Harlem Whole Foods opening TODAY (July 21st). While that is great in and of itself, I'm most excited that this store will be carrying my friend Yemisi's line of EgunsiFoods West African soups. The soups are also great as sauces. I love all of them, but the egunsi one is my absolute favorite. If you enjoy supporting local small businesses, women-owned businesses and/or minority-owned … [Read more...]
Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC ft. Nile Rodgers: 2054 The Tour “Parents Night Out” Giveaway
Some groups are timeless. I asked some friends which age group still loves Earth, Wind & Fire and to my pleasant surprise, there was a wide range of answers. From millennials on up, all ages still appreciate songs like "September", "Shining Star", and "Fantasy". That is why I'm excited to partner with Madison Square Garden for a special Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers: … [Read more...]
Thai Yellow Chicken Curry with Thai Rice (and a $50 AMEX Giveaway!)
Congrats to the winner: AroonsriA representative of Thai Trade recently reached out to me to see if I would like to host a sponsored giveaway for Mom in the City readers. Since I love Thai food, I was happy to participate. There are various kinds of rice available in and from Thailand - sticky rice, traditional white jasmine rice, brown rice, and jasberry (a healthy alternative). As a … [Read more...]
Must-Have Fourth of July Recipes
While the Fourth of July (Independence Day) is officially a commemoration of the historic adoption of the Declaration of Independence, food tends to take a central role in the celebration. Grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, barbecue cookouts and picnics are held throughout the nation. Below are 20 "must-have" Fourth of July recipes - favorites that are perfect for whatever festivities that you have … [Read more...]
Favorite Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Father’s Day 2017
Father's Day is this upcoming Sunday, June 18th. My husband, dad, and father-in-law all had really easy Father's Day requests this year. My dad said, "Anything". Reggie asked for a "Father's Everyday Heroes" t-shirt that the kids helped design for our new, family-friendly t-shirt line plus specific breakfast, lunch, and dinner requests. Reggie's dad has everything that he wants so he asked for a … [Read more...]