In the Kitchen
  • I’ve been making variations of the cashew cream to compliment meals lately. Curry cashew cream 1 c raw cashews soaked for 3-4 hrs, rinsed 1/2 c water 1/4 tsp garlic...2April 12, 2012

    Curry cashew cream

    I’ve been making variations of the cashew cream to compliment meals lately. Curry cashew cream 1 c raw cashews soaked for 3-4 hrs, rinsed 1/2 c water 1/4 tsp garlic…

  • I’ve tried a couple of vegan sloppy joe recipes, but this seems to be the biggest hit. It also turns out to be the least complicated one, took 10-15 minutes...3April 12, 2012

    Sloppeh Joes

    I’ve tried a couple of vegan sloppy joe recipes, but this seems to be the biggest hit. It also turns out to be the least complicated one, took 10-15 minutes…

  • It seems a number of friends are adopting a vegan diet lately. I can’t say I’m surprised with the number of documentaries, books, and blogs published in the past two...11January 25, 2012

    My Favorite “Cheese” Recipes

    It seems a number of friends are adopting a vegan diet lately. I can’t say I’m surprised with the number of documentaries, books, and blogs published in the past two…

The Brown Mamas Breastfeed Project
  • It’s been way too long since I updated the blog. I have great news to share. Jeanine and I expanded the Brown Mamas Breastfeed project into a book and website...0April 10, 2012

    Exciting endeavors

    It’s been way too long since I updated the blog. I have great news to share. Jeanine and I expanded the Brown Mamas Breastfeed project into a book and website…

  • Over the past couple of days, the interwebs have been all atwitter about the promotion of this breastfeeding doll: The doll simulates suckling at a woman’s breast when it is...6July 22, 2011

    The Breastfeeding Doll is Coming for Your Daughter

    Over the past couple of days, the interwebs have been all atwitter about the promotion of this breastfeeding doll: The doll simulates suckling at a woman’s breast when it is…

  • CALL FOR BOOK SUBMISSIONS UPDATE: SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO October 1, 2011 Please send submissions to: liquidgoldbook[at]gmail[dot]com Liquid Gold: Black Mothers on Breastfeeding Mother’s Day 2011, two mama bloggers swarmed...13June 30, 2011

    Liquid Gold: Call for Submissions

    CALL FOR BOOK SUBMISSIONS UPDATE: SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO October 1, 2011 Please send submissions to: liquidgoldbook[at]gmail[dot]com Liquid Gold: Black Mothers on Breastfeeding Mother’s Day 2011, two mama bloggers swarmed…

  • The impetus for the Brown Mamas Breastfeed Project was a dormant one for months.  Each time I got a nasty glare, surprised look, or harsh word from a stranger about...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: My Story

    The impetus for the Brown Mamas Breastfeed Project was a dormant one for months.  Each time I got a nasty glare, surprised look, or harsh word from a stranger about…

  • Breeze Harper & Sun Harper-Zahn (new-born) How long have you been breastfeeding? or How long did you breastfeed? I only have one child so far but am still breastfeeding him...1May 8, 2011

    BMB: Breeze & Sun

    Breeze Harper & Sun Harper-Zahn (new-born) How long have you been breastfeeding? or How long did you breastfeed? I only have one child so far but am still breastfeeding him…

  • Toya & daughter My daughter is 15 months old and we are still nursing. She was exclusively breastfed for 8 months before introducing solids. Breastfeeding was the only option for...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Toya & Daughter

    Toya & daughter My daughter is 15 months old and we are still nursing. She was exclusively breastfed for 8 months before introducing solids. Breastfeeding was the only option for…

  • Sheli & Nahla 13 mos in first photo…10 mos in last one My son Daniel is 17 he breastfed until 36 mos; my daughter Keri is 14 she breastfed until 30 mos...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Sheli & Nahla

    Sheli & Nahla 13 mos in first photo…10 mos in last one My son Daniel is 17 he breastfed until 36 mos; my daughter Keri is 14 she breastfed until 30 mos…

  • Denene & Babies In black shirt, with Mari, about age 4 months How long I breastfed Mari: I breastfed Mari for 12 months (I pumped for an additional two) The...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Denene & Babies

    Denene & Babies In black shirt, with Mari, about age 4 months How long I breastfed Mari: I breastfed Mari for 12 months (I pumped for an additional two) The…

  • Lea & Janessa with their Babies How long did I breastfeed that babe for: 3.5 years. I tried to wean her gently and finally had to go cold turkey. Mama...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Friends Lea & Janessa with Babies

    Lea & Janessa with their Babies How long did I breastfeed that babe for: 3.5 years. I tried to wean her gently and finally had to go cold turkey. Mama…

  • Tara & Alex @ 7 weeks How long have you been breastfeeding? From moment of birth it has been 7 weeks Why did you choose to breastfeed? I chose to...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Tara & Alex

    Tara & Alex @ 7 weeks How long have you been breastfeeding? From moment of birth it has been 7 weeks Why did you choose to breastfeed? I chose to…

  • Tanashia & Mariah @ 13 months Mariah is 16 months now and is still nursing.  I nursed my first baby for 14 months.  I always knew I would breastfeed my...2May 8, 2011

    BMB: Tanashia & Mariah

    Tanashia & Mariah @ 13 months Mariah is 16 months now and is still nursing.  I nursed my first baby for 14 months.  I always knew I would breastfeed my…

  • I’m Nicole and my son is Ethan. (age 9 months in the photo on the bench, age 21 months in the photo with me in the gray t-shirt). How long...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Nicole & Ethan

    I’m Nicole and my son is Ethan. (age 9 months in the photo on the bench, age 21 months in the photo with me in the gray t-shirt). How long…

  • Cynthia & Ziona @ 17 months How long have you been breastfeeding? or How long did you breastfeed? How long–her whole life, 18 months Why did you choose to breastfeed?...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Cynthia & Ziona

    Cynthia & Ziona @ 17 months How long have you been breastfeeding? or How long did you breastfeed? How long–her whole life, 18 months Why did you choose to breastfeed?…

  • Amber & Jonathan I chose to nurse because I wanted to nourish my child with the best possible nutrients & share the truest bond known to mother & child. I...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Amber & Jonathan

    Amber & Jonathan I chose to nurse because I wanted to nourish my child with the best possible nutrients & share the truest bond known to mother & child. I…

  • Tangela Walker-Craft with 2-year-old daughter Time Breastfeeding: 2 Years I decided to breastfeed because  it was the most natural and healthy way to nourish my daughter. What I Loved About...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Tangela & Daughter

    Tangela Walker-Craft with 2-year-old daughter Time Breastfeeding: 2 Years I decided to breastfeed because  it was the most natural and healthy way to nourish my daughter. What I Loved About…

  • Tina & Marcus @ 1 day old How long have you been breastfeeding? or How long did you breastfeed? Marcus is only 1 month old but all of my babies...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Tina & Marcus

    Tina & Marcus @ 1 day old How long have you been breastfeeding? or How long did you breastfeed? Marcus is only 1 month old but all of my babies…

  • I’m Shaniqua, and my son is “DJ.” In the first photo DJ is 1 day old we are still in the hospital room recovering. In the second photo where DJ...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Shaniqua & DJ

    I’m Shaniqua, and my son is “DJ.” In the first photo DJ is 1 day old we are still in the hospital room recovering. In the second photo where DJ…

  • Celeste & Isaiah @ 11 weeks I love the idea of this project! Coming up I can only remember seeing one person breastfeed. Despite that breastfeeding was a no-brainer for me. How...0May 8, 2011

    BMB: Celeste & Isaiah

    Celeste & Isaiah @ 11 weeks I love the idea of this project! Coming up I can only remember seeing one person breastfeed. Despite that breastfeeding was a no-brainer for me. How…

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