COZY RECIPE INSIDE MASHED TURNIPS AND THE GREENS TOPPED WITH COCONUT BACON I found some amazing Turnips at the FRESH MARKET at Oyun Botanical Gardens this past week and wasn't quite sure what to do with them. After chatting with someone about all of the things that you can do with turnips, I decided to make these gorgeous mashed turnips and topped them with some of its greens and coconut bacon. This dish was inspired by the resident horticulture therapist at Oyun and Ras Kofi, The Farmer....
17 days ago • 2 min read
DO HARD THINGS THIS YEAR This year, I’ve committed to doing hard things. One goal I’m focused on is completing 2–5 unassisted chin-ups/pull-ups. Amid all the chaos around us, setting small, achievable goals has helped me zero in on what I can control. I work on this daily, doing as many chin-ups as I can throughout the day. Having the pull-up bar right by my bathroom entrance keeps me consistent and disciplined. Over time, I’ve noticed I’m getting stronger and more confident and I can do more...
25 days ago • 2 min read
HAPPY NEW YEAR BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL! On January 1st, I hosted the The Imani Kwanzaa Brunch and it was the perfect way to kick off 2026. Thank you to all of you that were able to attend...We had a time! I pray that this year will be filled with health, wealth, prosperity, and elevated healthy habits for each and everyone of you. In this new year, I will be creating more opportunities to connect in person. We have already started weekly themed cooking classes at the Healing Me First Wellness...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
JOIN CHEF BEEE LIVE BEFORE 2025 ENDS Before 2025 comes to a close, I’m excited to offer you TWO special opportunities to cook with me and connect: 🕐 Live Cooking Class – December 31st at 1:00 PM EST (on Zoom) - Join me on New Year’s Eve for a live, interactive cooking session! We’ll prepare a simple and delicious winter dish together and chat about exciting opportunities to connect in 2026. It’s a cozy way to close the year and set your intentions for what’s ahead. 🍝 Intimate Hands – Green...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
IMANI KWANZAA BRUNCH Have your Registered for my beginning of the year Kwanzaa event? This treasured tradition began when my oldest son was just a baby, and I am so grateful to bring it back to share it with all of you after so many years. I am truly excited to bring 2026 with all of the folks that I love. After all, we are in this together. This is an opportunity to connect, focus in on what matters to you most and start the New Year off setting some powerful intentions. Join Us for the...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Wonderful Ways to Connect This Month and Next As we wind down the 2025, and gear up for 2026, here are a few events that are coming up that I would love to see you attend with me. Join Us for the Imani Kwanzaa Brunch Celebration!Mark your calendars for a beautiful day of fellowshipping, intention-setting, and celebration as we gather on the last day of Kwanzaa and the first day of the New Year!📅 Date: January 1, 2026 | 1:00-5:00PM EST📍 Location: Oyun Botanical Gardens - 3353 Washington Road,...
2 months ago • 3 min read
BARRELS OF FOOD HEADING TO ST. ELIZABETH For those of you seeing this message for the first time, one of my dear friends who has a residence in Jamaica with her husband, a native to the country, created a GoFundMe campaign to help support the rebuilding of the St. Elizabeth area of the island, which was badly touched by the recent hurricane, Melissa. The contributions that they have received thus far enabled them to purchase goods to send 4 barrels of food to the St. Elizabeth area. The...
3 months ago • 2 min read
LET'S HELP ST. ELIZABETH JAMAICA! I am sharing a way that you can support some of the local people of Jamaica. One of my very good friends, who is a medical doctor, Dr. Ama Tyus has a second home in Jamaica, in The Parrish called St. Elizabeth. This is the area where her husband is originally from. If you are following any of the news of how Hurricane Melissa has devastated the island, you would know that St. Elizabeth, Falmouth, and Westmorland and a few other parrishes have been severely...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Unforgettable Pre-Birthday Celebration! As we wrap up October, I just wanted to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined me at my Pre-Birthday Turn Up last weekend at Oyun. It was sooo much fun, and I truly felt grateful to spend that special time with you all! So many gifts and flowers...Pure Vibes...it turned out to be a whole day partaaaay!! Here’s a quick recap of all the fun — check out the video: Watch the Celebration Recap Video! Your presence made it a celebration to...
3 months ago • 3 min read