HOW TO MAKE CUCUMBER AVOCADO SALAD

To make this simple and refreshing Cucumber Avocado Salad, just add all of the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, and toss to combine. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. That’s it! Tip: Lemon Juice and Olive Oil: Together, these comprise the light vinaigrette used to dress the veggies for this avocado salad recipe.  (If you choose to use a light vinaigrette) Courtesy … Continue reading HOW TO MAKE CUCUMBER AVOCADO SALAD

Fun Things To Eat During The Summer To Keep Cool!

This summer has been very hot!! Being in a 100 plus degrees makes you look for cool and icy things to eat. What is your summer food you go to as you beat the heat? I wanted to share a few ideas that may be good choices for you to try.   These are just a few ideas of how to beat the heat we are … Continue reading Fun Things To Eat During The Summer To Keep Cool!

Ice Cream vs. Gelato: What Do You Prefer?

Source: Food Network I may be late to the party but I had my first taste of Gelato and I loved it on June 19th. It was a way of celebrating on that hot day. Of all my 50 plus years I had not tried it. But I can say I am now a fan.  Eliza and I decided to visit Dolce Neve-Local Italian Gelato. … Continue reading Ice Cream vs. Gelato: What Do You Prefer?

Ujima Magazine Juneteenth

Damita Miller-Shanklin As another Juneteenth comes to an end, I am reflecting on my day. For some reason, I kept going back and forth about taking off from work or just going in. I ended up going in but I only worked half the day. I missed the events over the weekend but I was determined to do something to celebrate. Growing up I celebrated … Continue reading Ujima Magazine Juneteenth

[New Issue] The Great Storyteller Javier Wallace

By Damita Miller-Shanklin The new issue of Ujima Magazine is all about summer. Our feature story is Javier Wallace who is the founder of Black Austin Tours a great storyteller and historian that offers fun and educational history all at the same time. You want to read his story and share it with your friends and followers. Enjoy our summer issue!! Continue reading [New Issue] The Great Storyteller Javier Wallace