Do Your Research!

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We’re happy to announce that on a biweekly basis we’ll be running articles by celebrity chef and our fellow Essence blogger Chef Tianna Feaster. Trust us when we say you’ll love her articles, recipes, tips and POV. Check out this article and show her some love in the comments section from the BMWK family!

by Chef Tianna

Whenever you are getting ready to invest in anything in life (i.e. career, education, volunteerism, exercise regimen, new diet,  professional organizations) you have to do your research. You really need to know what you are getting yourself into. Recently,  I have been looking for a car and I just hear my friend Sima in my head saying, “Feaster, you have to do your research.” Well she is right, you have to know everything about what you are getting ready to get into. Anytime you are doing something, even when you are joining an organization or applying for a job you need to research the background because people will tell you anything.

That’s why you need to read the reviews and see the results of various opinions of others. Yes, you have to formulate your own decision, but it doesn’t hurt to hear others experiences so you determine if it meets your needs, standards, quality, and of course the right price. Similarly, when it comes to your mental, physical, and spiritual health – DO YOUR RESEARCH. Often times we get on these crazy diets and try certain foods and we don’t get the results we want because we didn’t do our research and/or didn’t count the cost of the investment. So we end up wasting money, food, and time in turn not being satisfied. So, do your research and know what you are getting yourself into. This also goes for recipes, exercise routines, diet regimens, or even choosing a personal trainer. So, I encourage you all to do do your research on whatever you choose to pursue….what might work well for one person might not work for you!!!

With summer time coming around  the corner, people are lighting up the grill, if you have any    left over chicken from the grill try my Grilled Chicken Salad w/Tarragon recipe. Quick, easy, light and  healthy with an  awesome flavor!

Ingredients

1/2 cup of dried cranberries (fat free)

1 tablespoon of chopped tarragon

2  celery stalks (finely chopped)

Salt and pepper

Olive oil for drizzling

2 pounds of skinless boneless chicken breast chopped 1-2 inches

1 cup of  mayonnaise (olive  oil)

1 teaspoon of lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Drizzle or brush the grill with olive oil and cook chicken for about 20-25 minutes until chicken is done.

In a large bowl mix dried cranberries, celery, tarragon, mayonnaise, and the chicken. Refrigerate  until ready to serve.

Check out my website: www.feastyoureyesonthis.net


About the author

Lamar Tyler is co-creator BlackandMarriedWithKids.com. He also is the co-producer of the films Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage, You Saved Me, Men Ain’t Boys and Still Standing.


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  1. Ronnie Friday - 21 / 05 / 2010 Reply
    Hi Chef Tianna - welcome to BMWK and we appreciate that you will be sharing your recipes and tips with us....... And showing us how to eat healthier....on BMWK we promote healthy marriages and so we would love to live long healthy lives so that we will be around to love up on our mates for a long long time!!! Thanks for that recipe..it sounds delicious and I will try it. I am in a cooking rut...I am tired of cooking the same old dishes. I don't know what tarragon is ..but I will find out soon :-) .-= Ronnie´s last blog ..Blended Families Week: I May Not Be Your Mama, But… =-.
  2. Harriet Friday - 21 / 05 / 2010 Reply
    Hello, Chef Tianna! These are words of wisdom that are timeless and always relevant! Thanks for the recipe and thanks for the perspective! Welcome to BMWK!!! .-= Harriet´s last blog ..Father Can You Hear Me? =-.
  3. Chef Tianna Friday - 21 / 05 / 2010 Reply
    Hi Ronnie! Thank you so much! It such a blessing to be on BMWK. In our community, not only do we need to promote healthy relationships and how to have a healthy relationship but, how to have a healthy lifestyle. The mission of Feast Your Eyes on This (FYET) is to educate motivate and support individuals, families, and groups in adopting healthy eating lifestyles. I pray through sharing my tips and recipes with BMWK that I am able to reach many families in our community. Thank you again! :-}
  4. Nikki R Friday - 21 / 05 / 2010 Reply
    Hi Chef Tianna! I am a regular reader of this site and I sooooo need some recipes. I'm tired of cooking the same ole' thing for my hubby, and I desperately need some tasty and not-too-complicated recipes. Welcome!
  5. Tiya Friday - 21 / 05 / 2010 Reply
    Welcome Chef Tianna! I am really looking forward to your articles! And this recipe sounds like something I'll be trying soon.
  6. LEROY | boys bedding Saturday - 22 / 05 / 2010 Reply
    Thanks Tiana, will give the salad a go, looks like something really nice to take for lunch during the warm days of summer.... .-= LEROY | boys bedding´s last blog ..What is Kids Bed In A Bag =-.
  7. Chef Tianna Saturday - 22 / 05 / 2010 Reply
    Hi Nikki, Thank you and I am looking forward to sharing with you some awesome recipes that you will really enjoy cooking for your hubby! :-}
  8. Chef Tianna Saturday - 22 / 05 / 2010 Reply
    Hi Tiya, Yes this recipe is quick and really great. Instead of the dried cranberries you can add red or green grapes instead.
  9. Chef Tianna Saturday - 22 / 05 / 2010 Reply
    Yes, definitely give it try Leroy. You are going to enjoy it! :-}
  10. {JeLisa} @ Blogging Ever After Monday - 24 / 05 / 2010 Reply
    Oooh, a salad recipe with some good advice on the side! Love it! :) .-= {JeLisa} @ Blogging Ever After´s last blog ..Sunday Afternoon: Even the sweet tea in the fridge tastes better when I share it with you. =-.

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