Now that January is gone, it’s Black History Month, which is always an interesting time, I think. For one, it’s a reminder that so much of Black history is left out of mainstream avenues that cover history (like schools, the media, etc.). All of the instances of censorship have seen to that being confirmed as having been intentional. So acknowledging and celebrating Black history on such a large scale is both welcomed and needed. Some of my Black friends and I can’t help but kiki, though, at how blatantly certain retailers lean into celebrating Blackness out of nowhere. I mean, the support is cool of course, but cultural appropriation is real, and the sudden 180 does come across as disingenuous at times. So please double check that everything that is Black-centered that comes out around this time of year is actually supporting Black artists or donating to worthy causes, because all that glitters with kente cloth isn’t gold. With that said, I’m excited to get to the club with you, where I’ll be hyping up some fun, steamy Black and interracial romances! Now on to the (love) club!
Nibbles and Sips
Check out this recipe for smothered chicken from chef Kia Damon, who describes just what “smothered” means: “The technique of smothering involves toasting butter and flour into a roux, adding aromatics, and thickening it into a flavorful sauce.” The full list of ingredients this recipe also calls for is: 1 cup plus ¼ cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika3 teaspoons garlic salt2 teaspoons onion powder6 slices bacon, diced4 ribs celery, diced½ small white onion, diced2 small leeks, white parts only, trimmed and thinly sliced5 tablespoons unsalted butterkosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups|500 ml chicken stockcooked white rice, to serve I know a thing or two about something smothered, and it’s the best kind of comfort food. Now on to the books!
Showing Some Love to Black Love
whispers also, the steamy scenes are A++ ahem
