At the age of 1 months, I was adopted. I could actually be the illegitimate love child of Cheryl Miller and Bobby Flay. Take a good long look at me. At any rate, my life path is a bit unique considering the status of our country at the time of my adoption. I will not bore you with the intimate details of my childhood (being made into a True Hollywood Story), but this I will share. I am one of four children and two of us integrated every community we lived in and school we attended. Were my parents Civil Rights Pioneers in their own way? Absolutely! Did my parents just want to have children regardless of gender, race, or health issues? Yes! And was I taught to be resilient and have a pseudo (I loved crying like it was my part-time job) thick skin at a young age? Certainly! But my family did everything quietly and on our own terms. There were no protests or petitions despite many, shall we say “battles”. Just life lessons about human relations and global expectations. Regard for all human beings…nothing more or nothing less. Human decency!
I say all of this because, my niece Alexis text me last night with her grave concerns about Joseph Kony, guerrilla leader in Uganda. We chatted back and forth via text about the situation. Finally, Alexis simply asked if I would reach out through my blog. Alexis, who is headed to Columbia University in the fall and running track, is very passionate about social and political activism. For that reason, as well as what I believe to be right, I have agreed to share this video on my site. What my parents did can in no way be compared to this movment, but my parents stood up for our family and what they believed in… That is the first step to change!
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The show Alexis and I did together!!! It is light and lively!!
Please enjoy the 1855….. my drink dedicated to PSU
Remember….Who Do You Want In Your Kitchen On Game Day?
I love the close bond you have with your niece! For Alexis: Congratulations on your acceptance to Colunmbia University!!! From all of her accomplishments you shared while cooking up that great meal, she seems to have a really good head on her shoulders, a drive for success, and a bright future ahead of her! As for that meal you prepared…I am definitely going to need to give everything you made a try! I’ve never had mambo sauce before but Alexis made it look so tasty!!! I’ve always loved Old Bay but have only tried it on crabs and shrimp. I can only imagine what they taste like on those potato chips…..probably nothing less than amazing!!! Question for you…..do you think the chips with the Old Bay would also taste good baked?
Thanks Amanda..Alexis has a great head on her shoulders and will go far. All of the dishes are tasty so give them a try
Sorry Amanda…yes you could bake the chips. I would bake them at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. But check on them and toss them around so they brown evenly. Put the slices in a ziplock bag with olive oil and old bay then place on baking sheet.
Thanks Jen!
Thanks Aunt Jen!!!
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