Movie Night with the Monarchs/ UMSL'S Associated Black Collegians

Black History is more than just remembering our forefathers and honoring the ones who represented a change. But DANG!....Can't we look back at on the funny things in our black a$$ past?!!! Such as the movie House Party!!...a CLASSIC! If you agree, then I think you should join me and friends at UMSL in the Pilot House THIS Tuesday (February 9th) at 7pm to come and look back on a mighty dope movie. We watchin' it theatre style baabbyyyy!!!....AND it's gon' be FREE food and drinks there!! #POW

**And NO you don't have to be a student at UMSL to attend!! Just bring yo a$$!!!!

Chicken & Black Folks....so predictable

I had to steal this from the homie @Vandalyzm on Twitter. Stereotypin' at its best. I won't say no mo'. I'll just let u check it out for ya self:

On the Range

I Might Be in Yo Kitchen N!99A, Cookin' Wit Yo Pots!!

Living alone I have been thrown into the kitchen unprepared. But one of my many aspirations has always been to be a pastry chef, and clearly that has nothing to do with real food. So I have just been winging it.

Luckily My grandmother recently dropped $$ on these polished stainless steel pots. I have been trying random things I like. It's kind of odd, I haven't made it to full meal combinations yet so mainly I eat Meat and raw steamed vegetables. It's fine though most guys my age have no clue what to do. At least I'm a step a ahead. . .

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Tomato Basil Marinaded Pork Chops and Broccoli

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Roasted Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli

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Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on Bagel

THAT GIRL CAN COOK!

IMANI AMOS is a dear friend and a fan of the monarchs. I feel bad because I should have done this a long time ago. Imani has a countless number of talents: photography, drawing, dancing, and my favorite COOKING! man this girl can throw down in the kitchen ask MR. NESBITT he had some. Im not gone talk about that situation much cause she played me (cough cough) But I got my fair share cuz i DEBOED her ass one time (not a real word debo is from friday and he was punking niccas) BUT anyways ima show you a taste of apprecition from this chicago native cook book. ENJOY!

homemade mashed potatoes. salmon, spinach, broccoli and cheddar rice

tilapia, fettuccini alfredo, broccoli, garlic bread

fried chicken wings (wit lemon pepper. shoutout to all chicken joints in chicago lol), mac n cheese, broccoli

turkey bacon n sharp cheddar omelet and homemade cinnamon applesauce pancakes and grits

beans n rice, spinach and carrots, sautéed butter n garlic shrimp

chicken tacos wit beans n rice

spaghetti, roasted potatoes, corn, garlic bread

broccoli mac n cheese n fried fish

tilapia, broccoli, mashed potatoes

I THINK YALL GOT THE PICTURE

MADE MONARCHS THANKSGIVING

HOPE YALL HAVE A GOOD ONE

WE ARE

HOOD CLASSIC MEAL

THATS A SAINT PAUL SANDWICH FOR THOSE YOU AIN'T NO. STL $HIT

MY FAM IS SO HOOD

SO WHO AM I GON STAY WITH OVER THE WEEKEND? WORD AROUND MY HOUSE MY SISTER ABOUT TO GET READY FOR THANKSGIVING, AND IM NOT TALKIN ABOUT NO GOOD $HIT EITHER IM TALKIN ABOUT THAT $HIT $HIT ........

Should I Eat That?

*looks at cake above* I know.......bad right? That's actually old but my good friend ♥ WDE revived an old chuckle.

BUT ANYWHO....little did I know is that there is a whole site devoted to disastrous cakes called Cake Wrecks. On the site, they show bad cakes and then they show layed-out cakes.

But since this is the year of Sesame Street (40th Anniversary yall...get with it), I thought some Big Bird cakes would be of good taste......even though these cakes have NO taste.

Ugly #1 -- Big Bird's nose has been eliminated...only to be replaced by a name that I can't even read.

Ugly #2 -- Fake Big Bird/ Blonde Elmo

Ugly #3-- Big Bird's nose has turned skinny & orange....i guess.

Ugly #4 -- Is that Big Bird? ... *blank face*

The bakers of these cakes should be given 2 options: Either bow down to Big Bird and apologize....or get shot. I choose the latter...

Cookin

~Cream of Mushroom over Pork Chops~

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I'm trying to teach myself to cook more. I need as many calories, carbs, and protein as possible.

This was so fire! Look out for my next one soon.

I'm back in STL

You may not have known but I was out of town most of last week, so I was absent at most of the events you seen the MadeMonarchs at. I was away on a conference for my job (school job). I visited Arlington, Texas.

It was at 10 hour drive to Texas, and one of the worst experiences in my life. One thing I hate more than anything is riding in cars for long periods of time. Especially in the middle of no where.

The conference was mainly classes, seminars, and artist showcases. I won't be going to that conference again.

BUT the food in Arlington is that deal!

(Above) Bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with Jalapeño cheese, and chicken/beef Fajitas

(Above) This was only lunch, but when the company is paying, I eat lunch like a king. Here we have brown sugar sautéed jumbo shrimp, and mashed brown sugar sweet potatoes.

(above) a big ass Texas burger with two crisp potatoes cut into huge wedges

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I guess there was another highlight besides the food, I was walking down the hall at our lame as hotel and bumped into RUBY, the star of the style network.

Her reality show follows her weight loss journey from 715lbs

To her current weight of just under 350. That's like Dropping off four Mr. Nesbitts
If you don't know who she is thats, cool ask your mom she might think its interesting.

Besides that, I'm either riding Mega Bus or Flying any where I need to go.

I'm happy to be back in my city.

BITE OF DEATH

IM NOT GONNA TALK ABOUT THIS ONE, JUST LOOK AT THE VIDEO. AFTERS GO RUN SOME LAPS AROUND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. IM BLOGGING THIS AS I RUN ON THE TREADMILL..........LOL

JOY YEE's NOODLES (Chicago)

When most people think about Chicago foods the top chocies are probably Harolds Chicken, Maxwells, and Portillos. All are hella good but this particular Asian Cuisine was beast!!!! The name of this joint is Joy Yee's Noodles. We had the best waiter ever too. The food all came in huge quantities to the point we were all worried about health at the end. Check it out for yourself........

Jillys Food

Hey I forgot to post this about 8 months ago lol.

Anyway its a Monte Christo sandwitch from Jillys Cupcake bar. Its Hella good, You should go try it.

. . .Thats all.

SHOW SUM RESPECT!

Have you ever thought about how beneficial and resourceful Ramen Noodles are??? I was on a long road trip home yesterday and Ramen Noodles came to mind (don't ask why?). There are sooo many positives to Ramen Noodles. No one really thinks about the positives at one time...BUT I DID! And this made me SHOW SOME RESPECT! Maruchan were on top of things when they created this ish! *in my acceptance speech tone*: Ramen Noodles...you have done so much for me. You kept me going through rough times and I thank you for that.

THINK ABOUT IT:

* You can go the store and get 10 PACKS for only $1!! That is 10 meals for $1! Think of it this way: you are poor...you eat Ramen Noodles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner....that means you have 2 FULL days and one extra course...for the price of ONE DOLLAR!!!

* They have flavors that suit your preference! My favorite is chicken since that is the only thing I eat in real life anyway. They have pork. Maybe you're not down with the swine...they have beef. Don't care for that?...Kick it oriental style. Feelin fishy??....go head and slurp up the shrimp flavor. What more can I say?

* You don't have to eat them plain! People make all types of creations with Ramen Noodles. Add cheese (yuck). My friend creates a nice sautee' with olive oil and soy sauce. Think it's too plain...add more meat! Chicken! Beef! Pork chop pieces! Hell it don't matta! It's gon taste good! Hot sauce...chocolate...whatever! HAHA! I eat mine without even cooking them. They taste like crackers!

* It only takes 3 minutes to make.....

Enough said.

SHOW SUM RESPECT!!

Ya gotta eat!

We've been on a move with the Resturants so I will make it quick.

we stopped by Blue Ocean Sushi again and there was a new server. I told her i want 8 pieces total. and I only wanted to pay $4 [You know mondays are half off]. Some how she says " I thought you wanted 8 orders, so she doubled it.

So after eating all $24 pieces we asked her to get the manager to clear up our misunderstanding. Well. . . how much do you think I paid. . .

You're damn right $4.

We checked out Thai gau yang [I should know the correct spelling but oh well]. It's in the loop across from the Delmar Lounge. As you can see Oct ordered [Dookie and Entrails] I think he said it was tasty.

I got shrimp and tomato pasta which was fire!! and all of our food was around $10

and for those late nights when I get home at 3:05 am there is left overs, after a few shots of uv, the greasier the better.

Smile for me Daddy!

WTF?

If you want one they are sold at Blockbuster.

Photo via: Twigger-Nesbius

On the go

USB Microwave. I love technology