minute – 30 Minute Quick Meal

I cannot speak for everyone else, but speaking for myself. Shrimp & Grits has got to be the best anytime meal hands down. It is great for breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner, if prepared properly. And if you have a love affair with this dish like I do, then I have one of the easiest Shrimp & Grits recipes for you.

Ingredients

1 Ilb of Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (Save Shrimp Shells)

2 Springs Of…