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Bloody Mary fest 2019
So let me start this post with full transparency Yumcrumbs, I've never been a fan of Bloody Mary's. That whole tomato and vodka thing never really made sense, nor has it ever been appealing to me. I'm more of a brown liquor or mimosa chick, but I digress. I recently...
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“Life is short; Eat well.” | Brennan’s of Houston
Brennan’s of Houston has always been so special to me. Long before I was a blogger I was a cute overactive little girl, and for my 5th birthday birthday my grandfather hosted my fifth birthday party at Brennan’s of Houston. Back in the day my grandfather was hired by...
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Dallas Eats Guide | Chewing & Reviewing my way through Dallas
Throughout this journey called life, I've realized how important it is to set goals. This is the first year I genuinely placed energy into setting personal goals and making them a reality. One of my main goals was to become a paid food stylist. Full transparency, I...
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I’m Black and I’m Proud | NOSH | Houston Black Restaurant Week
“Say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud” - James Brown The 4th Annual culinary expo for Houston Black Restaurant Week took place recently. Over 30+ premiere Black chefs, caterers and bartenders showed up and showed out! If you missed this spectacular, all black affair...
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1751 Sea and Bar | Houston’s Newest Premier Gin Bar | Houston Heights
A new premier Gin bar has opened in the heights and it is a real treat! 1751 Sea and Bar Restaurant offers diners seasonally inspired gulf coast seafood, rare delicacies and over 100 different types of gin!
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Taste Bar + Kitchen | Houston’s Newest Black Owned Brunch Spot
Taste Bar + Kitchen, located in Midtown at 3015 Bagby, offers globally inspired comfort foods & craft cocktails in an energetic, casual dining environment. Guests to Taste Bar + Kitchen can expect comfort foods featuring an extensive chicken & waffles menu. Savory & innovative waffle highlights include Cajun Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Fried Lobster & Waffles and General Tso’s Chicken & Waffles.
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Supporting Black Business in Houston During Black History Month | #BlackBingo
Happy Black History Month the Black Blogger Clique has created a fun and interactive black bingo card for Instagram. The bingo card highlights a variety of black-owned restaurants and dishes at these restaurants. For those of you who wish to play along, we will also...
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Unwine at Tillery Kitchen and Bar | First Stop in 2019 | Austin, Texas | Travel
Tillery Kitchen and Bar is Located just below the Longhorn Dam, where the Colorado River begins its 292 river mile run to the Gulf of Mexico. Tillery rests here, at the top of an embankment overlooking the river. Tillery Kitchen and Bar provides a comfortable outdoor...
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Living my Best Life | Omni Houston Hotel
#yumbcrumbs 2019 is here!! Striving to be more intentional with my future is key this year. That being said, I have set a few goals for myself. My main focus in 2019 is to turn my love of food and travel into a lucrative operation! Honestly, this has been a goal of...
read more“SHE READY!” | Tha Yum Debut | Insecure Season 3 returns to HBO | August 12
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and no I’m not talking about Christmas! Season 3 of the HBO hit series "Insecure" is here bitchhhhhh!! Insecure is hands down my favorite show on HBO! I have been impatiently waiting for 10 whole months, so you best believe...
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Chef Vicky V of Tha Fat Girl Food Chronicles Presents “Brunch on The Block” | Sunday, June 17th
Hey Young crumbs!! I am super excited to announce my first ever pop-up brunch series "Brunch on the Block." Celebrate Father's Day in the Tre Sunday, June 17th at The Compound Houston (2305 Wheeler Ave.) Enjoy a chef curated brunch, a bike and bite tour powered by...
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Blue Nile | Authentic Ethiopian Food Eaten without Spoons | Houston
As Black History Month has now come and gone, I find myself longing for the celebration of all things black! Clearly I can, do and will celebrate the beauty in my blackness every day. But must admit that there’s something about watching HBO’s Insecure while savoring...
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3-N-Ate: Salute to Spring with my Top 3 Spring Roll Recipes
Happy first day of Spring my YumCrumbs. This 3-n-ate recipe was created to pay homage to the season and the Spring Roll. Spring Rolls are definitely one of my favorite things to make and enjoy, and what perfect time to share my 3 recipes than Spring time. My spring...
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3 Simple Stir Fry & Fried Rice Recipes using Grilled Chicken | 3 in Ate | Migos Tribute
Hey #yumcrumbs! This post is dedicated to three of my top stir fry & fried rice dishes! These recipes are a tribute to one of my favorite groups the Migos! Their banger “stir fry” was just what I needed to truly set off the inspiration for these ultra delicious, hella...
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Kulture: New Houston Taste Immersion
Being a native Houstonian I am all to aware of how Houston trends come late and die hard! So when I heard that a new restaurant named “Kulture” had popped up on the downtown scene my spirit grew weary. Would this new trendy “southern” komfort kitchen be a hashtag...
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FIRE & DESIRE: The Sensual Smooch
Hey Young Crumbs, today’s post is all pleasure, no pain-I promise! We’re exploring the depths of fire and desire as it relates to a sweet, sensual dessert I created, especially for the lovers. The Sensual Smooch is a rich, decadent dessert, perfect for sharing with bae on Valentine’s Day. The ingredients represent fire and desire (cue the music, bae); strawberries, marshmallows and white chocolate. Chocolate, a known aphrodisiac contains serotonin and phenylethylamine; two chemicals related to sexual arousal and love. I dedicate, dedicate, dedicate…
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What’s Cookin’
Tha Main Ingredient
Yum Crumbs!! Sooo we finally made it here! I'm so excited to "dish" with y'all! What's better than good convo and good cocktails over great food boo? Not nothin. Life's so Yummmm! Who ready?! Who You? I'm Chef Vicky V. A Fat Black Girl Living in a curated world! I...
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