The French 75 Journal

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 […]

Holiday cooking can be extremely stressful! You need as many tips and tricks to keep stress levels down and the holiday spirit up. This year I shared with FOX 32 viewers some handy kitchen items, as well as gadgets, that take the stress out of meal prep. Although the hosts at FOX 32 were a […]

Ever since I can remember popcorn has been my weakness. This addiction has been passed on to me by my mom. Since I’m a popcorn pro, I’ve perfected  how I like to enjoy this old time snack. If its microwaved, I do not want it. The only way that I can enjoy it is fresh […]

  Every time the holidays roll around, it’s our family tradition to have me take charge of the menu. Since I love cooking for my loved ones, I have no problem with this task. One year on Christmas morning I decided to pour up a warm and cozy spiked holiday concoction for the adults. The […]

Lately I have been trying to go full vegan. I haven’t made it there yet but I’m working on it. In my quest to find tasty veggie meals, I’ve been realizing my love for cauliflower. This vegetable pairs really well with just about anything. During my last trip to the grocery store, I came across […]

In my previous posts, you can tell that I really enjoy cooking. So it was my pleasure to chat with “Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s” star Miss Robbie about holiday cooking tips. Miss Robbie is known for serving up some delicious southern cooking at her restaurant in St Louis. “Sweetie Pie’s” has become so successful that it’s garnered […]

Hey guys! I really enjoy sharing tasty and simple dishes with all of you. Did any of you try the recipes from my last two posts: Protein Bar Inspired Buffalo Chicken Wrap & Quinoa With Chicken & Turkey Meat Sauce? No?! That’s ok. I think this Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta will get you cookin’ good-lookin’.

During the summer I can not seem to get enough of wraps. This unique variation of a sandwich has a variety of options to indulge in. When the summer heat kicks in and I want a light bite, I generally like to visit Protein Bar. However, their prices aren’t always comparable to my budget. Additionally, the […]

If you need a healthy alternative to spaghetti, try this simple Quinoa with Chicken and Turkey Meat Sauce recipe. It’ll be a instant hit!

Learn how to make an awesome 4th of July Drink! Posted by Nekia Nichelle on Sunday, July 3, 2016 Being a mixologist is not as hard as it looks. Let me show you a quick cocktail recipe that is sure to please