Brooklyn, We Dance Hard!

Oh Brooklyn Museum, one day I will actually visit & see your wonderful works of art. Until then I'm all about the dance party first Saturdays of the month. It suits me because I'm cheap and I love bustin' a move. You also see an interesting mix of people brought together & gettin' down! Some are amazing dancers and some can't catch a beat to save their lives. But at the end of the day, it's beautiful to watch the joy of music & self expression. 

Femi danced so hard he ripped his pants!

Moi!

Ms. Christiana's Closet Thanksgiving Edition!

Check out Ms. Christiana's Closet this month for fun vintage wears, housewares, & dope t-shirts. Check flyer for details. See you there!

Chili Con Soy Carne

Mmmhmmm, how delightful is a big bowl of chili on a cold night? It's the next best thing to a big blanket or a nice hunk of man. I hadn't cooked up a pot in years, but my friend Camilla kept mentioning how much she enjoyed it years ago. It's not too hard to do. Chop up & sweat some veggies, I used an onion, carrots, & green pepper. Add some soy ground meat, or real meat if you fancy. Then stir in some beans & tomato sauce. Serve it up with some cornbread, rice, or homemade tortilla chips from whole Foods. {They are divine!}

Far East Fish

Whole fish is not for the faint of heart. But those of you who cook or haven eaten it know that it's worth braving the bones for a more succulent feast. The first step to good fish is finding a decent fish monger. I get my fish at a market on 125th & Frederick Douglass {it's steps away from the A/B/C/D trains.} It's not so impressive at first glance or smell, but they are attentive & they clean a good fish! I love to take whole Tilapia and smother it in a simple wet rub. My Chinese 5 Spice Mix is simply: kosher salt, olive oil, chopped garlic, & Chinese 5 Spice. Blend together & smather it on the fish, & cook on top of veggies. I used yellow beans & peppers this time. The oils & seasonings will flavor the veggies. It's so good.

Chop, chop!

This is pre-oven. You want to make sure the fish is coated well on both sides & on the inside too.

The tail is delicious, but the head actually has some of the best meat.

Sunday Soup!

Cold weather means savory, hearty foods. The inaugural soup of the season was a curry coconut lentil with homemade croutons. It's a great Sunday dish that will keep you warm for days.