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Wrapping Paper Roll Call: The Deliciousness We All Deserve
Okay, okay, okay…we know this is a loaded topic this year, trust. Too many of us will not be partaking in the home cooking of our nearest and dearest this Thanksgiving (and arguably, too many are risking it all by doing exactly that, but that’s another post), and in an already incredibly difficult year, yes,…
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She Can Cook, Too: Black Female Chefs Find a Sweet Spot in OWN's First-Ever Food Programming
If you’re anything like The Root crew, month upon month of quarantine has deepened your relationship with your kitchen—or, perhaps gotten you newly acquainted. Whether it’s perfecting your sourdough starter (we’re looking at you, Managing Editor Genetta Adams), starting an entire Insta-feed for your culinary creations (a la our Editor-in-Chief Danielle Belton), or becoming unusually…
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Food for Thought: The Creator of the Iconoclast Dinner Experience Is Encouraging Us to Have an Impolite Conversation
Of the many, many things we have been missing in recent months, the intimate yet communal aspect of the dinner party is high on our list. With good food, a great guest list, and perhaps a few drinks (if you’re so inclined), a well-curated dinner party hits on several levels, satisfying the appetite while stimulating…
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The Glow Up Goes to NOLA, Day 2: How to Eat Your Way Through New Orleans
If, by chance, you find yourself in New Orleans during the July 4th weekend, there are certain things you simply must do: check out the Essence Festival, catch the fireworks display over the Mississippi River, stumble upon a second line and/or live jazz in the French Quarter while sipping a “go cup,” and eat. On…
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12 Days of Gifting, Day 3: For the Tastemakers
We are now three days into The Glow Up’s 12 days of gifting, and we’re starting to get hungry. Specifically, we’re craving some food-inspired gifts to satisfy the tastemakers in our lives this season—you know, those folks who love to cook—or love to eat. While not every single item on our list is edible, they…