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Evette Dabney is an Emmy nominated TV news talent, SAG-AFTRA actor, writer / blogger, media consultant, and marketing influencer, living in Los Angeles, California.
Evette Dabney has worked on-air in television news and radio in several markets across the country… including South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas and California.
Evette is a graduate of Clark- Atlanta University, and longtime member of National Association of Black Journalists, Association of Black Journalists of Southern California, Women in Film, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Links Inc.
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—-OR——-
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Sat: 10am-11pm
Sun: 10am-9pm
Cheers!
Evette Dabney, Founder, CEO, Creative Director of Sparkle “E” Entertainment & Productions
www. sparkle-e.com 💎
Evette Dabney is an Emmy nominated TV news talent, SAG-AFTRA actor, writer / blogger, media consultant, and marketing influencer, living in Los Angeles, California.
Evette Dabney has worked on-air in television news and radio in several markets across the country… including South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas and California.
Evette is a graduate of Clark- Atlanta University, and longtime member of National Association of Black Journalists, Association of Black Journalists of Southern California, Women in Film, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Links Inc.
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Mardi Gras 🎊 just isn’t the same…without a sweet purple 💜green 💚, and gold 💛Gambino’s Bakery King Cake.
These delectable delights are made with fresh butter and sweet cinnamon, topped with a generous layer of poured fondant, and baked with the customary baby figure inside…
According to TRADITION…whoever finds the lil’ baby in their slice, is king🤴🏽🤴🏻🤴or queen 👸🏽👸🏼👸🏻for the day!😉 And….. you have to buy everyone around at the time… A kings Cake in the next year to come.
You can choose your favorite fillings too! I got Praline/Cream Cheese. When I opened the box… it smelled so good! I just couldn’t wait! I put on the icing, added the colored sugar crystals, and cut myself a slice…
Mmmm… Mmmm!!! It melted in my mouth! The praline ingredient was evident. Pralines are another one of my most FAVORITE things about NEW ORLEANS…
If your taste buds desire another flavor to enhance your cake, there are lots of other choices…including: Cream Cheese, Strawberry 🍓, !Strawberry/Cream Cheese, Bavarian Cream , Praline, and of course… The traditional.
Word on the Streets of New Orleans is: Anyone hosting a Mardi Gras party… has got to get Gambino’s.
Your king cake comes with a package of fondant icing and a package of colored sugars so you can top your own cake in the purple, green, and gold of New Orleans, an official 8 1/2” x 11” Mardi Gras poster, and a brochure on the history of Mardi Gras King Cakes.
A bit more history for you…In the early 1920’s, Beulah Ledner began baking Doberge cakes, a beloved New Orleans regional specialty, from her kitchen and later her bakery. In 1949, she sold her New Orleans bakery and recipes to Joe Gambino, who opened the bakery under his name. Since then, locals and celebrities, from David Letterman to Oprah Winfrey, have ordered Gambino’s classic King Cakes and Doberges.
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Laissez les bons temps rouler—let the good times roll—with these braided and buttery, cinnamon-filled cakes that are festively decorated with vibrant colors !!!!
Getting your cake shipped straight to your front door 🚪 in just a couple of days is SUPER convenient.
But if you’re up for some quality baking time… Here’s a recipe that you can follow…. In your very own kitchen. 👇🏾👇🏼👇👇🏿
Ingredients
3 1/2cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1package (2 1/4 teaspoons) Rapid Rise yeast
1cup milk
1/4cup sugar
1teaspoon salt
2eggs
6tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, cut into 12 pieces
Cinnamon Filling
2/3cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2teaspoons ground cinnamon
4tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Icing
1cup powdered sugar
1tablespoon milk
1/2teaspoon vanilla
Decoration
Dark green, purple, and yellow or gold sugars, if desired
Miniature plastic baby, if desired. You can get those at party city, or of course.. AMAZON ! ✨😃✨
Steps
1Mix 2 1/2 cups flour and yeast in mixing bowl of stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, on low for about 30 seconds.
2Heat milk, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and milk is between 120°F to 130°F.
3With mixer on low, pour in liquids and mix until incorporated. Add eggs one at a time. Continue mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Clean off paddle and switch to dough hook. Mix in the remaining 1 cup flour a little at a time, adding more or less flour as needed to make a soft dough. Add the softened butter, a piece at a time, kneading until each piece of butter is absorbed.
4Knead for eight minutes on low. The dough should completely clear the sides of the bowl. If it is too sticky, add additional flour 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing in thoroughly before determining if more flour is needed. If the dough seems too dry, spritz with water from a spray bottle a couple of times, mixing in thoroughly before determining if more water is needed. Every 2 minutes, stop the machine, scrape the dough off the hook, and then continue kneading.
5Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times by hand to be sure it’s smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball. Place dough into a greased bowl. Turn once so greased surface is on top. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6While the dough is chilling, make cinnamon filling. In small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Combine butter with cinnamon mixture and mix well.
7Roll the chilled dough into a 10 x 20 inch rectangle. Spread the filling on half of the long side of the dough. Fold the dough in half covering the filling. Pat dough down firmly so the dough will stick together. Cut dough into three long strips. Press the tops of the strips together and braid the strips. Press the ends together at the bottom. Gently stretch the braid so that it measures 20 inches again. Shape it into a circle/oval and press the edges together.
8Transfer the ring to a parchment lined or greased baking sheet. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour. While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 350°. Bake the cake until it is golden brown, 20 – 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes on baking sheet and then place it on a cooling rack to cool completely before icing. To hide the baby in the cake, if desired, make a small slit in the bottom of the cake and put the miniature plastic baby in after the cake has cooled.
9Icing: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth (add additional milk if mixture is too thick or powdered sugar if too thin).
10Spoon icing over top of the cake. Immediately sprinkle on colored sugar, alternating between the three colors.
The official day for Mardi Gras is Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in New Orleans
Mardi Gras—also known as Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, or Carnival—is a debaucherous prelude to Lent, a six-week-long religious fast observed before Easter. The legacy of Mardi Gras can be traced to European Carnival celebrations during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The holiday’s connection to New Orleans… dates back to 1699, when explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville arrived in Louisiana and declared a plot of land “Pointe du Mardi Gras” upon realizing it was the eve of the holiday.
In 1718, the city of New Orleans was established near the area known as “Pointe du Mardi Gras,” and by the 1730s, Mardi Gras parades and masquerade balls became an annual tradition in the southern city.
While Mardi Gras officially takes place on Fat Tuesday—the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent—in New Orleans, annual Mardi Gras festivities start weeks beforehand.
Without a doubt, we will have Mardi Gras 2022,” New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said at a Carnival season kickoff event on January 6.
While Mardi Gras parades are happening throughout New Orleans in 2022, the routes had to be shortened due to COVID-related staffing shortages..
In order to participate in Mardi Gras parades, New Orleans is requiring all members of the city’s parading organizations—known as krewes—to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative test result.
As of now, viewers won’t need to show proof of vaccination to attend parades. However, city policy does require everyone five years of age and older to show proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or a recent negative PCR, molecular, or antigen test result within 72 hours at indoor restaurants, bars, and entertainment spaces.
Whether you’re in New Orleans are not… we can ALL use another reason to celebrate!!!
So enjoy a Kings Cake… after your Gumbo and Jambalaya!
Eat! Drink! and Be Merry! Just keep the good times rolling!!!
~Evette Dabney
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~ Evette Dabney, Founder, Owner, & Creative Director at Sparkle ✨ E✨Entertainment & Promotions.
Evette Dabney is an Emmy nominated TV news talent, SAG-AFTRA actor, writer / blogger, media consultant, and marketing influencer, living in Los Angeles, California.
Evette Dabney has worked on-air in television news and radio in several markets across the country… including South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas and California.
Evette is a graduate of Clark- Atlanta University, and longtime member of National Association of Black Journalists, Association of Black Journalists of Southern California, Women in Film, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Links Inc.
Follow Evette Dabney/SAG-AFTRA on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo, Indeed, IMDB Pro, and Actor’s Access. @evettedabney
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Whenever I’m visiting New York 🍎 city…. Magnolia’s Bakery is always on my ✍🏾
TO DO LIST! 📝 I have to stop by this Bakery! It’s always warm and inviting..(summer, spring, winter or fall!) Experience all the authentic goodness from bake shops…. like those from back-in-the-day!
It ALWAYS smells soooo WONDERFUL inside‼️
The hummingbird cake is great, and so is the banana pudding… Every flavor of the cupcakes is GOOD! They’re moist, delicious and beautifully decorated for all occasions, and color schemes.
You can now shop online for some of their popular items… and get them shipped to your home, or office…
My favorites… include Magnolia’s famous RED VELVET CAKE! It’s perrrr-fect!!!
And so is that CHOCOLATE CAKE!!!! Absolutely DIVINE!
For Valentine’s Day ♥️ this
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Edible Arrangements are fresh and delicious!
You can get fresh fruit…. and get it dipped in chocolate with other nice additions…
Chocolate dipped strawberries are a sweet… and romantic treat!
Go to: EdibleArrangements.com
A love ❤️ Dough- Note… with 4 cute designs to choose!
They’re back! Valentine’s Day Doughnuts 🍩 available at Krispy Kreme shops. For a limited time only of course…
Another way to make this day even sweeter! 🥰
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Candy Apples 🍎 are another one of my favorite sweet treats…
When you’re looking for the perfect gift to send… Gourmet Caramel Apples are the answer. Gourmet Apples are available in two sizes: Jumbo Caramel Apples and Petite Caramel Apples.
The Signature Jumbo Caramel Apples weigh between 1.25 and 1.5 pounds, and they serve six to eight people. Our smaller Petite Caramel Apples, on the other hand, are made to serve one to two people.
Flowers and chocolates are nice, but what’s better than biting into one of these decadent apples smothered in caramel and topped with festive sprinkles? And with this 14-piece assortment, there’s plenty to share. From Mrs. Prindable’s Handmade Confections.
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I always loved the double doozy with the fluffy white icing inside… of two of these original chocolate chip cookies..
Fortunately, this business ships dozens, and dozens of a variety of cookies.
all of these cookies begin with homemade recipes using the finest ingredients. Each premium treat is hand-scooped and baked fresh daily from dough that is -never- frozen.
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And finally…. a nice start before dinner. Make an appetizer plate with crab cakes, tarter sauce.. and a slice of lemon 🍋 Mmmm yeahhhh!!!!
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These three entrees are prepared year round… but I like to think they’re EXTRA special during Winter months…. and especially during the holidays.
Why you can call these the staple items for any traditional SOUL FOOD MEAL! 🍽
There’s nothing better than hot Mac and cheese… straight out of the oven… when it’s cold outside….. day ☀️ or night ! 🌙
This cheesy delight soothes your soul for real…. or should I say: FoSho! ✊🏾
Want some ???
Well Alrighty then…. Here’s the recipe:
Boil your medium sized elbow macaroni… (about 2 cups), with a tablespoon of oil… and a dash of salt. when macaroni is soft and tender.. drain and set aside.
Mix two eggs, with 1 cup of milk,
Mix in white shredded cheddar cheese, Velveta, and medium cheddar cheese… and pour milk and egg mixture over macaroni, evenly..mixing in generous amounts of cheese 🧀 in the baking pan. Sprinkle in seasoned salt, pepper, and paprika. mix well.
Bake for 15 minutes, ( at 375), take out of oven… stir upbslightly cooked Mac and cheese… add a bit more shredded mild cheddar cheese, plus a little more black pepper and salt.
Spoon down Mac and cheese evenly into pan, and sprinkle more shredded cheddar/ and velveta cheese.
Add small amounts of butter on top, and bake for 15-20 more minutes until cheese is melted on top… and baked well. Make sure it’s golden, or -slightly- browned.
Remove pan from oven, and let it cool for a minute……
And then….Dig in with a serving spoon 🥄 put a heaping amount on a plate… and ENJOY!
Next up…
Yum-my!!! It’s a Sweet potato delight!
Boil sweet potatoes 🍠 with oil in water. Peel and mash up.
Add in molasses, and butter pecan pancake syrup, a bit of brown sugar, white sugar, a generous splash of fresh orange juice, a dash of cinnamon, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, A splash of milk.. ( half and half is even better! ), and a tablespoon of melted butter, spread evenly in baking pan.
Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes…
if desired… mix in walnuts or pecans. and/ or add marshmallows on top! Pop in oven until marshmallows arevmelted..
or slightly browned… -If- you like it that way.. 👍🏽
This sweet potato soufflé literally melts in your mouth! 👄 A wonderful winter time favorite! Holidays or any other days! An old time… simple favorite that’s loved by people of all ages!
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It’s Collard Greens with a kick!
In case you’re wondering… I also have honey baked ham, Mac and cheese, and Lima beans on my plate. This is one of my ultimate “comfort meals.”
Anywho…. Here’s how you make some mean… hot 🔥 greens! 🥬
Now…. you can either buy a bunch of fresh greens, use a frozen package of greens..or… get a can of GLORY GREENS from your local supermarket.
“My” special blend is a real hit with those everybody who likes spicy…and ~sweet heat.~
First: fry 3-4 slices of bacon 🥓
Cut up the bacon into chunks. That gives this entree a nice foundation of rich, meaty flavor..
Add in the greens into the bacon grease, and put the chunks in..
Add in a little olive oil, seasoned salt, pepper, a dash of hot sauce, vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, a nice helping of garlic, some crispy french onions, some chopped fresh onions, banana peppers, and jalapeños. ( chop em’ up pretty good now… ya hear!)
Mix all of these hearty ingredients together… and cook on medium heat for about 30-45 minutes.
Watch carefully while cooking… adding in chicken broth, and water… to keep the greens nice & moist… (not too watery, or soggy) but make it just right…
When green are nice, tender and moist… they’re done!
These are almost always even better the next day… (after all the flavors have settled), and even the day after that…
By the way… these greens freeze quite well… so you can enjoy more later…
The FLAVORS blended together make magic happen with these greens! PURE ✨magic✨ I tell you!
Seasons Eatings Everybody!
~Evette Dabney, Founder, Owner, Creative Director of Sparkle-“E”Entertainment and Promotions
I cooked this steak on the stove with olive oil. After it was cooked on both sides… I added in the sauté mix… and cut up a bit of fresh onion… with a couple of dashes of soy sauce…… and a little butter
I sautéed the mushrooms in a pat of butter…with fried French onions, a couple of spoons fulls of fresh crushed garlic, a dash of pepper, rosemary & seas salt seasonings…
After all the ingredients simmered together…. I arranged it on a plate…. with a salad of: broccoli, bacon, and cranberries… and it was delicious!
Fried Catfish, with Steak Fries!
This is a good ole southern favorite! I let this catfish marinade in a lemon pepper liquid marinade over night.
When the oil was hot enough… I fried each filet until golden on each side… and flipped them over again..to cook until the filets are completely done! ✅
When I was ready to fry it.. I put the oil in a frying pan🍳 Let it heat up… while I seasoned the fish filets… with salt, and a bit of garlic pepper.
Next…. I got another frying pan… with about a half cup of vegetable oil. I let the fries reach room temperature… and added them very carefully to the hot oil. When they were golden brown… I put them to a lined dish with paper towels and let them drain.
Side Bar: ⚾️🧢 Whenever I go to see the Dodgers Play… at Dodger Stadium… I always get the Garlic 🍟 Fries at the concession stand to go with my Dodger Dog!!!
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Any salt and vinegar potato chip fans around???
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Using Vinegar also helps cut the grease… and it’s an added health/digestion benefit…🙌🏽✨
I plate these finished pairings… pull out the hot sauce… and DIG IN!!!! 🍴
Anybody like home cooked casseroles???? Here is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!!!
Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
This is so wonderful when it’s served hot. It’s filling, and flavorful. There’s a little story to go along with how I learned about this dish…
I was the weekend Anchor and TV News Reporter at WJBF-TV in Augusta, Georgia.
After a long day of working in the newsroom… I would drive home 🏡 tired from a busy day.
A newly wed couple lived in the apartment beneath me… and would often be out walking… when I drove home into my parking space. We would often exchange pleasantries… and enjoy friendly conversation.
On one particular night… my new friends Valerie and Patrick came out of their place smiling and said: “Are you hungry?!” We just finished making dinner…
The dinner that evening was this Broccoli 🥦 and
BChicken 🍗 Casserole
“Why don’t you come in and join us!” I was so delighted!!! 🙌🏽✨How nice for themto invite me to !!!!!dinner!
Oooh Val !!!! This is sooo GOOD!!!! This Casserole is AMAZING
How do you make this??? I’m definitely making this again!!!
I remember her hazel eyes lighting up… and how genuine and animated she was… explaining the entire process of making this dish!
I have never forgotten that night..and their gracious hospitality …
I keep in contact with Val on social media to this very day! 😃This reeasy recipe… All you need to do is mix everything together… add to a baking pan… and pop it in the oven!
Ok… here’s what you need… 2-4 chicken breasts… depending on how big you want casserole..
One can of cream of mushroom soup ( for two chicken breasts), and two cans for four breasts.
One or two cups of cooked white/ jasmine rice… ( As much…or as little as you want to include your dish.)
Cut up chicken into chunks, Pre-cook fresh broccoli 🥦 crowns, (1- or two full crowns… just enough to add a nice amount of this veggie to appear visible in the dish. Add in pre-cooked white rice, ( I prefer Jasmine Rice🍚) and then mix in can(s) cream of mushroom soup…with a couple of handfuls of fried French onions… salt, pepper, garlic powder, seasoned salt flavor to taste..(cut up more fresh mushrooms if you desire..)
Mix EVERYTHING together with several generous dashes of soy sauce.
One all the ingredients are blended together put it in baking dish/pan and add more French Onions to the top of casserole. Bake in oven at 350 degrees
Bake for about 25-30 minutes, ( until everything looks like it’s cooked well.)
Remove casserole from oven, and add generous amounts of shredded cheese on top. Put back in oven… and continue baking for 5-7 minutes… or until cheese has melted.
Let casserole cool a bit… and enjoy!!!! This is one of those all in one meals… that’s better the next day… and the day after that! These Casseroles also freeze well in aluminum pans. You can store in freezer… pop it out, and place in oven until done.
It will taste just like you made it only minutes before!!! Pure Satisfaction for a hearty, and home cooked meal! 🍽
This next entree is the snack of all snacks!!!!
Super Nachos Supreme!
This crunchy option is also a nice answer for a lunch or dinner….
I’ve Enjoyed these DAY ☀️ and NIGHT! 🌙
Claps Hands! Okkkk…. here’s what you need:
Nacho Chips… ( I use Tostitos… with a hint of lime! ) The flavor on the chips is incredible with all the other good stuff piled on top!!!
You can use whatever kind of pre-seasoned/ pre-cooked ground meat that you like:
Ground Beef, Turkey, Italian Sausage, or Chicken!
Cut up tomatoes chunks/ or diced tomatoes… add them on top of ground meat of choice, with Salsa… then add shredded lettuce, jalapeños, (black olives… if you like.), and sprinkle cheese on top… ( or… pre-melted cheddar or American cheese.)
This is a very colorful entree, and tasty as well… share with family/ friends or serve for a party, movie night, game night… or the GAME of all games…. The Super Bowl!!!!
This is a great breakfast or brunch option….
And 2 eggs, it’s bacon, spinach, ham, onion, mushrooms, crushed garlic, cheese, tomatoes, peppers, sausage: ‼️NO‼️
👉🏽 IT’S
‼️SUPER OMELETTE‼️
Whelp! Those are all the ingredients that you need…
Take two… or three eggs 🥚 if you like… add some milk, soy sauce, seasonings of your choice… I use seasoned salt, pepper, rosemary, garlic herb special blend.
⭐️ If you notice… I use all the same ingredients in all these quick and easy dishes…
Whisk milk and soy sauce with eggs and add all the other fixings…
Add vegetable oil to omelette pan.. ( just 2 or 3 spoonfuls) turn heat to medium… once the oil is hot… pour in all the mixed ingredients…
One everything cooks together… and firms up… test how well cooked, and solid your omelette is…
Oh! As far as peppers are concerned… I use jalapeños, & banana peppers. Fresh tomato chunks are good… but sun dried tomatoes also taste delightful! ( your choice!)
Check all sides… and underneath omelette to make sure its completely cooked…and in one big solid form…
Now get ready to FLIP IT!!!
Bring both sides together to make the whole omelette, a thick half..
On the omelette half… add shredded cheddar cheese…
Keep on heat… until the cheese is completely melted. Then… scoop up with your spatula… put it on a plate.. and get ready for that first bite! Mmmmm….. enhance this experience by adding salsa… or hot sauce!
You got all the protein and veggies you need in one delectable serving!!!!
-Evette Dabney
Evette Dabney, Founder, Owner and Creative Director of Sparkle ✨E✨ Entertainment and Promotions
Evette is a true LA Foodie! Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia… She learned to
Bcook at an early age watching her mother, and Grandmother! She enjoys trying new recipes and adding her own special twists to traditional ones.. Support Sparkle ✨E✨ at Cash App $EvetteDabney
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I’m on a mission in these LA streets, and all around the world 🌍to discover intriguing content to dazzle you! ✨😃✨
Oooo-Weee!!!! It was MAGNIFICENT!!! This meat was the TRUTH! Perfect name for this brand for sure!!!
Here’s another BIG HIT for the day… LA Foodies
Loved it!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
The creative presentation at this dessert brunch bar caught everybody’s attention!
These sugar cookies put a smile 😃 on every face! They looked cute… and tasted FANTASTIC!!!
More Coconut 🥥 and fruity flavors galore!
This chef prepared tasty tidbits like mango caramel, mimosa and champagne flavored macaroons…
There were also treats with Bloody Mary cocktail flavoring…
And speaking of Bloody Mary’s…
Anybody up for deviled eggs ???? With a twist…
-AND-
A pop of color… with some other gourmet ingredients!
Feast your eyes on more yummy delights!!!
Donut holes…by the dozens,..
How about… Milk and Cookies that are tasty…
and quite convenient.
This chef… made the chocolate chip cookie into a cup….
All you do… is add milk… and ENJOY‼️
I giggled when I tried it! Pure GENIUS!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽😃🙌🏽🙌🏽
You think you’ve seen it all… here’s more…
Waffles and Eggs.,,
Salmon and pancakes…
And this BERRY 🍓 GOOD French toast!
Last but not least…
Tantalizing Tarts…
👉🏽 And now is a fine time…. to showcase cocktails…..
….And wine 🍷 down…
The LA Food and Wine Festival will be back in 2020!!! Keep up with all the latest developments at
@LAFoodWine Instagram & Twitter
LAFW.com
~Evette Dabney
Evette Dabney is the Founder, Owner, CEO and CreativeDirector of Sparkle “E” Entertainment & Promotions
www.sparkle-e.com 💎
Sparkle “E” is a trendy website… created to highlight dazzling
human interest events…and uplifting
subject matter… that will
✨✨SHINE BRIGHT✨✨
in a dark world… that needs an escape from negative things that are happening, and distasteful news.
☝🏽 Let me make this crystal 💎 clear….
Sparkle- “E” wants to make entertainment news, travel stories, fashion, beauty discoveries, food, and unique things in general… wonderful treasures…for people to cherish.
Gems 💎 of solid information … and images that will light 💡 up the spirits of our audience… when they read… and/ or see the wonderful things we share!
Sparkle-“E” is a relatively ~NEW~ creation. The mission is to attract a STRONG and LOYAL following…
from connections cultivated by
Emmy nominated TV journalist
Evette Dabney… a noted marketing and social influencer, Award Winning professional from TV News Reporting and Anchor jobs.. Show Hosting, and Voice-Over 🎙 world.
Evette Dabney ( SAG-AFTRA),
is Available for Contracted jobs, Auditions and Meetings.
Miss Dabney is dedicated, determined and dependable! A one stop media shop for talent, writing, producing, guided tours, influencer marketing, media consulting, photography and more!
Evette is listed on the Players Directory, Actors Access and many other professional listings. She is a native of Atlanta, Georgia 🍑 and graduate of Clark-Atlanta University.
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Some of her beloved organizations
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Every consideration is appreciated to help independently established…small African-American female entertainment business owner getvecognized and
In these days and times… Followers make a big difference in career advancement, and securing opportunities out there
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Some of her beloved organizations
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Links Inc. 💚⚪️💚🔗💚🔗💚⚪️💚
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In these days and times… Followers make a big difference in career advancement, and securing opportunities out there!
MORE FOLLOWERS can open doors!!! 🚪🚪🚪🚪 I’ve been told a need many, many more to be taken into consideration for major projects, and representation. So tell a friend, and tell them to tell a friend…
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Heyyyy!!!! 👉🏼👉🏽👉👉🏻 This Media maven is on the move! 💨
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Shaquille’s is an upscale casual restaurant specializing in Southern cuisine.
Of course… I had to stop by and check it out… I liked the VIBE here… There was a nice crowd inside… and the host staff and servers.. were very pleasant.
My first thoughts were… what a FANTASTIC spot for SHAQ to open a restaurant! Tons of tourists are always in the area… not to mention great sporting events with the Lakers, Clippers, Sparks and Kings having sold out games all the time… –plus-, all the great concerts, movie 🎥 premieres, Awards Shows… and other high profile events.
SHAQ has SCORED another GREAT BUSINESS DEAL!!!!
Oh, I forgot to mention… a pretty cool thing to know…the stage for sports commentators… is usually set up on the side street.. between the restaurant, and Staples Center…
Sooooo…. If SHAQ is doing some sports commentating with one of the networks… you might catch him in action… close to his restaurant. #HighFive!!!! 🤚🏾
The second thing that came to my mind was… SHAQ obviously picked his favorite comfort foods… which I also thought was pretty great.
Good Stuff! A lot of my favorite foods included! 👍🏽👍🏽
Mmmm!!! There’s Fried Chicken on the menu..
Mac and cheese
Deviled Eggs
Sliders
There are only two burgers on the menu, a Shaq cheeseburger and an actual Kobe burger
Also…fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, corn pudding, and Banana Pudding.
Most of the entrees are pretty standard fare with pan-roasted salmon, roast Jidori chicken, flat-iron steak, and shrimp ceviche..
Shaquille’s curated beverage program includes a wine vault, local draft beers
(only Southern California beers are on tap. Modern and classic cocktails are available,
with an emphasis on bourbons and whiskeys.
The NEW place to be… is in the heart ❤️ of downtown LA.. in the hot 🔥Entertainment spot LA Live.
LA Live… of course.. is right next door to the STAPLES CENTER… which means it is always a lively location.
The restaurant includes a private enclosed patio.. near the main entrance with modern designs inside to easily transform the guest experience from day ☀️ to night 🌙.
The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner with extended lounge hours.
Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m., and stays open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Shaquille’s
800 W. Olympic Boulevard, Suite A150, Los Angeles, CA
Keep Checking in with my FOOD BLOG here on http://www.sparkle-e.com 💎 for more great restaurants, recipes, and the very latest food trends. I love going to great spots to EAT! 🍴 I also love exploring Food and Wine Festivals, as well as experiencing exquisite chefs round tables.
Please believe… this sista knows how to cook good.. home style food… and bake too! I KNOW GREAT FOOD!!! I’ll make sure you’re in the know too! 😉
-Evette Dabney
Sparkle “E” is a trendy entertainment/ lifestyle website… created to highlight dazzling human interest events…and uplifting subject matter… that will
✨✨SHINE BRIGHT✨✨
… in a dark world… that needs an escape from negative things that are happening, and distasteful news.
Sparkle-“E” wants to make entertainment news a treasure… with gems of solid information … and images that light up the spirits of our audience… when they read… and/ or see the wonderful things we share!
Sparkle-“E” is a relatively ~new~ #entertainment #lifestyle website building a STRONG following… from connections cultivated by Emmy nominated TV journalist Evette Dabney… a noted marketing and social influencer,
Award Winning professional from TV News Reporting, Hosting, Voice-Over & Anchor jobs/print/ social media jobs/ connections.
Evette has worked on Television stations across Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Wichita Kansas and San Diego, California
Evette Dabney ( SAG-AFTRA), is Available for Contracted jobs, Auditions and Meetings. She is listed on the Players Directory, Actors Access and many other professional listings.
Every consideration is appreciated to help independently established…small African-American female entertainment business owner be recognized and SUPPORTED!!!
Thank you so much for attending a recent taping of “STEVE” in Los Angeles, CA. We hope you had a great time! I’m emailing you today because we’re looking for women who are interested in being a part of a fun upcoming show. If this oppurtunity doesn’t apply to you, feel free to pass around to friends and family memebers.
We’re looking forLOCAL LOS ANGELESWOMEN to be part of a very special upcoming taping where you would get to be ON STAGE with Steve Harvey!
You must be available to tape Tuesday 3/19 between 7AM-12PM at the Universal Studios Lot in Universal City, CA.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Do you watch Uncle Steve everyday because you love his advice? Do you wish you had a front row seat for Steve’s advice and tips? Are you single? Do you need dating advice from Steve Harvey? If yes, please e-mail a recent selfie (no headshots), and your contact information to us by Monday 3/11 at the latest. Please also let us know if you’ve been in a “Hey Steve,” segment or another guest on the show.
In addition, if any of the below statements apply to you, please let us know in your submission:
– You grew up without a father/ don’t have a male figure in your life
– You have a hard time dating
– Your standards are too high
– Have your friends told you-you’re too picky, and should maybe lower your standards to find a man?
– Do you think chivalry is dead so you no longer require a man to open a car door or pay for a date?
– Are you in a relationship currently that you’re not sure if you should continue?
Please note: This is NOT to request general tickets to the show. If you wish to do so, please click HERE
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Thanks,
Kristen Caron
Steve | Production Assistant
100 Universal City Plaza, Building 2220
Universal City, CA 91608
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Taste… and see that Valentine’s Day can be really good… From serving you loved one BREAKFAST in bed… to
arranging a nicelunch…anddinner.
If you’re looking for a light lunch to kick off Valentine’s 💖 Day… My suggestion is to grab one of the scrumptious salads 🥗from PANERA‼️ They taste just as wonderful as they look!
…Soups 🥣 from Panera will also satisfy your desire for something warm and tasty.
You can also get tasty salad options from Chick-fil-A ‼️
I absolutely LOVE ♥️ the Cobb Salad…
and the Grilled Chicken Salad!
The BRAND NEW Superfoods salad is also a BIG HIT with me! All the green things… your body deserves!
It has kale… and is well complemented by broccolini, and sweet dried
cherries 🍒 for a sweet tangy flavor. The dressing is a sweet and tangy maple vinaigrette. It’s not overpowering… and compliments this combination very well!
The superfoods salad also comes with a variety of sweetened nuts… to top it off just right! 👍🏽
NO Valentine’s day treat list…is complete… without a #1 pizza 🍕 option.
I must share with you again… my L❤️VE 😍 forFAMOUS DEEP DISH STUFFED PIZZA...
(((Chicago style)))
That looks Sooooo Good Right ⁉️
I know… I know… you can order it straight to your door 🚪 overnight… if you like. With standard shipping… you can taste that zesty rich flavor in just a few days…
For Valentine’s Day… you can get a nicely designed HEART ♥️ SHAPED PIZZA! oOh- la- la ‼️‼️
But wait… there’s more to sweeten these pizza deals… Chicago’s famous FANNIE MAES CANDY… is included in some order combinations!
💁🏽♀️ “Ohhhh my heart’s ♥️ desire!
✨✨✨PizZa ➕ChocoLate✨✨✨
FYI you can order these in 2 packs or more… with your choice toppings!
When GREAT food… and a romantic ambiance is at the top of your list…
You can get everything you’re looking for… at RUTH CHRIS…
This fine dining establishment specializes in custom-aged USDA Prime midwestern beef.
Isn’t this divine….
A petite filet…. that is succulent and great to pair up with shrimp and lobster. There is also a fantastic
lobster🦞bisque soup… that you can order along with a house salad for starters…
For my serious meat lovers… your heart ❤️ is truly at 🥩 “steak”….. with a
Juicy RIBEYE‼️
And since Valentine’s Day… is a special occasion… why not go all out with a fancy cut… like this
TOMAHAWK RIBEYE….
Now that’s a MAGNIFICENT cut of meat! 🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽
For those of you who prefer a nice cozy setting at home 🏠 for Valentine’s Day this year… here are some romantic menu choices for you to consider cooking:
Romantic Dinner Recipes…for (2) ✌🏽
Option: #1
Tuscany Stuffed Chicken Breasts
2skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each)
2ounces fontina cheese, crumbled or sliced
2roasted red sweet pepper halves or 1/2 cup roasted red sweet pepper halves from a jar, drained
Place each chicken piece between 2 pieces of clear plastic wrap. Working from the center to the edges, pound lightly with the flat side of a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle chicken with black pepper. Layer cheese, roasted red sweet pepper halves, and sage in the center of each breast. Fold in edges; roll up into a spiral, pressing the edges to seal. Roll in flour.
In an 8-inch skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Cook chicken in hot oil about 5 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Remove from skillet.
In the same skillet bring wine or broth to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 2 minutes or until 1/4 cup liquid remains. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. To serve, spoon juices over chicken. Makes 2 servings.
For marinade, in a small bowl combine olive oil, wine, garlic, lemon peel, salt, and crushed red pepper.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. Pour marinade over shrimp. Seal bag; turn to coat shrimp. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat broiler. Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade. Arrange shrimp on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp over and brush with reserved marinade; discard any remaining marinade. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque.
Place shrimp on a serving platter; sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Lightly coat an unheated 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with variable heat settings with cooking spray. Pour the water into the slow cooker. Place orange slices in bottom of cooker, overlapping slightly if necessary. Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry. Place salmon, skin side down, on top of orange slices; drizzle oil evenly over the fillets. Sprinkle evenly with tarragon, salt, and black pepper.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or on high-heat setting for 1 1/2 hours or until salmon is opaque in center.
Using a flat spatula, carefully remove salmon and place on dinner plates. Discard oranges and cooking liquid in cooker. Serve salmon with Raspberry Salsa and lemon wedges
Now that you have wonderful ideas about what to eat… how about something nice to drink…
My recommendation for a special occasion
Stella Rosa® is a selection of wines imported from Northern Italy by San Antonio Winery, founded, owned, and operated by the Riboli Family for four generations since its 1917 establishment. This award-winning collection of semi-sweet, semi-sparkling wines will surely make a romantic meal… or night cap perfect!
Order a bottle… or 2 or 3 to keep in your personal collection here:
The 2018 Martha Stewart Wine & Food Experience… was presented by USA TODAY.. at Los Angeles Center Studio…Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (VIP Entry.. was at 12 noon)!
What a way… to start the holiday season! An exquisite table setting…instantly put me in a festive mood. Let the Christmas soirées….and dinner parties BEGIN!!!
It was a glorious day… in downtown LA! I savored every delicious bite…in the GRAND TASTING EVENT… with hundreds of other foodies…
The highlight of the afternoon… was catching MARTHA STEWART in action on center stage! She prepared food… and answered questions from the audience.
The culinary QUEEN 👑 talked about the importance of preparing fresh and delicious food from scratch.
Martha says she NEVER uses anything from a can!
I heard that loud… and clear!
Soooo…. I made my way right on over to the fruit & vegetable cart.
During a candid conversation with her audience… Martha even talked about making food for her 4 dogs… She says she uses all natural ingredients…( including fresh fish)
After the food is mixed by hand… or prepped in a blender … She stores it in small containers in her freezer… until needed.
When asked about what gives her the greatest JOY…
Martha says she enjoys baking most…
She gets great pleasure out of making homemade cookies, and pies with fruit.
–Especially apples.. 🍏 🍎 picked from the trees.. around her home.
Fine Cuisine, Comfort Foods, Appetizers, Desserts, Wine, Beer and Cocktails… were prepared by local and national chefs and mixologists.
Mixologists were making spirits ✨BRIGHT✨ with lots of cocktails! 🍹
These are Smooth & rich pina coladas! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
… And of course…Everyone made time…for wine!🍷
This chef… was whipping up shrimp 🍤 & grits with a special sauce!
These culinary Kings… were serving up gumbo!!!
My eyes 👀 LIT UP…..
when I saw this HUGE POT!👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
It was hot… and delicious with PLENTY of mussels & shrimp!
The spice was nice… and gave it a nice kick!
Adding another level of flavor to food is serious!
People loved tasting these olive oils & fine Balsamic from LunaOlivo
Here are photos of several other savory selections featured at this CULINARY AFFAIR ….
Foodies noshed on everything from pasta, steak, tacos, fish, sushi to…pizza and bbq selections… and more!
Cooking demonstrations are always a great way to learn new recipes… and updated methods to make food prep easier… and More tasty!
Guests also explored the ultimate Martha Stewart Experience…featuring the very latest from the lifestyle leader…
Martha & Snoop Dogg have cooked up a hit show!
Martha also has a wide variety of products on the market. Quite a few available on AMAZON.
Her EMPIRE Now including a clothing line……
and
shoes 👠 available at PAYLESS!!!!
We also had a chance to enjoy arts and crafts on the scene!
I’m hand painting a cooking apron! 😄
There were Grateful House interactive demonstrations… donut decorating 🍩 guacamole making… coffee/ cappuccino tastings…and live entertainment!
I had a wonderful day! ☀️ This event is scheduled during the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄
Having this wine and food experience in December… gives us lots of ideas… for holiday entertaining, and making delectable bites for friends and family!
Here a wish✨for a hearty and flavorful year ahead!
-Evette Dabney
~Seasons Eatings ‼️
Evette Dabney, Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Sparkle-“E” Entertainment & Promotions
Evette is a native of Atlanta,🍑GA…and graduate of #CAU Clark Atlanta University… in the #AUC ( Atlanta University Center), and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.,🔺🐘 Links Inc., 💚and Women in Film…🎬🎥
( just to name a few of her beloved connections! 😉
“Miss Dabney” has worked as a reporter/anchor/ show host 🎤 in a number of television 📺 markets all across the country… TN, Albany, Augusta GA, SC, Wichita Kansas, San Diego, CA… (to name a few.)
She’s an EMMY nominated TV news talent, available to serve as a media technical advisor, and work free-lance assignments.
She’s a “spirited” LIVE announcer indeed… with a ~velvety voice! ~
Evette is READY to take on producing gigs, theatrical roles, 🎭 commercials, 🎬 industrials, radio talk show roles… and any other kind of voice-over work…. animation included… 😉
Follow her on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @evettedabney
Let Sparkle-“E” 💎 promote YOU… Your BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION or SPECIAL EVENT…. in aggressive marketing efforts, and SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS!
Hey! 👋🏽 A well known MARKETING INFLUENCER… is right at your fingertips!
Evette Dabney will make SURE the consumer market takes NOTICE…. of what you have to offer! She’s an influencer that people follow! The masses know… if she likes it… It must be GOOD! 👍🏽👍🏽
To arrange TALENT BOOKINGS, AUDITIONS, & MEETINGS with Evette Dabney/ SAG-AFTRA
Here are photos of several other savory selections featured at this CULINARY AFFAIR ….
Cooking demonstrations are always a great way to learn new recipes… and updated methods to make food prep easier… and More tasty!
There were Grateful House interactive demonstrations… donut decorating 🍩 guacamole making… coffee/ cappuccino tastings…and live entertainment!
~Seasons Eatings ‼️
Evette Dabney, Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Sparkle-“E” Entertainment & Promotions
Sparkle-"E" Food 