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Flava Buzz

2012-06-15T08:00:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the 2 month long hiatus. I have been super busy with school, but now the semester is over. I also didn't have the same energy as I used to to blog. I'm going to try my best to keep up because I know you guys enjoy reading it. Food Report Is yelp being used to extort restaurants? Hoxton Street Monster Supplies are selling salt made from human tears. How gross? Sex

Restaurant Review: Barcode Washington, D.C

2012-04-11T10:42:00.000-04:00

Thinking back on this past weekend, it was full of new places to go and people to see. But a place I thought that would have had more of an exciting ambiance turned out to be a big disappointment. We went to a restaurant/lounge in DC called Bar.Code; this place has been talked about as a great place to go for drinks, dinner, and have a bit of fun. Located on 17th and L street, which

Happy Easter!

2012-04-08T10:10:00.000-04:00

Flava Buzz

2012-04-05T11:16:00.000-04:00

Food Gossip Eating fast food has been linked with an increase in depression. I'm not surprised! A limited edition whiskey is on sale for 250,000 in Singapore. Will they do away with bottled water? I hope not..it's a luxury for me. 28-year-old man from Sweden blames his erratic violent behavior on the over consumption of nutmeg. Questlove and Momofoku chef will be having an impromptu televised

Restaurant Review: Matchbox in Washington, D.C

2012-04-02T08:37:00.000-04:00

This weekend my friend and I went to another great restaurant near the DC Navy yard. It was a very cute and small, yet intimate place located on 8th street near some cosmopolitan bars and bistros.The service was beyond excellent and the waiter was overtly attentive; he is possibly the best waiter that I have had thus far. Their tables were laid out quite nicely with tiny matchboxes as their

The Victoria Cupcake: Gourmet Flavor for Beginning Bakers

2012-03-16T08:00:00.024-04:00

Are you new to working in the kitchen but looking for a recipe that will impress everyone without having to work with challenging recipes or hard-to-find ingredients? Here’s your solution. The Victoria Cupcake is easy, fun, and (by comparison) relatively low in fat because it is made without any oil! Many of you have probably heard of the Weight-Watcher’s cake which uses a can of soda and a

Interview with Chef Kerry Corcoran from Hyland Blue Catering

2012-03-12T08:00:00.004-04:00

Chef Kerry catered my good friend Melissa's birthday party in February. All of these pictures are originals from the day of the party that I took. She did a fabulous job and she has the "Flava in ya ear" stamp! I recommend her to all! Thank you so much Kerry! Check out her bio and the interview I conducted with her. Chef Kerry Corcoran hails from Brooklyn,N.Y. Her passion for food,

Restaurant Review: Eatonville Washington, D.C

2012-03-05T08:00:00.008-05:00

Over the weekend, I encountered quite a unique surprise within the DC area. My friend and I just happened to walk into this restaurant that brought back some southern classics with a delectable twist. The restaurant is called Eatonville and it is located on U street in Washington D.C. The place was quite spacious and cozy and the music that played in the background consisted of R&B classics

5 Questions with Kate Vargas

2012-02-27T08:00:00.008-05:00

Kate Vargas's song " If you love me" is in rotation on the site. 1. What are 3 words that describe your music? Organic and gritty, but tasty (I hope!). 2. Do you write your own music? If so, what inspires you? I do write my own music. I'm sometimes surprised by what inspires me. Occasionally it's a big feeling or event in my life, but more often it's a few words I hear on the

5 Questions with Ramzi

2012-02-24T08:00:00.001-05:00

Ramzi's song "Crazy about you" is in rotation on the site. 1. What are 3 words that describe your music?Acoustic folk-rock 2. Do you write your own music? If so, what inspires you? Yes I write my own music. I'm very inspired by relationships and love...how it makes us feel, how it makes us act, the power one person can have over another. Though lately I've also been

Flava Buzz is back for the 1st time this year!

2012-02-23T08:14:00.001-05:00

Flava Buzz was on a bit of a hiatus, but it's back with good juicy food gossip! Food Gossip Chi Chi Chi Chia! Remember Chia pets? Well, Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and minerals ALLEGEDLY. They are higher in protein than quinoa. Crazy huh? Edible food packaging? Really? A new type of food packaging has been invented that can be eaten right along with the food product inside

5 Questions with Tim Yurkovitch

2012-02-22T08:00:00.003-05:00

Tim's song "The Same Page" is in rotation on the site 1. What are 3 words that describe your music? TY:Peaceful, Joyful, hopeful 2. Do you write your own music? What inspires you? Yes I write or co/write all my music...People like John Lennon and songs like "Imagine" or "We are the world" and the impact they have had on thousands of people inspires me.3.&

5 Questions with Mayjah League

2012-02-21T08:00:00.059-05:00

For the next few days, I am going to be posting 5 questions with the artists who's music is in rotation on the site. The answer to the questions will give you some insight on the artists and where you can find their music. 1. What are 3 words that describe your music?ML:I would have to say soulful, original, & real. 2. Do you write your own music? What inspires you?

Flava Tunes: Happy Birthday Rihanna!

2012-02-20T12:20:00.000-05:00

She will be dropping the remix to her song Birthday Cake today it will be featuring Chris Brown! Can't wait for that!

Happy Birthday to the founder of Flava in ya ear!

2012-02-15T09:00:00.004-05:00

Happy Birthday to me! I was born at 9am the time this post will be up! The best people are born in February ;)! WISH ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERE, TWITTER, OR FACEBOOK! BY CELESTE Photos from google images

Cherry Filled Heart Cookies Recipe

2012-02-15T08:30:00.000-05:00

Cherry Filled Heart Cookies Ingredients: * 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened * 1/2 cup shortening * 1 cup granulated sugar * 1 egg * 1/2 cup milk * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 2 teaspoons baking powder * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1/2 teaspoon salt Cherry Filling * 1/2 cup granulated sugar * 4

Music Player Launch

2012-02-14T08:36:00.000-05:00

I've been wanting to put up a music player on the site for a while now, being that it is a MUSIC and FOOD blog. I thought it would be a great idea to launch on Valentine's day with music from a few new indie artists. In another post, I will introduce them formally, but for now their names and songs will be listed. To stick with the theme I requested love inspired songs. These songs will be up for

In honor of Whitney Houston

2012-02-13T08:50:00.002-05:00

I love Whitney Houston very much and she will be missed! Despite what she went through she was human and her 18-year-old daughter will now be motherless. Whitney is a legend and she will continue to live on through her music! Whitney we will continue to celebrate you! May you rest in paradise! Here are some interesting facts about Whitney Houston Real Name: Whitney Elizabeth Houston

Fresh Pesto Recipe

2012-02-08T08:00:00.028-05:00