New Black Cultural Diet Cooking Show

Christmas Dinner and Happy Holidays Cuisine for 2010

2009-12-31T06:58:00.000-08:00

Greetings Everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010,

The New Year is within a few hours and our family want to wish you the BEST OF 2010! Since 2009 was an amazing and challenging year for all of us, we celebrated the 2009 holidays and the New Year 2010 with a number of healthy and delicious cuisines.

Here are a few pictures of our Christmas Dinner. As usual, Gloria cooked an outstanding, delicious, nontraditional and healthy dinner and treats!! Of course, all of us helped yet it was the creative mind and spectacular cooking style of Gloria which set this cuisine apart from all others!!

By the way, perhaps the best surprise of the Christmas Dinner was the Cajun Turkey! The turkey was moist and just the right kick to the flavoring (slightly spicy). Just the way we thought it would taste!

Happy Holidays Everyone and Welcome Back!

2009-12-22T10:39:00.000-08:00

Holiday Menu

It has been a busy year and the holiday break will give us all a chance to rest and restore positive energy. The menu for this Christmas will be a combination of homemade and special order. This year, I decided to keep things light and make Leek Soup for Christmas Eve. It reminds me of a bowl of Leek soup I had at a California Kitchen Restaurant in Manhattan Beach, California several years ago. I like to add sage, turkey ham and a few more golden potatoes to my soup. One of the ingredients in Leek Soup is white wine so I chose Sandy Cross Vineyards Muscadine wine that is bottled in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The Duplin Carolina Bald Head Red Sweet Table wine works well with punch drinks. I am going to try my best to venture to Raleigh/Durham to try the California Kitchen's new Moroccan Salad or Baja Fish Tacos with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips. I will let you know how it turns out. As a base, I chose Knorr Leek Recipe Mix and just follw the directions on the package. Speaking of special orders, I will be picking up a Whole Cajun Turkey and a mini ham from the Honey Baked Ham store. My menu side items will be scalloped potatoes with reduced fat cheddar cheese.

My main vegetable will be the underrepresented Cauliflower. Once I lightly steam my cauliflower, I plan on adding sauteed corn, orange bell pepper, and onions to it. This should give me a colorful dish. I am adding a side of corn bread stuffing for the kids. Homemade stuffing is great but if you are in a hurry, Stove Top stuffing will do fine.

One of the favorite deserts in our house is Pecan Pie and Peach Cobbler so I will have that on hand for everyone to consume. There are also good pecan pies at the Honey Baked Ham store, Food Lion, Kroger, Harris Teeter and Sams Club. I decided to purchase pie crust for the canned peach pie filling and picked up a jar of Delmonte fresh peaches to lighten the taste of the canned filling. You will notice I am bias to the texture, taste, sight and smell of the food I eat which makes cooking more enjoyable for me. For New Years, I plan on a seafood menu of crab salad, shrimp, black eye peas and rice for good luck and the addition of Chinese food. As a child, my family would go to our favorite Chinese food restaurant for New Years Eve and come home and ring in the New Year.

Stress Release

The holidays can be stressful on the cook so I de-stress by playing holiday music of old school, new school, jazz and classics. Some of the holiday classic songs I listen to while I cook were my father's favorite singers such as Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis. Natalie Cole is unforgettable also.

The Luciana Souza/Romero Lubambo Duos II acoustic jazz CD is wonderful. Luciana's voice is crisp and melodic. Lately, I have been burning up the Al Jarreau song "Brite N' Sunny Babe". Yep ladies, I consider myself a Brite N' Sunny Babe for the New Year. I hope you do too.

Thanks Natalie Cole for making us fabulous 40 and up women of today look good. A Class Act.

Meanwhile, my kids and I are listening to everything from the Black Eye Peas, Lupe Fiasco, Barcelona, Beyonce', Shakira, The Fray, Mary J Blige, John Legend, Alicia Keys, The Avett Brothers and many others. Don't forget to dance to the music while cooking. It's a fun way to burn off those holiday calories.

Check it out:

You can find other health and cultural commentary by visiting the blogs:
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http://culturalcommentaryartist.ning.com/
Web Tip: http://www.nataliecole.com/

I wish you a positive, energetic and bright New Year! Keep the faith and stay mentally, physically and spiritually healthy!
Gloria J Harden-Bailey

THANKSGIVING 2009 PHOTOS

2009-11-27T08:59:00.000-08:00

Greetings Everyone,

We trust that everyone had an enjoyable and delightful Thanksgiving with family and friends as we did. We also trust that everyone fixed and ate healthy food and watched how much you at during turkey day. Although this is the day in which everyone trys to eat everything on the table and more, it ALWAYS important to be aware that we STILL must eat healthy smart on this day.

What we mean by "Healthy Smart" is eat foods that have been prepared in a healthy way (i.e.. less sodium, less sugar, baked - not fried) and smaller portions. That's it!! Then, you can truly enjoy your Thanksgiving Dinner and fixins' all day long.

Instead of the traditional turkey dinner and fixins, we had the following:
1. Cornish Hens
2. Low sodium Ham
3. Low sodium Macarroni and Cheese
4. Stuffing
5. Sweet Potato Pie using fresh rolled-out crust.

Here are a few pictures of our Thanksgiving helpers and healthy foods:

Here are final dishes of our hard work.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR BLOG AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!

THANKSGIVING 2009 AND NBCD CHANGES!

2009-11-26T08:40:00.000-08:00

Greetings & Happy Thanksgiving Everyone,

We want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving today and the BEST for all families celebrating this American holiday tradition. Each year, Thanksgiving brings us together in all types of ways and in all types of families. Celebrate Thanksgivings the way that you want and it's always refreshing to start your OWN traditions during this holiday season!

The New Black Cultural Diet team also wants to let you know that WE ARE NO LONGER HOSTING THE ORIGINAL NEW BLACK CULTURAL WEBSITE (NBCD) AT THIS TIME. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REVISING OUR ORIGINAL SITE SO YOU MAY SEE ANOTHER HOST AT OUR SITE AT THIS TIME!

We will continue to HOST OUR BLOGS and BRING YOU OUR particular INSIGHTS, THOUGHTS, AND EXPERTISE to the WORLD OF HEALTH, FITNESS, FOOD, DIETING, HEALTHY LIVING, CULTURAL HEALTH AND LIFE.

If you want to contact us directly, please email us at: ebailey8@aol.com.

PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO ALL!!

Eric Bailey and Gloria Harden Bailey

Easter On A Budget - Mrs. B Style!

2009-04-11T16:10:00.000-07:00

Greetings Everyone,

Another holiday season is upon us -- Easter!! It doesn't take long for spring to arrive and the annual tradition of all the activities associated with Easter is upon us.

Yet with all the tradition comes the reality of present day -- our country is in a recession and we can't do ALL the same rituals and activities associated with holidays as we did back in the day or just a couple of years ago. Therefore, as a family, we are making adjustments, cutting back, and making things a bit more efficient than in the past. Although there are changes, we nonetheless celebrate the Easter Holiday with all the family just like we did before!! In actuality, we doing things much wiser and direct than ever before.

For example, we still do the coloring of eggs and we will have our Easter egg hunt tomorrow. Yet we will not purchase for our Easter Dinner -- all the extras along with all the extra time cooking and preparing the Easter meal. That's why I would like for you to check out Mrs. B.' " Easter on a Budget" Recipe!!

After reading her Easter on a Budget newsletter, send us your comments at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com to let us know if it is helpful or if you would like to add to it!

Also, check out our photos of the kids making the Easter Eggs!! It was fun for the entire family ONCE AGAIN!! KEEPIN' THE TRADITION MOVING FORWARD!!

Mrs. B Christmas Menu 2008

2008-12-24T10:45:00.001-08:00

Greetings Everyone,

We know it's a very busy time of the Christmas season with all the various festivities & celebrations going on in your home, neighborhood and area. Additionally with all the budget constraints and cutbacks in everyday life, we are managing to make the best out of the Christmas season!

So for those of you who need some assistance or just to check out a healthier version of the Christmas meals, recipes and menus, Mrs. B. has prepared an excellent Christmas menu for you.

Send us your request directly to us at: ebailey8@aol.com

Download the pdf file and print it out for yourself! Once you review it and prepare the meal, please send us an email to let us know what you think about it. Send it to: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com or administrator@newblackcultural.com. We really want to hear from you so that we can feature your story and comments on our blog and website!!

Also keep your kids involved in all the Christmas cooking and preparation! Eventually, they enjoy the fun of cooking and even learn how to think healthier and eat healthier particularly during the Christmas season!!

Thanksgiving and Holiday Cooking Tips from Mrs. B and NBCD Cooking Show

2008-11-26T22:14:00.000-08:00

Greetings Everyone,

As another holiday season approaches, we are busy each and everyday with life's activities (work, school, kids, career). Although we have not been able to regularly produce the NBCD Cooking Shows like we wanted, we do want to share with you how we are continuing our cooking traditions despite all of the economic constraints occurring in all parts of the country.

Who would have predicted such a downturn of the economy in such a short period of time. Well, let's not go there yet. Okay, everyone had some type of ideal that this economy would affect all of us and it sure has indeed.

With that in mind, Mrs. B and the NBCD Cooking Show want to provide you with some Healthy Holiday Cooking Tips for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In fact, Mrs. B. prepared 2 SPECIAL NEWSLETTERS for you:

THANKSGIVING ON A BUDGET

HOLIDAY MEALS IDEALS: THANKSGIVING 2008

Click on the links, download the NEWSLETTER with all the special recipes. We particularly want to emphasize the THANKSGIVING ON A BUDGET Newsletter. This is for all of us who have to cut corners and stay within a budget during these very tough economic times!!

Also, if you would like to see one of our earlier Cooking Shows, check out our promotional clip for the Healthy Mac & Cheese and Arugala Salad:

NBCD Show - Healthy Mac & Cheese and Arugala Salad Show

As always, Mrs. B and I and the entire NBCD Cooking Show Crew want to wish you the Happiest Holidays -- Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and New Year's Eve 2008.

We also want to congratulate the new President Elect Barack Obama and the Obama Family (Michelle & Daughters) to the White House. We celebrate their success and we are sure that they will bring alot of down-home healthy African American cuisine to the White House and to all the homes of America.

New Stroke Awareness Campaign for African Americans

2008-06-12T07:39:00.000-07:00

Greetings NBCD Cooking Show Viewers,

As you know, Mrs. B and I love to make all types of healthy cuisine for all types of ocassions. Whether it is for family celebrations, reunions, birthdays, holidays, seasonal events or just everyday, healthy cooking and eating is always possible particularly the foods that African Americans prefer!

Yet Mrs B and I are also aware that we can dramatically reduce our chances of developing certain chronic disease or bad health situations, if we cook and eat healthier foods on a daily basis. That's why this new Stroke Awareness Campaign for African Americans is so important.

Recently, Mrs. B and I were informed of a new public health awareness campaign focusing on African Americans and Stroke. Stroke is the number #3 cause of death and disability among African Americans. Did you know that the risk of stroke in African Americans is TWICE as high as in white Americans? Stroke is very important to me because I have close family members who have had strokes and they are stroke survivors. One family member is very close to me. She is doing very well and has educated me about how she has adapted to everyday living while being stroke survivor!

The Ad Council and American Stroke Association have released this Public Service Announcement to raise awareness and help save lives in our community. Check out their video:

Stroke Awareness Video

After you check out the video, let us know what you think about it. Email us at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com. Share the video with your family and friends and let's save lives!

Healthy Mac Cheese & Arugala Salad Promotional Clip featuring Dr. B and Mrs B.

2008-05-02T20:42:00.000-07:00

Welcome,

We want to welcome everyone to our New Black Cooking Show blog. This is the place where we will update you of all the activities related to our cooking show.

Recently, we completed taping our third show and it was an all-day production. The entire family was included in the taping so you know that was fun!

In this particular show -- Healthy Mac & Cheese and Arugala Salad Show -- Mrs. B and I show you all the steps for not only making the healthy, low-sodium, low cholesterol macarroni and cheese dish but we also make an incredible healthy arugala salad in which you can share with family members and friends. In the show, Mrs. B explains how she prepares this particular dish for a community group and our family. There's alot of great preparation and cooking information in this show, so you really should check it out!

Here is the link to our promotional clip: Healthy Mac & Cheese and Arugala Salad Show

If you would like to view our first 3 shows, go to our website and check out the Subscription details or send us an email at: administrator@newblackculturaldiet.com

We are also producing DVDs of our Cooking Shows. If you would like to have you own DVD of our shows, please email us at: administrator@newblackculturaldiet.com

Update - NBCD Cooking Shows featuring Dr. B and Mrs. B

2008-04-01T10:58:00.001-07:00

Greetings Everyone,

It is our pleasure to present our New Black Cultural Diet Cooking Show to all those who are interested in our style of cooking and eating. Mrs. B and I (Dr. B) would like for you to experience what we experience. That is -- eating healthier, selecting healthier foods, preparing healthier versions of meals and enjoying our family when making our meals.

So here we are: Dr. B and Mrs. B.

As stated on our website, NBCD Cooking Show is completing production of two shows and already has one completed (Healthy Pizza for Kids). Check out our entire list and review the particular cooking shows that you are interested.

If you are interested in receiving our shows directly (streaming) and want to SUBSCRIBE to our shows, click on this link:

NBCD Subscription Details

and we will be delighted to send you are brand new NBCD Cooking shows!
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at: administrator@newblackculturaldiet.com

Remember our themes for all of our Shows are:

Make it Healthier
Make if Family-Friendly
Make it Delicious
Add the Flava

Come Join the us!

New Black Cultural Diet Cooking Show featuring Dr. B & Mrs B.

2008-03-27T19:00:00.001-07:00

Greetings,

We are Dr. B and Mrs. B. and we want to welcome you to the New Black Cultural Diet Cooking Show blog! This is the place where we will share more insight about our cooking show and recipes. We are really excited about our new cooking show because we felt that there has to be a way to share our healthy cooking experiences with others.

We also recognize that there are virtually no other shows highlighting foods and cuisine that African Americans consume on a daily basis. Our themes of the cooking shows are:

Make it Healthier
Make it Family-Friendly
Make it Delicious
Add the Flava

The New Black Cultural Diet Cooking shows are healthy, family-oriented shows designed specifically for African Americans and all those who enjoy our type of cooking. That means -- everyone!

So post your thoughts about our cooking shows and share any of your recipes. We just may put it on the show! Remember we are bringing a healthier style of cooking and making it fun too!

We are also looking for sponsors so if there are any companies that would like to sponsor future shows, just send us an email at: administrator@newblackculturaldiet.com