Tag Archives: Recipes
Turmeric Face Mask
By Francine Holmes My new go to product is Turmeric, it’s the unmistakable bright yellowish orange spice that does it all. It can help regulate cholesterol, aides in cognitive function, the list goes on but improving and maintaining healthy skin is … Continue reading
Indigenous Peoples Day
Happy Mother’s Day
by Francine Holmes To all women around the world, wishing you all a happy mother’s day!
DIY Black Tea Facial Toner
By Francine Holmes Toner are great cleanser and at shrinking the appearance of facial pores. Toners can also be used to remove makeup as well as any residual particles that are blocking your pores. Regular use of facial toners can … Continue reading
Memorial Sale
Sauce Arrachide – Peanut Soup
Sauce Arrachide, peanut soup or groundnut soup; the name varies according to the region you’re from as well as the recipe. Continue reading
Thanksgiving Sweet Butternut Mash
by Francine Holmes My favorite recipe for this holiday combines sweet potatoes and butternut squash into a mashed dish. Individually, they are both delicious and easy to make, but together!? They are incredible. Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes 1 butternut squash … Continue reading
Manioc ‘Yucca’ Tots
On my recent trip to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, I stumbled on an old favorite childhood snack while at the market. I can only describe it as tater tots made out of yucca root. By Francine Holmes Yucca root (Manihot esculenta), … Continue reading
Thieboudienne (Senegalese Fish and Rice)
By Francine Holmes Thieboudienne (Tieboudjen or Ceboo jen or Tiebou Djeun, the spelling varies across the board) translated from Wolof (language of Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania) rice and fish is the national dish of Senegal. There are 2 variations … Continue reading