Today’s quote is from Author, Historian, and the authority on the African Diaspora, Dr. Jessica B. Harris. Through her work, which inspired Netflix’s High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey From Africa to America, she has educated millions on the true origins of the foods of America and the Caribbean.

This week we continue to honor and celebrate the stories and journeys that enriched our food culture, featuring a historical insight from Kelley Fanto Deet!

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. It’s also a time to acknowledge and appreciate the various cultural influences that have shaped the fabric of our society. As a dining company, it is natural (and delicious) to celebrate the rich culinary traditions of Africa that […]

What? Niksen is Dutch for "nothing," and it appears in this article, The Case for Doing Nothing. Being busy gets confused with being important and it's causing us all issues, some of them major like burnout (especially for millennials), anxiety disorders, and...

When I first read this Washington Post Wellness article, I admit I scoffed at the very notion of  “non-physical exercise.”  The author poses the question “could non-physical exercise or “exertion of daily living” offer the same benefits as regular physical exercise?”...

"Success doesn't come from playing to your strengths.  It comes from playing your strengths in the right situations."   This article references a study where co-workers rated their managers in four leadership areas:  taking charge, empowering others, creating a vision...

Sunshine and spring have finally made it to Virginia. Fresh strawberries, crisp lettuce & of course asparagus, just to name a few of my spring favorites. Spring brings a much greater appreciation for the simplicity of fresh, local food. The farmer’s market is...

We have been talking a lot about EQ, lately: self-awareness, self-management, be kind and empathize with others (always). But, what about PQ or BQ? I'm talking about physical or body intelligence. Recently I found myself saying to someone half my age: keep in mind...

Maintaining (or improving) our relationships, work and personal, is directly tied to how emotionally intelligent we are. And how emotionally intelligent we are starts with our self-awareness. But how easy is it to be self-aware? How accurate are you at diagnosing...