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The Elixir: Must-See – Soul Food Junkies on PBS Tonight
Tonight at 10 pm, Independent Lens on PBS will premiere the documentary titled: Soul Food Junkies. Bryon Hurt, award-winning documentary filmmaker, published writer, anti-sexism activist and lecturer, sets out on a historical and culinary journey to learn more about the soul food tradition and its relevance to black cultural identity. Through candid interviews with soul [...]
Dear Summer 2011 – The UC Bids Farewell To A Summer To Remember
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) I have said on many occasions that there is nothing in the world that compares to an Uptown summer. Uptown summers are magical, memorable and magnificent creatures. A summer Uptown is its own entity, embodied with self-generating electricity, noise and presence. Certain Uptown summers leave an indelible imprint on your memory. [...]
The Elixir SOUL Food Series: Get BERRY Healthy This Summer
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Photography by Briana E. Heard Happy Summer Uptown! For those unfamiliar with my SOUL food series, please note that it stands for: Seasonal, Organic, Unprocessed and Local! When we are on a quest for good health, it isn’t always easy. There are so many obstacles in our path. However, the summertime [...]
The Elixir SOUL Food Series: Papaya
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Back by popular demand, the Uptown SOUL food series is happy to introduce to you one of my favorite warm weather delights, the precious papaya. Before I proceed, I’d like to clarify that SOUL food is not exactly what you think… at least not coming from the Uptown Collective’s wellness [...]
The Elixir – Easing Into Spring
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@TheSpeachGal) After a grueling winter, spring is finally upon us. We literally had the snowiest January in history and I’m still a little skeptic that we won’t have more! I don’t know about you but I intend to spend my time outdoors after being a hermit for most of this season. [...]
The Elixir SOUL Food Series: Glorious Greens
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Do you know what is the #1 missing item on the American plate? Would you like to eat healthy but say you can’t because it is too expensive? Do you believe eating healthy takes too much time and effort? Well, I am here to give you the green light and [...]
THE ELIXIR ODYSSEYS – THE WIZARD OF OZ AND THE SONGBIRD
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes Last week I wanted to get away from the computer and go out in search for knowledge. First stop, the Dr. Oz show. So I hopped on the 1 train from 168th to my destination, 30 Rock. My friend managed to get us tickets and I want to believe our charm [...]
THE ELIXIR – UPTOWN SOUL FOOD: CALABAZA SQUASH
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes I was reminded that fall had made its prompt arrival when I stepped outside this week and had to turn back in to get my jacket. The air has now become crisp and the leaves are beginning to change colors. I am excited because while I love the summer, I do [...]
THE ELIXIR – UPTOWN SOUL FOOD: CILANTRO
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes Up to this point, The Elixir: Uptown SOUL (Seasonal, Organic, Unprocessed, Local) Food series has introduced its readers to the highly visible mangos and avocadoes. While these fruits are locally abundant they are not grown nearby. It is for this reason that I sought to highlight an item that will appease [...]
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