Phillybeanpie's kitchen art !

Sunday, August 7, 2022

phillybeanpie....


               




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FYI


this city has a theft problem
holiday warnings/everyday warning
- be safe &track your packages

link below

Baltimore Among Cities With Most Porch Pirates, Study Says

 Study: Baltimore Ranks Fourth In Rate Of Porch Pirates In U.S.

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How to Recognize and Respond to Energy Vampires 

 

 as a creative person

 How to deal with energy suckers

(u don't deal with them)

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Howard University Gifted with Works of  Art  

5 Myths about Jazz 

 The Decade in Jazz: 10 Definitive Moments

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 The fastest-growing vegan demographic 

is African Americans. (Washington Post)

 

The Most Anticipated Museum Openings of 2020!

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Art from Haiti to Hood 

(Nyorker) 

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 6 Ways To Make Creativity Part Of Your Everyday Life

Getting Started with Mindfulness

These 100 Benefits of Meditation 

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 Curated Quarted Magazine for 

African American Interior Design 

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30 Black interior Designers 

 You should be Following on Instagram

(fr. real simple) 

 

Aphrochic Magazine 1 

 Aphrochic Magazine 2

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music 
global jams




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the Creative
cover up! 

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protect your community
protect yourself

(above)
shoot? if U don't know
u better ask somebody!











how masks fit

(most have single 
elastic band)

comfortable
contoured  chin area 
Masks are  Hand Washable. 
( soap & water)





















Cover Up if U Can /


it's a serious time











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2020
it's all about self-accountability. 


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meanwhile back on the farm...



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 All Photo Images  taken by
& Property of Phillybeanpie Art .

 




Hello 2020 !

the Chinese year of the Rat





Jan. 2020  music by
Duane Stephenson


  videos of cities & places with a whole  lot of  style &humor ...
rumors of war, mad dysfunction & chaos...is rife out there...
U will definitely need to remember
your sense of humor & more to get through these times.

-but? You'll Get Through it!... 

Stay in Your Faith & Stay Grounded 


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MARCH 2020  - Corona Virus Pandemic!




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from WXYZ 
Detroit


 Quit acting like it doesn't fit you: 
Deceased DPD captain's family warns against taking COVID-19 lightly



 





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https://www.instagram.com/thefabstory/?hl=en






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10 of Philly’s most memorable street characters!!!

 drumline elmo 

  Royal Legacy Zodiak Percussion

block party drum lines

 9th street drumline

 Clark Park Music Performance

cypher dance france 

 Jersey x Baltimore x Philly Club Dance Cypher

Cypher Afro Dance

 peven everett 

 central park skate circle 


autumn/winter  music  playlist
...for nice  crisp nights - &  beautiful winter skies !

musical inspiration

"grown folk's music, diverse"









version of
(old town road *) 














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(awesome !!) 
 
inserts -  sabar dance here  :)


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(a bit of lover's rock )
 








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a bit of the  Kumina dance here


...modern dance & stuff


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ART of Ivory Coast & Beyond

The Art Korhogo Cloth & the Dance
Martial Arts



the dance of the korhogo/ boloye











 
 1785-1795

 ( women playing shekere instruments  on the plantation  )
 
 
 The Temne Nation of Cariocou
(really interesting /sierra leone ties)

 
 (The Temne Nation of Cariocou\Grenada West Indies )
 

 the Poro  (mende)


 
 
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 Interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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other inspirations
cooking



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a pretty autumn rainy day ;)


rainy night.. city.


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even with the changing seasons still, beauty... 

....pine cones...







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more
music playlist, diverse
(summer 2019)

Andy Bey


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Black Uhuru

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Steel Pulse

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Tekno  

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Mpho Sebina 

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Mo'Kalamity & the Wizards



Jah Shaka

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Mbilia Bel

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Koop & Yukimi 

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the Rascals

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Shuggi Otis

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 SuperCat 

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Santigold

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Marisa Monte

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 Omara Portuondo
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  Bobby Valentin, Canta Cano Estremera

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OUM 


 
sunflowers from yard





sunflowers, yard

'Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you.'
                                                                             

a jamming little train station..





All Photo Images  taken by
& Property of Phillybeanpie Art .

july 2019



















July 2019
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Aug. 2019



a look at the  Culture, Music, Dance


Sierra Leone Dance  - Bundu

Igbo Antilogwu Dance  


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the rabbits have dibs on the strawberries every year!








 a great summer for the garden
lots of rain, lots of flowers/lots of fresh herbs!
Thanks to the Creator!



music by jabbo smith

after chilling all winter

garden quotes

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iman quotes
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Plants & Healthy Air Articles  

How Plants Clean Up the Air
from Mold, Bacteria & Viruses 

Plants Clean up the Air in Your Home 
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Houseplants that Clean Your Home's air
of Toxins
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How English Ivy Helps to Prevent 
Mold in Your Home
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How Trees  (& Roots) Prevent Flooding
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How Native Plants Prevent Flooding

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 Baltimore Is ‘Most Robbed City’ In The U.S., Study Shows


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a beautiful poem by sufi poet yunis emre 





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....always consider the source...



Keep Shining! 

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October is 

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 





(a little) classic salsa/merengue/jazz/timba/
jazz con swing.. percussion & rhythms 
music mix 2018 -

fall/winter

about the spanish & congolese inspired
 

Elito Reve y su Charangon
Fea. Mykel Fonts

some Congo beats & amazing harmonies
 with

more of



Pedrito Martinez does Los Van van 

Los Van Van  (classic)

Los van van

 Como Cantan Como Bailan Los Negros

Fania Allstars

Maykel Blanco 

el Nino & Verdad






various
(India,Brazil,Islamic, Irish, Caribbean,Hispanic, African) 















Caribbean Festival 

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good vibes & lots of congas!


2018




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(African Art)

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 Other Interests




It's all about Good Tea
"Mr. Earl &  Mr Grey"




I've enjoyed this tea, forever!

homage to African drumming circles ,

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interests
culture & genealogy 










more info on 

from looking into my DNA - I'm currently researching 
 
 
other DNA  interests 
 
of the  Merikens, Creoles, Arcadians, Hugenots, Liberian Kreyol
 
 
researching places like..dismal swamp.fouta djalon, upper guinea, mali,  casamance senegal?ziguinchor senegal,
democratic congo,benin-togo (edo) .... arcadia,lousianna,the bahamas, malawi, puerto rico
the french caribbean


 
 


 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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here's some of  my other a mix generated/on GEDmatch


 &


my GEDmatch ancient oracle estimates
 


my gedmatch ethiohelix chart's calculations.

Check the  EthioHelix calculator - Gedmatch.com 

 for  interpreting the origins of your own African ethnicity.

nilo saharan languages
koi san
biaka pygmy
north african
east africa
west africa 
the edo people
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Sites for 
 
 Afro American/ Afro Caribbean /Afro Asian Ancestors 





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below, more on
African Kingdoms


other interesting sites
(if genealogy is your thing)




 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 



good books for research &  information




a good website


&  


(from Christine's genealogy site)



What I've learned so far..........
it's helpful to  Get a DNA test..

1.It's always best to do your own research and
check out & verify your own (multiple)  sources.
just don't copy & paste 
other people's research & info You could be copying Other People's mistakes.
 
 

 
 
 
 

 


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It's a good idea to
Ask for permission & it a good idea to always credit your sources*.  


 Enjoy the evolving  Process, the Discoveries  &  Have Fun!

what I'm reading...



book title



@ https://www.amazon.com/African-Americans-Bluff-South-Carolina/dp/1570030928 
an atomic bomb was dropped on this little known African American community*  


"You can't hold a Man down Without Staying down With him."

Booker T. Washington

a good book on Slave Revolts  in Puerto Rico 
& Other Links

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a dance of celebration & rebellion






Native American - Tag'wad 'hi 







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cultural games like 


 Brown Girl in the Ring



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Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.

by Rumi


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article 

Trust Your Own Instincts & Boundaries...














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amen!

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maco a very nosy person ....
a stranger who cannot stay out of 
your business. 

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maco jokes ! (below)



Hilarious, You're too forward!!

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Evolve &  Live your Best life!!!







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bad vibes / negative energy!






tune by





 ..quotes &   old time quotes ..


 



Love & Happiness










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quotes 


Other People's Drama & Stupid Chaos....

Keep it!
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https://vimeo.com/46694893

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below

alternative cuisines!

reviews 










 

  Culinary & Photography Hobbies..



(spicy chorizo stuffed plantains)











 my meatless
samosas/sambusas


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aug 2019 

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"jack the fruit "
old school jam while cooking

tune by  d -mob

                                                     ....pulled scotch bonnet jackfruit...













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march 2020 -  piononos






 
alt. cuisine
check out my other culinary ideas



east coast - paw paws  

Music - Culture - Food - Dance-  Life!


brass drummer, mali  &  tchourai/thiouraye 

all original images are property of  phillybeanpie*


tune by 

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more Music Vibes 2018




(homage to the chill wkdu vibes) 











 



 








All Photo Images  taken by
& Property of Phillybeanpie Art .

in the middle of chaos, beauty......




afro cuban drummers
 






ball games!




a painting


  





ghost dance
           
       





my interpretation of  teke masks (congo)













mali's luv (art,cloth)













  
      

I've known rivers ... by gary bartz, music

      









akwabaa dolls,ghana













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I crocheted a pomegranate! lol













handmade textile mats/table runners/bench scarves 







 
All Photo Images  taken by
& Property of Phillybeanpie Art .

& things that inspire !

photo of  musician in dc



more things that inspire..
original photos, by me!












All Photo Images  taken by




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guinea baga art @ museum visit

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Baltimore's train station ceiling!







beauty & inspiration is always around
for those who seek & appreciate life's  beauty.













baltimore cool, painted screens!



a crayon colored laundromat


a nice theater to see a lynn nottage play in





a statue of Mr. F. Douglass
on waterfront







dc chinatown - tune by 







above image
seen in Baltimore ... a very cool window !
- Beautiful,  a few Urban advocates of peace
for a City in  Severe Crisis!


tunes - click links below to listen





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more music jazz & world beat












( burning spear artscape, july)





photo of mr. winston rodney (burning spear)
doing his thing!



music links below


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mantra
poem by maya angelou




...more things that inspire..
Always God , Family, Friends, Nature & Music
architecture & nature..

 










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Flo- rida



not flo-rida



Arizona



the heart of rock & roll is in Cleveland...













Ohio


"isla linda y preciosa"



Virginia








leeward islands














my photography









music by Ghana's  kojo antwi  for
baltimore style/urban cool  - akwabas in the windows\



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sun dappled summer linens




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blood orange candle








book selection - harlem style













Baltimore



Philadelphia











tissue paper  covers

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 handmade ankara phone portfolio

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in smaller size for traveling light..

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medium sized tote
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handmade clutch purse
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click link below to enjoy music 

just bees and things & flowers? :) roy ayers

 image

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.. there's nothing like live conga drums!!!...








Thankful For...




farmers market fun!   




(norway spoon) for more kitchen art- click here



My Moroccan Tea kettle



The Local Coffee & Tea Shops
Cafes



The Local Florist Shops



the Many Local  Confectionery Shops Candy Stores in this Burg'!
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other burgs


au bon lieu
 

 



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other stuff




exploring the hidden scent shops and apothecaries
or when I travel




i like to create -
paintings, textiles, crafts, digital photos, photography
(of how i view this world)  & more!
all work copyrighted, to inquire about my work
-- contact me at - phillybeanpie@gmail.com



 Bean Pie - Music by Sonny Philllips


or my homemade version 



(a sugar-free)
it's  all good.
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tune by gene harris




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 once u identify your
favorite flowers scents or  oils
-here's a good resource

the basenotes fragrance site

Unique Scents for Your Home!!

oud you?
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Antonio Broccoli Porto

Shakoor Inc Interiors 

Mother Jones

Tabor Ethiopian 
 
Ebenezer's Ethiopian

Calabash Tea & Tonic 

Emmas' Tea Spot

Serengeti Teas & Spices 

Juniper Culinary Apothecary

Oherbals

Pavan Food 

African Arte

Vero Beach Art 

The Walters Art 

Ramon Alejandro Art 

Harmonia Rosales Art 

Tamara Natalie Madden Art

Design Stockholm

foundrie no 201 blog

keita turner design 

jaimecuba 

material culture

drama mama bookshop
 
erika ward interiors

f*ck your nguchi coffee table blog 

copper paper interiors

serena & lily 

bailey li interior design

darryl carter design 

halden interiors 

Joy Moyler Interiors

hamill gallery

romanek design studio

chinoisery chic

the jungalow

nichole gibbons style

cecil hayes interior design

aphrochic

other interests

julian francis abele 
(architect)

fort mose historical society 

art- omar viktor  diop 


art exhibit
NOW LOOK HERE THE AFRICAN ART OF APPEARANCE


blackbeard & black pirates 

black seminoles in Fla. 

slave revolts in puerto rico 

marcus garvey philadelphia

touring philadelphia's black history

gullah /geechie nation news

remembering the women
that j marion sims experimented on
in SC

quilts of gees bend

the dogon of Mali

Mami Wata

black renaissance noire journal

kinfolk magazine

american craft council

bead & jewelry magazine

stampington creative magazines

african arts journal

connaissance des arts

philadelphia magazine 

ancient african writing
systems

the Ishango bone
(the congo & mathmatics)

king  leopold's ghost
(congo genocide)

peepal tree press (literary)

spoken vizions magazine

journal of contemporary african art


‘An artist doesn’t need to go anywhere. 
 Creating art is being. You can be wherever you are.’ |
on the Late Artist Issa Samb
 
 
 
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if  Covetousness is 
Your Nature, then?
it is what it is...
 
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classic
 
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 a
Chill  Autumn!
 

 
- more interesting sites-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Sept. 2020
 

 
 

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hotel/spa  inspired
a very nice room spray by APC
(but it"s always sold out)
 
 Other Scents, I like
Macbeth Collection - Wild Jasmine room spray
 
 
ideas - DIY's
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*tune by*
 
 
 


- global tunes by -
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pure Gold (South Africa)
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 November 7th
 
 
 
 
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 December 2020
 
 
 
stay optimistic/ stay focused
& keep your sense of humor
-2020 a harsh & trying year year -

remember -" this too shall pass"





 adieu 2020
retro farewell tunes for 2020
 
 
by
 
 
 
 

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a little winter bass & worldbeat
playlist
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winter 2020
 
satsumas/pomegrante still life (mine )
 
 
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 January

A Blessed 2021
 
 
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 After What seemed like
 The Longest 4 Years....

old school tune for....J&K


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New Years
Day Recipes...







Janurary's Picks 2021
 
diverse guitars & stuff

(winter, painting in the kitchen mix :) )

Music by Carimi & vayb ill yayad
 
 
 

 
a favorite  classic konpa
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 


 
retro Zin 
 
retro Riske
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beautiful..
 
 


 
 
 

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 February
 
 

 
Black History Month 
2021
 

African American History Month
 Links
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Quotes

In Difficult  Times,  Give Thanks!

Keep Moving Forward


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 February
in the kitchen

 
 Homemade February 2021
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Black History Month February 2021
 
 
 
I've read Small Island -
dont miss Andrea Levy's the
Long Song (airing this month)

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 Art 
 
 
 
 
 Celebrate Black History Month by shopping
 from these 14 Black-owned businesses in Philly
 
 
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 cocooning
interiors & all of that other good stuff 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BAD Guild Obsidian House: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 with a Library to Die For"
 
 
 
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stuffed collards
 
 February 2021
 
bariis
Homemade February 2021
 

 

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scallops
Homemade

Homemade February 2021
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veggie chick'n & mushrooms in puff pastry
with broccoli & cheese
Homemade February 2021
 
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March is National Music in Our Schools Month
& Women's History Month
 
 


 
Moving into Spring 2021!!!
 
 Stay Inspired!!!
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Articles
 


 
 

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-- A Mix Rainy Spring  Mornings --
diverse
(good for chilling painting
dancing to smooth - jazz or making coffee & breakfast )
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

chill spring mornings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


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 March 2021 -15 minute, Airfryer Springrolls
Homemade & Delicious
 
 
 
SPRING INTERIOR ARTICLES  &  IDEAS!!!

 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 



 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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the science of scents
 
a nice dupe for the diffuser! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Good Scents for Your Home !!!

 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Spring 2021

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delicious with 
 orange green and yellow peppers
spicy 

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April in the kitchen
 
airfryer experiment
less cooking oil !

Spring 2021
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either way...  great! 
 
 
 
 

 

Homemade
 
 
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April 2021
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 (the dudes in  the video's hallway though)
 
Nah we're not hanging out like that
 

 

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 believe your intuition
 
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Humor
 
 
 
aka - back the f*ck up offa me! 
 
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savory
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Snapper
 


washed thyme
from my garden
 
 

 
 
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Spring Mix 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 











 
 
articles & sites of of interest
 
 
 


 
interiors  / inspiration
 
 




 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 



Was Inspired by a Bahamian Hotel


July 2021


July's playlist
 

 
Mizik Mizik w/ the lateEric Charles
 
 
 
 

 

 
Classic Highlife Vibe...

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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July's Culinary Ideas











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Leftovers, Work!
Delicious
July 2021
 
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july cooking ideas 2021 
 

 


 
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 homemade spicy
matar paneer with dried chilis
 

 
 
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sandwich
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Delicious, Airfryer made
 
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summer 2021 
 

 








with asiago cheese, garlic, scallion, spice,  lemon




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2021
 
 August / painting mix
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rick Braun
 
 
 
Stephanie McKay doing 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
August 2021
 
 




 
 

homemade
 



Delicious!!!!

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August 2021 Articles & Ideas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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 The Kitchen
 August Ideas
 


 


chana aloo
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 cabbage!
 
 
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Delicious!



sides
 
 

 
 


 season the flour with spices/make a batter

 




fry , drain on paper towels

Delicious  Pakoras
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score 1 leaf/sheet of  puff pastry
 
 




bake





a treat!
 
 
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Tomato/Ginger Luv
...oh yeah...
 



aug.2021
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rainbow trout


fruited slaw

aug, 2021
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from bulbs
 
late august flower
in garden


 
music by
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rajnigandha/Tuberose
from my garden
 
 
 
September 2021
 
september's playlist

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (loving the moba headress)
 
 
 
classic 

 
 
 
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 cookies old school

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black bean soup


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apples


 
Homemade
cold sesame peanut/tahini salad
__culinary ideas__
 

 


the next day for breaky
delicious!!

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Baked Fish
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 a favorite backup-meal alt.
air fryer spring rolls
(make & freeze)
 
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 crispy  okra
 
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__a Pilau using haldi & toasted jeera__
 
 
 




 

 
 

 
 
 
 
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made with besan flour
& spices

Spicy * Flavorful * Crispy


drain first on paper towels 


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spinach rolls
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articles & inspiration 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
that Songye Kifwebe Mask, though!)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
genealogy
 



 
 
RIP Secretary of State , Colin Powell




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*A Nice Chill
Jam Session*
 
 
 
 -October 2021-
 
Kitchen musings
 
my version of...







fresh tomatoes & onions, scallion..









this is a no sugar added recipe *

 It's an October thing...

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Delicious!!


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more music
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 a homemade pelau
 
 
 

 

 


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 a homemade spicy toasted wheat burrito !
 

 




 
 burrito breakfast remix with egg
 
 
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homemade
 

 




 

the aroma of 
 October's sesame buns
 
u can split dough and make a batch of half sweet/half savory
 

 


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delicious
 

homemade  rellenos
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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 homemade savory crepes
 
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Jerk Tuna Steaks
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 November 2021

Tunes 

  (Do it! / Nice Persimmon Throw Back Vibes)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A Treat!
 

 
 honing up on my baking skillls
it's November 2021!- Baking season..
 
A Small Batch! 
 




 
never be afraid to
add your own spin
or substitutions  to
basic recipes *


 
 

 
 





 


 Light & Airy 
(let rise 2x)

 Delicious with Coffee or Tea!
 

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Homemade 
 








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unbaked
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

 




For Thanksgiving 2021!
Blessed 
 
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Crispy Spicy Delicious!
 

 

 
 
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 Balsamic marinated  spinach salad 
 
 
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Morning Oats!
-----



 Shrimp Salad
(blue chesse dressing
 
___
 
 

breaky 
 ----- 
 
 







Great with tea, or coffee
Strudel
-----
 
 Make a homemade tzatziki
sauce/ marinade
 
 
grilled pita with lettuce, tahini, cukes, banana peppers

 


with Arugula


experiment with different greens
like butter lettuce & peppery arugula!
 
 


this can also be done with meatballs
like a Kofta 
 

Delicious Veggie Gyro
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Maduros Fritters
 ----

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------ 
 
 
 
(video Humor )  
 
 
 

 

Late Fall tunes 2021
 
 
(retro & more)
 
Paul McCartney a classic

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 
 
air guitar moment 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
***
 
Dec. 2021
Seasonal Music 
 
 
 
 
 
the soca Baron
(dis melody sweet too!)
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
(Bad Bass Man 
played for or/Produced )


 

.... 
 
 
yautia
banana
turmeric
 
 


 


 
 
.. yard stuff ..
 
late autum
looking back at
past summer gardens
 

 


 
 


 
 
Jan 2022 rolling in!
 

.....
 
 
2022 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Robert Glasper & Nora Jones
 
 
 
 
 
(some kwaito?)


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
-- 
 
some classic funk
 

 
 

---

.....
 
Winter 
Culinary Diversions
 


with lots of ginger







Jan 2022 rolled in!
-----
 
 

 
 

 
 homemade
 spinach, spice,and basmati rice!
 
---- 


----
 



 

 
----- 
 
 

 

 

 
 Below Freezing
Ice or Snow???
 Comfort Food
 Homemade Delicious!
----- 
 

 




Homemade Aloo Paratha
----
 


 
 

_______



an easy brunch


-----
 
 




 

 
Grilled Veggies/Whole Wheat Cous Cous
 
 
 
----



incense/bakhoor 1
 
 
 


music

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
----- 
 

 
 February 2022
 
 
 
 ----
 
February's Tunes 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 -----

 Culinary  Ideas
 


 



Delicious !
----- 

 ***Mornings**


----
 
 
a rare february find
(fresh)
 
 
 





 
fresh  homemade mustard greens
w/ potlikker
delicious! 
 
------


 


 

 
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
 
 
-----
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
starchild /star fruit
 
( level 42 classic)
 
 or
 
 
----








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----
 
shortcut patties / empanadas
w/ goya discos





 
 
air fryer version
-----









(toasted sesame seeds optionial)

Orange Shrimp Homemade
-----
 
from the cupboard
 

 


A tomato  explosion
of Flavor
(used jasmine rice out of basmati)
tomato love!!!!!
 
 
keep your own spice mix
 

 





------

-----





delicious fish >>>
 
-----
 
 




 

 


 
 



Baked Veggies
Delicious
_____
 
 






 
 
___fried fish __ 
 
------ 





berry sweet!
--- 


 
 
(almond milk)
----



 
___


 
 
 Spring is Coming...
----- 
 






Abstract Tex Mex Style Enchiladas

------
 

---- 
 





 


 

 

 delicious & light !!!
---- 

 
----





 

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------
 
Tunes March 2022
 
 
( a Classic)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

----
 

April
----
 
 



 
delicious !
 
----
 

 

 








Homemade

Spinach- Onion- Zatar - Goat Cheese,  Fatayers
 
Delicious & Light 
 
----
 
 Fatayers 2 ways...
 

 
 
 



a variation
 

----
 




homemade baked lemon pepper flounder
 
 
 ---
 
 

 
 

 


 
----
 
 


 



 

 

 

 Delicious
 Homemade Spicy Tuna Rolls!
 
 
----- 












earl grey tea


...

tune by celia cruz
 
 
 
 
_____
 
 
 


 





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MAY 2022

allspice/pimento spice


rolling with grace (brand) today





delicious!!

----

 
May - June
2022 

 
 




 
 ----
 

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June 
 
 





 




 A nice Cool Slice!
 
 
 
 



Delicious


 
Wine, Herbs & Baked Flounder 
 
 
 ...
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 




 
 
 
 
 Delicious Baby Bok Choy/Pak Choi
Stir Fry

----





----- 
 
 

 

 

 
 


good salad
 
____ 








of course I added apple cider vinegar,
a pinch of mustard powder & red pepper flakes...



easy meal options




 
 
 
 cheese & onions
 
 
 
 parmesan, olives,asparagus, onions & herbs



 
 ----
 
 
 

 
 
 _goat cheese, asparagus, peppers, onions & herbs_
 
 homemade...with or without side salad
 ---
 
 

 
 

 



 
 delicious!!!
 ---
 
 

soup's light

------
fruit's ripe
 
 

 






retro soul tune by Jay & the Techniques
 ( i luv Northern Soul Music)
 
 
_____

------
 
 
 
 

 ---
 

 
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------
 
 

 
 Keeping Cool ?...
 
----









quorn filets in yassa sauce
 delicious & homemade
 ---
 
 
 ---
 






 homemade blackened grouper
 
 






 
 
---







homemade greens



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---

...

art of nimba

...

 History , Genealogy &  Articles of Interest  
 
 ...
 
 
 ...
 
 
 
 ...
 
 
 
...
 
 
 ...
 
 
 ... 
 Interesting from the Web
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 


____
 

 
 ...
 

 
 
 
 more Info on..
 The enslaved African Muslim behind the first Islamic text written in U.S.
... 
 
 Interesting Book
 
 





...

 
 


...
 
 
  ---
 
 
 off the beaten path
(genealogy)
History of the Merikans 
 
 
 
----
 
 
---
 
 
 
 
 ---
 
 
 
 ...
 
 
____ 
 
 


 
Diverse Spring/Summer Playlist 2022
retro  jazz fusion & more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
( a jazz fusion classic)
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
--- 

Blessed with Another - humid swampy July :)


more music.. 


 
 
 
 


 

 ------
 
 




 
 
 
 
Delicious
 no sugar added french toast!
 -----
summer 2022




______
 
 



 
 ...
 

 



 
 
 
aug. 2022 - delicious! 

------
 
 


 





 
 Cool  Pasta Corn/ Avocado / Salad
 ---
 


---- 
 
 
 
 

 

 
air fried paneer

(used frozen this time
but recipe for making it fresh here -
retro kitchen  blog
 
 


 
 

---- 

 
 



 
------ 
 
 


 

 

 

 
 

 
 bomb
 
-----
 
 
 a favorite meditation
 for decades
 regardless of location
 

Tune by
 
 

 
 





 
Summer Jams 2022


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
---
 
 



 

 

 

 


Delicious!
 
 



 for Necessary  Rainy Late  August Mornings ! 
Classics...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

....
 
 

More Articles

....


Savory Fatayers (meatless)







-----
-----
 
 


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___
 
 

 


 
 ----
 
 









 

 



 Delicious
Less Sodium Noodle Bowl
----- 
 

 

mix with  Neufchâtel, Coconut
roll.... slice...&  bake
 
 


(no sugar added)
--
perfect for tea
 
=====
September  2022


 
 
Wow,  RIP & Thanks for the Music!
 

 
 
 
 
October 2022  Mornings Mix

Tunes

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
...
 
 

 

 
 

 
---
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
--- 

October 2022





----


----
Articles of Interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
-- 
 
(other Omou Sangare music linked on blog)

 
---


 --
 
== 

Baltimore Fishbowl

---

 
----
 
 

 soup!
 

 
Pizza







 January 2023

 - 
 
 

 
 
Steeping Sorrel Sepals & Bayleaf


 Homemade
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 ====
 
 
 







spicy hot crispy okra
====








(pigeon peas version)

coins & dollars
------

----







==== 
 
 
bye bye 2022

 
 
...

January 2023 Tunes 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 


-----


sometimes? I just can't...I can't even begin...
 
 
 
 ...


 
---
 
 
 
articles
 

that Genealogy thing ....
 
 
 
interesting sites for researching Scottish ancestors
& Slavery Connections
 

 
 
 
 
 ...
 
 


Art
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
----- 
 


 Winter  Feb. 2023
 
 -----
 Articles
 
 
 
 

 
 Music 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

----


----


---


----

Peppery Greens simmered in Coconut Milk
____



 

-----
 

-----
 
 

 
_____ 
 

 
 

 

 


 
---
 

 



 homemade crepes

-----
 
 


cherimoya
----- 
 
 


 

 

 



====
 


 culinary ideas - Anticipating Spring 2023
 
 
 


 


 

 a Delicious Scented Pinapple Candle







---

Spring 2023






====






---

 
 
 
salad

+++++
 
 

 

 


 


 
delicious  guava jackfruit & couscous


++++ 

-----
 

 



Ground Flaxseeds





Delicious Oyster Mushrooms

----





 
Peppery-Garlic -Lemon -Delicious!
 
Pasta
----
 
 

Delicious Fusion Cuisine
 


delicious

----
 
 



 
 a Treat
 
------
 
Egg Foo Young!
 

 


 
 


Delicious!
-----









 March / April  2023 Music by 



 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ++++
 
 

 Articles of Interest Spring 2023

 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 

----



____


culinary ideas








---
 
 

---




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-----




______



----





_____
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 






(salmon with homemade mango  chutney)
another way..
-----










Bang Bang Shrimp, Homemade
____




-----
 
 



 
 
 ++++++

delicious!










homemade chole  with aloo
& chapati/parathas

----
 
fruit break
 


____
 
 
Delicious
Cod Fish



homemade bacalao fritters








----


weekend crustless mini quiche
----







Salmon w Pigeon/Gungo Peas

----

July's seafood & plant based cuisine suggestions, below
....you don't have to cook the same thing everyday




---


----



 
homemade  biryani   pelau
---

ripen them in a paper bag





..great with tea..

a summer Peach Thing, delicious ..w/  no sugar added !
 
---

from died beans  -small soaked overnight, control the salt







delicious , small corn tacos
 

----
 
 

 

 
 
 delicious  spicy watermelon curry over rice !
 
 
----
 
 ___
 
 


 
 
 
 bomb - homemade veggie fried rice !
 w/ basmati rice, herbs & spices,sesame oil
 shaoxing wine, scallion, garlic, onions, ginger & more
__
 
on a vibe
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




 
Tasty,  homemade szechuan broccoli and shrimp
 
---
 
 

 
 current interests
 
 
 

 
 
 

 


 
 
 


 
 
 
Genealogy
 
 
 

 
 




 
(I knew about the African, European  & West Indies  connections, already)

the unexpected Newfoundland/Labrador component 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
---

 
 
----


--
 
 
 
Music
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Orqestra Gitano (beautiful instruments)
 
 Music
 
 

 
 

 
 


 
 
 
jalapenos




it's a summer thing!
----



smoky with paprika & liquid smoke, spices, vinegar
smashed garlic, herbs, saute'd onions


----

---
 

 


 ---
 

 add salsa
----

sandwich mode


with red pepper spread




 
 
more summer 2023, weekend culinary  ideas.......
king oyster mushrooms, crispy bonaito fries,
 stringbeans & potatoes homemade delicious!
 
---

my take on

spicy homemade) watermelon curry while it's in season
----












...jerk salmon soft tacos, homemade...


----
 





 
 
 
 homemade fried mahi mahi , seasoned rice & veggies
____
 

---- 




 
 
 homemade cauiflower  pakoras made with chickpea/besan flour
 
 

 
---



delicious 
creamy curried lentils with shado beni ,
tarka/tadka veggies, hot peppers & spices 
 
 
++++++
 
 

---




with good coleslaw
Trout



-----
 
 
----

---


----





----



 


 
 


morningstar imitation bacon rashers

or


 

a 2 egg Soufflé  with veggies & cheese
 
 alt. breakfast options





----- 



tomatoes from my garden on toasted bun

banana peppers





season the boniato when it comes out of oil


____
 





 

 
 _rechauffe / Fish with Remoulade Sauce___
 
 
 
 

 
 

 Fresh Kale
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 Brown Lentils
----- 


 
 








 


 
  *stuffed Peppers *
_____


 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 homemade
airy guava donuts
 -----
 
 




 mix with veganaise or mayo
 


 


 
 
 
 ____homemade bang bang shrimp___
 
 
 
 
 



 
 homemade
coconut rice/butterfly pea tea - pudding
---- 
 
 
 

 
 
____
 
 

 
 

 
 

Articles of Interest , Genealogy
 
 
 
 









 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
_____
 


August Tunes
 
 



 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
---



---
 

 



 
 
 delicious!
 cold  salad /peanut sauce noodles with sesame oil
----
 
 







2 egg mini quiches
 
 

 

 
 a tasty homemade everything but the kitchen's sink salad
 cabbage, beans, seasoned tvp. cheese,onions, tortilla strips,cukes, sour cream, chipotle dressing
-------
 


____
 
 
 Vegetables or Seafood meal suggestions
for the dog days  of September....

____
 
 

 

 

 
 
Brunch,  some weekends are made for
 that retro goodness
---- 
 
 
 
1.make a banging bahn mi sauce
2. hollow out & toast bread
3.add filling

 (hot peppers, pickles, cabbage, radish, carrots, cukes, onions....)
 



all veggie filling with  veggie deli slices


slice & serve, delicious!!!


----

---
guava glazed salmon



---

Blueberry /Peach/Puff Pastry
 


 
 with tea or coffee...
 






----








Pita deliciousness!
__

Late Summer /Early Fall 2023

Tunes
loving the tiny desk concerts of NPR
& other music



 
 
 
____
 
 

 
Autum's  Interests & Articles
 


 ...more geneaology stuff....
(delving into my diverse  genealogy bag -)
 
about the Creeks
 
 
 Other Links 
 
---



more on St. Helena Island fr. genome web
 
 
 
 





if You don't follow the Genealogy Links on this Blog.. scroll to the top and Check out the Smithsonians's  Sailors and Daughters Exhibit & Related links ....
 
 most links on this blog  have a connection
 
 
 if U share some of those same surnames listed...
 



 



----
 
 
 
 

 
 
Articles



 
-----

Meal Ideas, for  Autumn
( Fortify and Have Fun! )

Greens
 
 
 
 



----



-----

....from scratch
 
 
 


 hot water cornbread and greens
_____






Homemade Egg Foo Young - My Way
-----
 
bullace
 -----

 
 
 
 










Delicious Homemade Gumbo
(w/okra/shrimp/Crab claw meat)
 
 
 

 
 Autumn 2023!
 
 
 articles of interests
 
 
The Beautiful  Quilting Work of  Ed Johnetta Miller
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
----- 
If we stand tall it is because we stand
on the shoulders of many ancestors. African proverb


 
 
 
tune 
 
 ____
 
 Culinary ideas!

_____



-----

 
 
______







-----
 

 

saute & season first




Buffalo Naan Pizza
-----









gojuchang/ginger/pineapple tuna steaks (homemade)
 

 delicious!!!
 
-------
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 Great with Tea, or Coffee
_____
 
 

 

 
 


-----
 






 
 
 

 
 
an H Mart   Aficionado
 *delicious homemade shrimp rolls*
 ----
 
 




 --------
 

_____

Fall / Winter    2023 Tunes




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
___


december's eclectic mix (2023)


 
 



___

 
 
...January's Culinary ideas...
 
 

 
 
 


 
 
 
Porgies









homemade seasoned  potatoes-  ( gas station style)

 
 



turmeric & almond milk




 
Happy 2024 !!!!

Windy, Cold, Icy, Wet,at times Gloomy?
busy january /comfort foods
Pescatarian

&
Vegetarian


----





 
 


 
 

 
 delicious !
 
--- 







Feb. delicious ! grilled fish






light blue cheese dressing


___


----




aloo amchur with  tamarind chutney
----








 spicy mole, black bean & cheese enchiladas
 
Jan./Feb.2024



______
 
 
 







my take on a homemade mataar paneer/made w/
a spiced tomato ginger gravy, ground cashews &  almond milk

----







Salad
_____
 
 

 

 
 


 

 
 
 
 tamarind ginger Grilled Tuna Steaks with homemade
Chutney , Delicious
 
----
 
 

 





____

Music Feb/March 2024
 
 
 
 
from Coltrane to Gabor    Wes to  Chico H!
 
 Early on...I started school (lived) in the Fairhill section/it was not 
very far from the Badlands.
While Growing up I was always in Love with Art, Musc & Dance.
My Mother always had a vast Music & Book/ Magazine Collection. 
We listened to more Music or Read &  than watching TV.
We were always in the Library.
 
 

 
Tunes
 
Mongo Santa Maria Solo
 
 
 New York Congueros on the  subway
 
 
 (morning start - sweet grand combo beats
firing on all cylinders & good coffee)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
----
 
 
 
 
 
 can he play it?
 ...
 
 
 
 
 
 

Music RIP

---
 

Genealogy  DNA resources March List (some free *)

 
 


 
 
 
 ...Good Sites - if U have hundreds of Ancestors/DNA matches in   Humacao Puerto Rico...
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 


---

Meal Inspirations for  March 2024







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Delicious Shrimp & Rice
----






quorn site here
can be made with mushrooms or tofu
or plain veggies *


whole wheat chapatis
=====

 this mug's  image is kind of like the
work of the late Malangatana Ngwenya
 
 
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3 comments:

  1. Absolutely love that green and yellow sunflower crochet purse. Beautiful work

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  2. Absolutely love that green and yellow sunflower crochet purse. Beautiful work

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  3. The Sunflowers? that's one of my favs.also Thank You :)
    & I really love Your creative work too!

    @ https://www.pinterest.com/dots3rdaughter/

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