The French 75 Journal

Throughout the years, I’ve supported and interviewed several cast members from the hit local VH1 reality show, Black Ink Chicago. All the cast members are truly awesome but the one that’s my favorite is Charmaine Johnise Bey. Outside of what the show may portray, she’s truly a fun-loving, warm and gracious spirit! I decided, with […]

I did it ya’ll!!! After months and months trying to figure out how to recreate the delicious Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, I finally found an even more delicious money saving dupe for the real thing. Listen, let’s be real Starbucks is a nice place to visit every once in a while but it’s not nice on […]

Not saved by the bell! The 2020 school season is right around the corner, but since we’re in the middle of a pandemic, heading back to the hallways is not the reality for many students. Remote learning is currently the landscape for the majority this year. Since we’re all navigating our “new” normal, I decided […]

Forget take-out and take in the delicious flavor of this super simple dish! I’m typically the first one to order Chinese food but dislike when I get my order and notice they are stingy with the shrimp or they don’t have the vegetables that I want. That’s typically what prompts me to cook my own […]

Months ago, during the beginning of quarantine, I was craving some delicious jerk chicken but I didn’t feel like taking the time out to cook it. I didn’t cook it, instead, I headed over to a local Jamaican market, close to the West side of Chicago, to support a local business. During my trip, I […]

I love a delicious and refreshing spring roll during the summer months. Generally, I purchase them from the sushi section at my favorite supermarket, Mariano’s. But they can be quite expensive for only four rolls. Since I’m trying to watch my budget and I have more time, I decided to try and make them myself. […]

There’s been so much going on in my life that I haven’t had a chance to share recipes with you all. Now that the world has slowed down a bit and I’ve moved into a new apartment, I feel that now is a good time to do cooking tutorials again. I love Asian cuisine! Most […]

I’ve been noticing that there’s been an uptick in scam call and text messages during the pandemic and quarantine. There have been plenty f stories of people getting scammed out of their stimulus check or people giving out their personal information in hopes of receiving additional financial assistance. Due to lockdowns around the world, many […]

NBC’s critically acclaimed show, Law & Order: SUV just ended its 21st season with newcomer, Jamie Gray Hyder starring as Officer Katriona “Kat” Azar Tamin.  With a long list of acting credits, HBO’s “True Blood,” “Graceland,” “The Last Ship,” “Rizzoli & Isles” and “Chicago Med”, it’s no surprise that Hyder has quickly managed to become an SUV fan favorite. Yes, her character is still […]

Emmy Award-winning actor and R&B singer/ songwriter Rome Flynn released his new single “Keep Me In Mind” this month. Flynn made his mark on both the small and big screen with acting credits such as ABC’s highly successful Emmy Award-winning drama series “How To Get Away With Murder,”“Madea’s Family Funeral,” CBS’s daytime drama “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and Lionsgate’s “The Haves and the Have Nots.”  […]

While many Americans are stuck working at home due to COVID-19, I wanted to share some products that may be useful for a new home office or space. From ergonomically correct supplies to apps that make meetings more efficient, I got the chance to display an array of products via Skype or Zoom on CBS […]

We’ve all been able to binge-watch all of our favorite TV shows while on lockdown, but leaving a feeling of emptiness when it’s over. On Wednesday, we were left with that same emptiness when Chicago Med aired its final episode for season 5. Chicago Med was added to the trilogy of Dick Wolf’s “Chicago” TV […]

Now is a better time, more than any, to explore natural and effective ways to promote good health. With an influx of physical and mental related illnesses, I’m always trying to figure out what remedies would work best for getting a good night’s sleep or lessening my anxiety… to me, that’s considered living my best […]

In 2020, I decided that I’m going to start doing things that I’ve never done before. I’ve been an entertainment journalist for over 10 years and within that time I’ve never shown the difficult moments. For the FIRST TIME ever, I’m giving you a behind the scenes look at what goes on before the cameras […]