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McDonald’s Teases Fans For Limited Time With Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy
McDonald’s has taken its McCrispy™ sandwich to a new level, giving it a Cajun makeover with bacon. And we know how bacon makes everything better. For a limited time, McDonald’s has introduced its Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy last month, teasers its McCrispy™ fans nevertheless. The new southern-style fried chicken sandwich featuring a flavorful, juicy and crunchy chicken filet is inspired by soul food flavors of the South with a bold, creamy and spicy Cajun ranch sauce, applewood smoked bacon and crisp crinkle cut pickles, all served on a warm toasted potato roll. All this goodness is only 630 calories. The Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy is then spiced-up with a touch the OG McCrispy that...
McBride Sisters Uncork New Legacy Collection Embracing Tradition and Innovation
In the world of winemaking, where every bottle tells a story, the McBride Sisters Wine Company has carved out a unique niche. Founded by sisters Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John, their story is one of defiance against tradition, a celebration of culture and a dedication to growth and inclusivity. With their new Legacy Collection, the McBride Sisters invite wine enthusiasts to raise a glass to the past, present and future. Released in March 2024, the new collection celebrates the McBride Sisters’ unique story. Born on opposite sides of the world, McBride and John were brought together by their shared passion...
Mai Burnette Serves West African Flavors That Are Just a Cookbook Away
Maimuna Zubairu-Burnette shares traditional recipes for the home chef. Restaurants featuring dishes from Sierra Leone and other West African nations are rare in the United States, let alone a cookbook with recipes from those countries. So, you know you are holding a treasure trove of traditional treats when you get your hands on Maimuna Zubairu-Burnette’s “Cooking with Mai: Easy-to-Prepare West African Food” cookbook. The beautifully depicted dishes are the handiwork of the founder and CEO of Washington, D.C.-based Mai’s Kitchen Food Service, who takes inspiration from the food she enjoyed growing up and watching her mother and grandmother prepare. Born in Sierra...
Stanford Inn & Resort Answers the Call for Where to Stay in Mendocino
More than 50 miles of winding roads let you know that you are getting closer to the views and sounds of ocean waves outlining the coastal city of Mendocino. A favorite getaway for Bay Area residents looking for a retreat away from life’s everyday hustle and bustle, Mendocino is known for its peaceful scenery, award-winning wines and world-renowned hospitality. Whether you are coming for a short or extended visit, the question of where to stay in Mendocino can be answered with a variety of accommodation options ranging from cozy to luxurious and everything in between, including traditional camping and for those...
5 Essential Cooking Spices Every Kitchen Needs
If you want your meals to be flavorful and delicious, you need to use spices. Here are the five essential cooking spices that every home needs. Almost all cultures around the world use spices. Spices add flavor and zest to food, transforming bland meals into delicious dinners. If you want to learn how to improve your cooking, you need to understand how to use spices and quality ingredients in your dishes. To help you create delicious meals every day, here are the five essential cooking spices every kitchen needs. 1. Garlic Powder Fresh garlic usually has the best taste, but sometimes you may...
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones Embraces Uncertainty in Farming and Beyond
The Afro-Caribbean British businessman shares his motivational journey to success. Childhood aspirations are often the fodder for success in adulthood, but many well-intentioned individuals go astray as life happens. For Devon-based Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, also known famously as The Black Farmer in the United Kingdom, a promise to himself as a 10-year-old boy tending to his father’s little plot of land helped him stay the course. Despite the curveballs thrown his way, the entrepreneur and author has persevered on his path to success. First Harvest Emmanuel-Jones’ love of caring for his father’s land allotment translated into a lifelong pursuit, one he eventually attained. The 30-acre...
Best Way to Remove Rust from Cast Iron Cookware
If your cast iron cookware begins to show signs of rusting, there is no need to panic. Rust is a common problem for cast irons and can be easily remedied if you know how to handle it and prevent it from happening in the first place. With some guidance from Chef Sheri Raleigh-Yearby, our resident cast iron expert, we will explore the reason cast iron rusts, learn how to prevent it and discover the best way to remove rust from cast iron cookware. Why Cast Iron Rusts? Cast iron can rust in several different ways, all of which include water. If you...
Fresh From the Oven: The Cookie Society Success Story
Being featured in the annual Oprah’s Favorite Things holiday gift list is a highlight for any business. When you’ve been operational for just over six years and only opened doors to a flagship location four years ago, that piece of welcome news is a testament to the hustle every entrepreneur knows. At Frisco, Texas-based Cookie Society, owners Marissa and Jeff Allen can speak to that adventure. Though they established their gourmet cookie business in 2018, the boutique bakeshop opened to the public just as the pandemic hit pause on everything around them in April this year. Not one to flake out...
Almeda Chef Danielle Harris Creates Culinary Music Inspired by Solange
Music by Solange is the soundtrack for the life of a chef in Washington, D.C. The singer’s song, “Almeda,” inspired the name of the Afro-fusion restaurant Danielle Harris opened on Halloween in 2023. “The big person I’m waiting to come is Solange Knowles. It is heavily inspired by her in terms of curation, design, aesthetics, and name,” says the owner of Almeda. Lyrics from the song on Solange’s fourth studio album might best represent the spirit of the 18-seat Almeda, where Harris serves flavor-packed creations. The lines “These are Black-owned things, Black faith still can’t be washed away” echo the chef’s...
Miller High Life and Samantha Davis-Allonce Team Up for Dive Bar Hot Sauce
The Champagne of Beers teams up with Hot N Saucy to invite fans to Taste the High Life with Dive Bar Hot Sauce, an original hot sauce inspired by dive bar flavors. From the brand that brought you Ice Cream Dive Bars and Bar Snack Truffles, comes the latest collaboration to spice up your taste buds. Introducing Dive Bar Hot Sauce – a culinary collaboration between The Champagne of Beers, Miller High Life and Chef Sam Davis-Allonce of the cult-favorite hot sauce brand, Hot N Saucy. This dynamic partnership brings together the refreshing taste of Miller High Life with the fiery...
Sasas Mix Launches First West African Banana Bread Mix in Market
Liberian product boosts West African representation in the American marketplace. Speak of West Africa and let’s be honest, some might think it’s a country in itself. Others might call out Nigeria or Ghana as being part of that side of the African continent. But Liberia? Most don’t recall where that is. Niaka Porte, CEO and founder of Philadelphia-based Sasas Mix, the first West African banana bread baking mix in the American marketplace, plans to change that for the better—one Liberian product at a time. Establishing the business last year and heading into production about six months ago, Porte made a quick...
A Guide to Cabo Verdean Restaurants in Greater Boston
If you didn’t grow up in the New England area, this might be your first time hearing about Cabo Verdean cuisine. Off the westernmost point of continental Africa, you’ll find a beautiful country of islands known as the Republic of Cabo Verde with dishes blending West African flavors and cooking techniques with the colonial influences of Portuguese cuisine. With direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, seafood plays an important role in Cabo Verdean cuisine. From codfish to octopus to our infamous tuna, each dish is filled with rich flavors, and of course always served with a side of rice and...
Mona Sanders Makes Retirement A Little Taste of Heaven
The enticing aroma of sweets baking in her mother’s kitchen ignited a passion for creating homemade desserts in a young California girl. Her fondness for sweets inspired Mona Sanders to share her love of making cookies, cakes and other desserts from scratch with the people in her life. “Cooking and baking is something I enjoy doing,” says the founder of A Little Taste of Heaven. ” When I see the smiles on people’s faces, and they light up because of something they experienced or might have experienced in the past, it always warms my heart.” Sanders remembers standing on a step...
From Baking Disaster to Cake Boss, Chic Sugars’ Erika Oldham Enjoys Success
After more than a decade in business and countless cakes later, Erika Oldham of Chic Sugars could finally be resting. The self-taught pastry chef has worked tirelessly to take her customers’ ideas and bring them to life as jaw-droppingly realistic, gravity-defying cake creations. Business for her Fort Lee, New Jersey, cake shop is full of creativity and her customers’ dedication to supporting the shop’s endeavors is one of the things Oldham enjoys most about entrepreneurship. With business booming and exciting plans on the way, Oldham has no plans to t anytime soon. And her next steps are sure to change the...
Camping Etiquette Tips to Take Care Of and Enjoy the Outdoors
Spring is in full bloom, the days are becoming longer and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors. One popular way to get a dose of fresh air is to go camping. History has proven that camping expeditions are enjoyed by individuals of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and social classes. Some prefer the tent experience while others camp in the comforts of motor coaches. Whether you’re going with family or friends, there are camping etiquette rules to follow to stay courteous to others and the environment while camping. Just because you are in the wilderness doesn’t mean your etiquette stays behind. Camping Etiquette Rules...
Paws for a Cause: Dog & Whistle’s Sustainable Pet Food Revolution
Dog & Whistle is an upcycling pet food company founded by Eric Adams. Upcycling, also called creative reuse, involves repurposing by-products, waste materials and unwanted items into new objects or products in an artistic style or environmental value. Excess food can be fed to animals, converted into energy or composted. Dog & Whistle redistributes high-quality excess food and converts it into human-grade pet food. This practice not only combats food waste but also contributes to the global fight against hunger, making a significant environmental impact. Adams talked with Cuisine Noir to share Dog & Whistle’s sustainable practices and what sets it...
7 Seasonings for Beef Stew to Elevate Flavor Every Time
If you’re craving a hearty meal, a well-seasoned beef stew may come to mind. The popular dish is considered affordable and relatively easy-to-prepare comfort food in many cultures. The right seasonings for beef stew can create a flavorful pot of goodness that will have your dinner companions asking for more. So, let’s get inspired with these seven tips packed with ingredients and spices for beef stew that will take your beef stew to the next level. Beef stew vs soup: What’s the Difference Understandably, stews can sometimes be confused with soup — and both can be enjoyed with some type of starch,...
Denver’s Le French Brings Dia Sisters Lifelong Dream to Life
Long before two sisters traveled on different paths to America, they dreamed of one day working together in their own restaurant. The opening of Le French Bakery & Cafe in the Belleview Station area of the Denver Tech Center in April 2019 brought Aminata and Rougui Dia’s vision to life. “We are amazed. We have people who are coming into the restaurant, and they just want to hug us. That’s how excited they were to have us in the community,” says Aminata Dia, who goes by Ami. The 77-seat modern, chic bakery and bistro is one of several restaurants offering Parisian...
Lin Jerome Co-Creates a Food and Beverage Empire in Las Vegas
It’s hard not to be influenced by all of the lights and action while growing in up Las Vegas, Nevada, even if it is a little. Known for amazing food and entertainment and unbeatable hospitality, “Sin City” is also home to a group of food and beverage concepts that singer turned lawyer and later entrepreneur Lin Jerome started with her business partner Alexandra Lourdes. “Everything I have done has sort of put me on the path that I am on now,” says the New York native who moved to Las Vegas when she was ten. Jerome co-owns Refined Hospitality that operates the...
Adejoké Bakare’s Vision for Chishuru in London Lands Michelin Stardom
Two months ago, chef Adejoké Bakare made history by becoming the first Black woman in the United Kingdom to be awarded a Michelin star for her restaurant Chishuru. The modern West African concept in London’s Fitzrovia district earned its star earlier this year in February, garnering widespread attention and acclaim. “It’s wonderful to have been recognized in this way,” says Bakare, the self-taught chef and visionary behind the award-winning restaurant. Chishuru is changing the game with Chef Bakare’s brilliant fusion of West African flavors complemented by the restaurant’s laid-back atmosphere. “Starred food no longer means linen tablecloths, armies of stiff-backed waiters,...
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