Shh, don’t tell nobody — Gam’s poundcake was really Sara Lee’s — My beloved Gam could almost make anything in her magical cast iron pots and pans. With just a few caveats, she could not make a decent bowl of oatmeal to save her life and she wasn’t a skilled baker, but 9 out of 10 ain’t bad. The cakes from my…

A family recipe that’s changed over the years — just like me — I LOVE CHEESE! All kinds of cheese from good old traditional cheddar to chevre. I love it whether it’s made from cow’s or goat’s milk. I like creamy fontina to salty and somewhat chalky feta. My all-time favorite cheese-centric recipe is macaroni and cheese. It’s just the perfect dish. …

I am recovering from Covid, owe $130,000 in school loans and don’t qualify for the federal program — The first story on the new loan forgiveness program that popped in my newsfeed was one from CNBC: Department of Education announces Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Changes by Abigail Johnson Hess. The crazy part is, I was just talking about this. On September 27, 2021, I (probably like millions…

Some quick and creative ways to promote your pieces on Medium and beyond — I’ve been a writer on Medium since 2019, and since co-founding my writing group, Writers and Editors of Color (WEOC), I’ve learned some tips and tricks along the way. I’ve written about growing your audience through the tried-and-true method of reading reciprocity. …

Everything you want to know about jar salads — Jar salads are one of the easiest, most versatile, and most convenient ways to prep, pack and eat delicious and nutritious eco-friendly meals. I’ve made fresh and light all veggie salads and I’ve also made pasta and bean salads. Here are my Top 3 Tips: 1. Prep is key. Have clean, sanitized jars and lids ready…

The olives, cucumbers, and juicy tomatoes — I love a simple salad and as I said in a previous article, Greek and Caprese salads are my top summer favorites with chicken Caesar and corn and black bean, and tuna niçoise tie for 3rd. It’s nothing like whipping up a quick Greek-inspired salad when I need a fresh…

A NaNoWriMo writing sprint prompt poem — Green and growing things I love this theme because it reminds me of spring Of new life Of how things grow and begin Green and growing things like plants and feelings Grass and friendships New life experiences Green means life and money options Good and nourishing things Yummy and fresh…