Author Archives: Judia Black
It’s Not A Fourth of July Celebration Without ___________?
It’s almost July 4th, that time of year when folks like to chill and grill! What do you consider to be the top 4 essential foods to have at a 4th of July barbecue? According to USA Today, here’s the list: Hot Dogs Hamburgers Chicken Wings Potato Salad Followed by cupcakes, ribs, baked beans, corn…read more
Celebrate this Mother’s Day in Joy and Style
“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.” What does Mother’s Day mean to you? One doesn’t have to be a Mother or even have a living mother to appreciate Mother’s Day. Sure, having a biological mother to celebrate this day with is indeed a privilege. I am eternally grateful to my mother…read more
Good Grief! Have Some Chocolate…
…and red wine as well! “And now these three remain, faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love” — 1 Corinthians 13:13, The Holy Bible “All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt” — Charles Schulz “We all want love” — Rihanna “Just private affairs in…read more
“Fight Night” (Super Bowl) Food
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner! America’s most popular organized fight, the Super Bowl brings friends together for camaraderie, good food and drinks! Think football and wine don’t mix? Think again! Wine is the ultimate social drink, and it pairs well with buffalo wings, nachos, tacos, chili, pizza, and other game day snacks.…read more
Sunday Shrimp and Grits
Whew chile, shrimp and grits may just be THE ultimate Sunday brunch comfort food. Rich creamy grits with the addition of cheddar cheese, shrimp and bacon make this version of a classic southern dish extra flava-full! Pair it with a refreshing cool drink like a Mimosa, mint julep, sparkling lemonade or a fruity and acidic…read more
Consortium’s Summer Engagement Series NYC Event
It Wouldn’t Have Been the Same Without YOU! This time last Wednesday we were gathering for The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management’s Summer Engagement Series New York Event! Wonderful networking among Consortium alumni, education partners, corporate partners, Consortium Fellowship recipients and friends. Guests enjoyed hot and cold hors d’oeuvres while chatting and sipping on great…read more
Milano Wine Week 2021 at Il Gattapardo in NYC
I was excited to be invited to Milano Wine Week 2021 NYC last October. After months of virtual events and Zoom calls while under quarantine due to the COVID pandemic, it felt good to attend an in-person event, see a few familiar faces and make a few new contacts. COVID restrictions and all, Allison Levine…read more
SIP, SAVOR & SHARE 🍷
Join Business Insurance Women-To-Watch Awards 2021 At a Virtual Wine Tasting 🍷 Fundraiser For Gamma Iota Sigma Please join us on December 8, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (EST) for a virtual wine tasting and fundraiser in support of Gamma Iota Sigma, a 501c3 educational organization centered around a mission to promote, encourage and…read more
Butternut Up!
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” — Albert Einstein It’s Week-Before-Thanksgiving Thursday and the beginning of what can be one of the warmest or loneliest times of the year in America, depending on whether you’re surrounded by people who care about more than themselves or not. Thanksgiving was founded on…read more
How to Use A Chimney Starter
I’ve been in Atlanta visiting my mom this week. We’re grilling tonight so I decided to teach her how to use a chimney starter to get a charcoal grill started without lighter fluid. She didn’t have a chimney starter so I went to the local Lowes Home Improvement Store to pick one up for her.…read more