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“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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Welc-YUMM
Hey there Yum Crumb! Uuumm yeah.....don't take that too personal boo, it will be my term of endearment for you while we share this space together if that's kool. Hope you are having a good day! Hope it gets a little bit better while you explore ! Crumb kisses! - Chef...
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