My recent trip to Mexico introduced me to the flavorful journey of ceviche. I literally CRAVE it now! It is a Peruvian dish typically made from fresh raw fish cured in fresh citrus juices, most commonly lemon or lime, and spiced with ají, chili peppers, or other seasonings, including chopped onions, salt, and coriander. Our Ceviche today includes poaching the shrimp first in boiling water. You can poach the fish…
Shrimp and grits are a requirement where I’m from. My Charleston fave doesn’t fit into my 60-day keto challenge so we are going to flip the switch!! I know you are bewildered “Low carb grits? “ No, that hasn’t been discovered yet but we are giving riced cauliflower a creamy treatment to mimic grits. Feel free to add bacon, andouille sausage or create a gravy! Make this recipe your own.…
I fell into complete bliss at Urban MedSpa. I finally treated myself to my first facial. I’m on a journey of understanding more about my skin and how to give it the best care with the help of professionals. My desire for knowledge and some “Me Time” led to booking a facial with Charlotte Urban MedSpa. I chose Urban MedSpa because I have already incorporated their Urban Skin RX products…
You ever hear a fresh new song and instantly get teleported to the clouds? Butterflies in my chest this morning while traveling through Surfaces’ discography. I bumped into their jazzy song “Sunday Best “ on Apple Music. It was the epitome of a VIBE. I took a gander at the rest of the album that single belonged to. Surfaces kept that same uplifting heart and optimism through every track. “Sunday…
Whew! It has been a long week! “It’s only Tuesday, Sis” is the last thing I want to hear. Some weeks just feel like they are trying to go ten rounds. Music tends to lift me up and out of the boxing ring. The right playlist can reset your mind. This is what inspired my weekly “Wake Up Wednesday”. While I have my own jiggy playlist to listen to, I…
What is one song that you would like to deem untouchable to be sampled? Mine would’ve been New Edition ‘Can You Stand The Rain ‘. Unfortunately, K. Michelle recently sampled it. It could’ve been pulled off with more sustenance within the lyrics but that’s another whole ’nother conversation about our state of lyrical content. I am here to chat about our classics being tampered with without the utmost respect. I believe that sampling tastefully is a skill that has been perfected by producers. We…
Always holding my breath that something will happen or someone will disappoint me. Being an adult can easily turn into paying bills and sitting on hold with customer service. Why so serious? That youth and vigor before adulthood took over – keep that same energy because we need it. Don’t lose the glitter. I find myself holding back. Tucking my glitter in a safe because this cruel world doesn’t deserve…
Imagine laying in your bed – hitting snooze for the third time. In that moment you contemplate, “ Is this job/class really worth it?”. The next second, you get a text that says “ The ‘Gotta Dos’ get us to the ‘Get to Dos’. You stop to ponder on that thought and it gives you a boost. That boost just got you out of bed with enough time to get…
How are we to keep positive when surrounded by vibe vampires? Everyday is a hustle and we have to be on our game. One great way to get moving is using affirmations. Affirmations are quotes typical spoken aloud to oneself or silently. The art of spoken word helps us form our realities or at least make them more bearable. We often are our own oppressors and bullies because we let negative…
The jig is up. You can’t eat all this food on my page and achieve slim thick goals for summer. There has got to be balance. I have the best intentions to work out until life gets in the way. I need help with accountability. So, little ‘ol me joined a boot camp for 30 days. Burn Boot Camp to be exact. I was drawn to this boot camp because there was a Groupon for…
