Author Archives: simplyvogue
What I Watched: Jidenna “Love Live the Chief”
I posted a video featuring a live version of this song months ago and now here’s the official video for it!
What I Watched: Pia Mia “Touch” featuring O’Shea Jackson, Jr.
Get it, O’Shea!!!!!
Chef Blanding with the Pots: Black Bean Patties
Now that I’ve found the perfect combination for my black bean patties, I decided to share my recipe. I hope it comes out good for you like it did for me.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of black beans
- 2 tsp of minced garlic
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 of a yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup of whole wheat flour
- 6 tbsp of salsa
- 1 tbsp of chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Set oven to 375 and spray an 8×8 pan with cooking spray. .
- Puree black beans in a food processor (I used the Ninja Express Chop (about $20 give or take from Wally World). It takes only about 5 seconds. I usually do it twice just to make sure its the consistency I want so let’s say 10)
- Spoon beans into a bowl, add salt/ pepper to taste, minced garlic, diced yellow onion, salsa, and chili powder and stir until well blended.
- Add egg and then cup of whole wheat flour.
- Form into patties (this recipe made 6 patties while a recipe I did before only made 4). It all depends on how big you want your patties.
- Place patties into pan. You should be able to get 4 patties into the pan, but if you made them big then you won’t.
- Place into oven and cook 10 minutes on each side.
- Bon Appetit!
What I Watched: Adele “Hello” from 25
What I Watched: Bia “Bobby Brown”
I will admit when I first saw the title of the video, I thought she had done a song paying homage to Bobby Brown or possibly had a Bobby Brown sample- well, somewhat, but not really…still hot, though. Just Hit Play.
NSFW : DAWN Billie Jean x Dance
Black Diamonds Blurb Blitz Tour Stop #9: Queen of the Night Reviews
Happy Thursday! We are one day away from the end of the tour and the one thing I want to know is, what do you hope to learn from these tours? Do you want to know more about the book, in terms of the storyline, or do you want to know more about the author and the inspiration behind the book? Join the discussion by clicking the link below! #RazzleDazzle
October 15: Queen of the Night Reviews
Black Diamonds Blurb Blitz Tour Stop No. 8: BooksChatter
Happy Hump Day! Today Black Diamonds is featured at BooksChatter! Hopefully, you’ve had time to enter the giveaway. If not, go ahead and head over today’s tour stop and enter! You still have time! #RazzleDazzle
October 14: BooksChatter
Black Diamonds Blurb Blitz Tour Stop No. 7: Straight from the Library
Happy Tuesday! Today’s tour stop is at Straight from the Library and once I heard the site’s name, I couldn’t help, but to think of the movie, Straight Outta Compton. This lead me to think about all of the memoirs and biographies out there about some of the world’s most famous people. Do you have a favorite memoir or biography? I will go on record and say that mine is E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX. What is yours? Share in the discussion below by clicking the link:
October 13: Straight from the Library
Black Diamonds Blurb Blitz Tour Stop No.6: SolaFide Self-Publishing and Book Blog
So there was a small break, but now Black Diamonds is back and in action for tour stop number 6! Since 6 is my second favorite number (the first being 7), today’s discussion topic is, what are the six things every book needs to be great? Join the discussion by clicking the link below! #RazzleDazzle
October 12: SolaFide Self-Publishing and Book Blog
Black Diamonds Blurb Blitz Tour Stop #10: Please Pass the Books
This has been a great run, but all great things must soon come to an end. Today is the last day of the Black Diamonds Blurb Blitz Tour. I had fun engaging with everyone and I hope you got to learn a lot about me, Black Diamonds, and The Diamond Collection in general. Make sure to grab a copy of the book! #RazzleDazzle
October 16: Please Pass The Books
What I Watched: Jason Mitchell featured in Funny or Die’s “Black Guy in a Nancy Meyers Movie”
Just because we can’t get enough of this chocolate cutie!
What I Listened To: Ciara “Paint It Black”
Black Diamonds Blurb Blitz Tour Stop #5 at Fiction Zeal
TGIF! Today’s stop is at Fiction Zeal. Since the start of this tour, I’ve discussed a range of topics from superheroes to how I deal with writer’s block. Check out the post to see what I’m discussing today. If you have a question, feel free to share it! #RazzleDazzle
October 9: FictionZeal
Black Diamonds Blurb Blitz Tour Stop #4: A-Z Reviews
Today I’m stopping over at A-Z Reviews! Click the banner below to be taken to today’s tour stop! #RazzleDazzle
October 8: A to Z Reviews
Black Diamonds: Blurb Blitz Tour Stop #3: Long and Short Reviews
Happy Hump Day! We’re mid-week through the first week of the tour. I would encourage everyone to read each blog post as you can get a different excerpt from the book. Also feel free to scroll down to the comments and join in on the discussions! #RazzleDazzle
October 7: Long and Short Reviews
Black Diamonds Blurb Blitz Tour Stop #2: Room With Books
Blurb Blitz Tour Stop #1: Unabridged Andra’s
The day has come! Today is the kickoff of my Blurb Blitz Tour in support of Black Diamonds! My first stop is at Unabridged Andra’s! Click the banner below to visit the site! #RazzleDazzle
October 5: Unabridged Andra’s
Black Diamonds: Official Tour Stops
Hello Diamonds,
I’m really excited to engage even more with you all as I start a virtual book tour exclusively for Black Diamonds. Below, you can find the tour stops for the tour. In addition, every day, I will be posting the tour stop along with a link to the website so you can follow every step of the way. Thanks for all the support and make sure to leave your comments and questions on the tour stops! #RazzleDazzle
October 5: Unabridged Andra’s
October 6: Room With Books
October 7: Long and Short Reviews
October 8: A to Z Reviews
October 9: FictionZeal
October 12: SolaFide Self-Publishing and Book Blog
October 13: Straight from the Library
October 14: BooksChatter
October 15: Queen of the Night Reviews
October 16: Please Pass The Books