Disclaimer: I was sent 4 Kyvan products to review. All opinions are my own.When I was contacted by Sheila at Kyvan Soul Food Selections I knew I was going to be trying unique food products not to mention products developed by an NFL pro athlete, Reggie Kelly and his wife, Sheila. :-) What a plus! The company name is a combination of their kids' name and they were inspired to share their … [Read more...]
Cajun-grilled and Blackened Tofu
REMINDER!! Don't forget to sign up for the coffee gadget giveaway!One of my favorite things to eat lately is tofu. While I was pregnant I could not EAT and SEE tofu. Ryan would order the Ma Po Tofu at P.F. Changs (one of my favorite dishes) and I could not even look at his plate or even take a bite.Well, my tofu-eating days have come back and well since it is grilling time, I find that they are … [Read more...]
Deconstructed Cajun Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato Oven Fries
What a morning! After a great workout and an awesome instructor what more could a girl ask for? Well, why not a cherry smoothie? Cherry season is almost over and the leaves have started changing ALREADY! Ask me if I am ready for fall yet. Ask me if I am ready for winter. Actually, the summer weather has been a mix of different temperatures and I really do not have any complaints at all. God … [Read more...]
MATCH Crab Cakes and Colorful Slaw with Remoulade Sauce / Dressing
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI was a zombie when I went to sleep last night ya'll! I think I overdid it with the working out. I have been getting on Zumba workouts because they are so much FUN, but I think doing 40 minutes of racquetball with Ryan plus and hour of Zumba and hour apart from each other was a bad idea. I was so sleepy by 10pm and I still had to finish washing dishes and other … [Read more...]
Cajun cuisine: Vegan Jambalaya
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI usually never celebrate Mardi Gras but I was inspired to make something cajun. Actually, I had not made anything cajun since moving from Texas. I usually was invited to a friend's house or sometimes even received some nice leftovers from another fellow cajun friend.I owe my inspiration to one of my good friends, Brandon I met Brandon in church in a singles … [Read more...]