Cooking Your Way Through Life

Back by popular demand, my Brother from across the pond Warren is back this season.  We are talking about stereotypes and how they affect us growing up and also in our adult life as well.  We are both black, but have completely different stories because of the regions of the world that we grew up in as well.  Today's recipe will be a fusion once again because it really embodies our connection.  We...

Producer to the stars Ogtha3 is back from season 1 to drop even more knowledge and have a good time again.  This time around we jump into the business side of the music industry and talk about all the things that most people forget to think about when becoming a star.  Today's recipe will be jerk chicken with rice & peas and we balance out the heat with the sweet coconut milk in the rice.  OG...

This episode gives you some insight on buying your first home and what is needed and required.  Alyssa G, who is one of the best real estate agents in GA will also drop so many gems about things you never knew.  We will be making crab stuffed salmon for our recipe today and had some extra time so we made some sides too. Alyssa G. - Instagram  Support the show

This episode really gets into culinary school and if you need it to succeed in the culinary field.  I'm joined by a second chef who will share his experiences with you as well and we share some of our shared times working together in Hawaii.  Today's recipe will be seared scallops with lemon-caper pasta sauce.  Chef Louis - Instagram   Support the show

This episode really touches on the options you have in the entertainment world of dance.  Freddie & Becca are both professional dancers and bring their vast knowledge of all things entertainment to share some knowledge today.  Today's is a chocolate crunch brownie that is both chewy and decadent. Freddie - Instagram Becca - Instagram  Support the show

This episode picks up where me and ChefLeen left off from season 1 talking about love.  We talk about taking accountability and really understanding yourself and what you need to express and be heard by people.   On this episode we make some homemade flour tortillas and then we turn that into a shrimp fajita taco with a cilantro lime cremà.  ChefLeen - Instagram & Virtual Cooking Classes   Sup...

This episode really looks deeper into the aspect of living with someone, which can come in the form of a roommate or a spouse.  We share some of our experiences and also some tips and tricks of dealing with each other and having overall respect.  Today's dish is roman that can be vegetarian or you do what we did and top off with crispy duck breast.  Abbie - Instagram Toni - Instagram  Support the...

This episode tackles some of the biggest topics in the black community and we approach it with facts plus our own experiences.  I hope this episode sparks conversations that need to be had in society today.  I broke this episode into two parts because it was too much to go over in just one.    Today we also teach you how to make two soul food side dishes that will kick up any Sunday dinner or holi...

This episode tackles some of the biggest topics in the black community and we approach it with facts plus our own experiences.  I hope this episode sparks conversations that need to be had in society today.  I broke this episode into two parts because it was too much to go over in just one.    Today we also teach you how to make two soul food side dishes that will kick up any Sunday dinner or holi...

This episode goes over what it's like to be in the entertainment world as a working singer.  Paul has trained his whole life for his career and has the education to back it up too, plus as a bonus we worked together in the past traveling the world.  Today's dish is a seafood lasagna that has shrimp, crab, and salmon.  Combining one of Paul's favorite proteins with a casserole so that we can create...

This is the premier episode of Season 2 and it's the only episode that only features me.  All of the other episodes this season will be with amazing co-host, but I wanted to start it off with just me and you guys.  This episode goes over Social Media and all of the do's and don'ts that I personally have done and some that I just witnessed.  Today we make an amazing Surf & Turf Grilled Cheese a...

This teaser just goes over some of the upcoming things of Season 2 and gives you a look into some of the changes from Season 1.  Welcome back to all of my listeners who have been with me since day 1 and welcome to all of the new listeners.  Support the show

This is a special episode that I wanted to put out because it asks the question, "If you could go back and tell your younger self something would you?" I really enjoyed asking all of my Season 1 co-host this question and hearing their answers.  It made me rethink how I approached the question myself.  I put this episode together with a Charcuterie Board and you can see the whole process on my TikT...

This episode really just goes over some of the things that I've faced as a Black Man in America.  My experiences are my own, but I know some people who have similar and some who have much different experiences than me.  I hope to shed some light into why I think the way I do, based on how I view the world in my everyday life.  We also go over my all time favorite sandwich, the DEG Sandwich lol whi...

This episode goes over the ups and downs of being alone for the holidays or going on a vacation by yourself.  At first I was really scared to do either, but after doing them I actually like some aspects of both and I am an advocate of taking solo vacations.  Learn why I feel this way and also I teach you how to make the easiest and best smoked pork sandwich too.   Support the show

This episode covers what it's like to work on cruise ships from both me and Warren's perspective.  Between the 2 of us we have worked in 3 departments, 2 cruise lines, and held over 6 positions on ships so we have a lot to say.  We try to give you the good and the bad of working at sea and share some funny stories along the way.  Our dish for today is Jamaican Jerk Fish & Chips, which is a fus...

This episode covers all things family reunion related and goes over some of the ups and downs of attending one.  I share some of the stories of my past as well as give some tips that I have learned from my mistakes.  The dishes that we make today are staples at my family reunions, potato salad & baked beans.  We take these classic dishes and change them up enough to make you want them year rou...

This episode covers the ins and outs of what to do and expect when starting a new job.  We cover some of our worst and best job experiences of the past and we look to what we think will be the new experiences  of the future with everything going on around the world.  Our dish of the day is Duck Confit with a Spicy Blueberry Sauce and it really encompasses the idea of starting a new job.  It sounds...

This episode covers all things moving, but we take a peak behind the curtain and talk about what really happens when we move.  I take a walk down memory lane and let you in on why I'm so good at moving and why I love my minimalistic lifestyle.  Our dish today is a Steak Dinner and it is something I've always made after moving into a new home.  We elevate the dish, but still serve it rustic style t...

This episode covers traveling alone, with your spouse, or with friends.  We cover the ins and outs of traveling to places you've never been to as well as to those places you want to visit again and again.  Our dish of the day is Seafood Mac & Cheese and it gives you all the feels that you want when it comes to comfort, which is what most of us want from a vacation too! Jamal - jbyeldell Lexi -...

This episode really talks about all the many types of breakups we go though in life from lovers, friendships, and even from parts our own past.  I share some of my ways I got through breakups in my life and let you know that there is a light at the end of that tunnel.  We make a rustic style peach cobbler today and talk about another southern classic dish while preparing this one. Support the show

This episode covers love, lust, and everything in between.  We go over gaining and understanding self-love before you depend on someone else's love.  We also touch on the idea of managing your expectations of love and living in the real world vs fantasy.  Today's recipe is gumbo and it is build upon creating layers of flavors and it goes hand in hand with building a foundation for love and relatio...

This episode touches on the idea that failing is not the end all be all of life.  Sometimes you have to fail to get up and get on the right path, so we discuss how to achieve this in your life.  We also go over an iconic recipe today by making chocolate chip cookies and you find out why and how they tie into failure.   Support the show

This episode covers chakras and give you an intro into what they are and how the food we put into our bodies really affect them.  We give you a little insight into the world vs the USA and share our experiences as we traveled abroad.  Today's recipe is a beet salad and we do this to tie into the first chakra because the root vegetable pairs well with the root chakra. Tiffany Krystal - @_thepoetess...

This episode goes into freshman year of college and some of the ups and downs that you experience.  We ask the question of "did high school prepare you?" and more.   Pho is paired with this topic because it really encapsulates the idea that freshman year consists of lots of components that need to all work together.   Support the show