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Verastic

Authentic conversations about culture, motherhood, divorce, black excellence, humor, and style!

Swag Meat: The Recipe

When I put up the post about Swag Meat (and potatoes), I intentionally did not include the recipe. And I did so because I wanted to longer-throat everyone with pictures only. The other reason, however, is that I suck at these things. I'm great with writing about the food, but I don't think I'm so great at providing you with a recipe and step-by-step instructions on how to do the do. But since HoneyDame has threatened me - live on my show oh! - I will humble myself and provide the recipe. That Read More

It’s Me & Ofili Tomorrow … Talking About Love & Money

I'm going to be speaking with one of my favorite co-hosts, Ofili. You must know about him already. If not, prepare to find out. Ofili is an international motivational speaker and author --- and an award winning one at that. Normally, you have to pay to listen to Ofili speak, but I'm bringing him to you on The Verastic Show on Gidilounge Radio. Free of charge! Of course, you are welcome to send me small money via PayPal. Continue to find out more ... about the four books he's giving away --- for Read More

iCook: Swag Meat & Potatoes

Normally, I would title this post, "In Preparation For Marriage ..." but marriage isn't the reason I've been cooking or putting pictures of it up. More so, it would send the wrong message. So back to the swag meat, don't try to find its recipe online because it doesn't exist. Swag meat is something I made up one day, nothing serious. Igwe loved it. We didn't know what to call it, so he named it swag meat. This is my third time making it, and I'm waiting for The Food Network to call me anytime Read More

Be Absolutely Amazing

Like my Pastor always says, "I don't know why this is coming to my spirit," but I just want to tell you - dear wonderful readers of mine - that you should be nothing less than absolutely amazing. Don't be afraid of success. Don't be afraid of shining. Don't be afraid of being at the top. Don't be afraid of being the best. And don't let the fear of being all these keep you away from what is sure to be a glorious life.  Read More

Happy Birthday, Obianuju

  When I think of Uju, I think of these words: beautiful, fun, adventurous (a little too much), energetic, honest, blunt, extrovert, crazy, really crazy, really, really, crazy, dependable, happy, funny, mysterious, loving,  intelligent, caring, passionate, loyal, real, generous, fashionista, crazy. Did I already mention crazy? I mean, unnaturally, disturbingly, inexplicably, ferociously crazy. And I love her so. Read More

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