October 2022 Brown Sugar Box Mini Magazine

the Kitchen

INSIDE THE EDITION Queen ofthe Kitchen

WELCOME TO OCTOBER!

After spending practically two years indoors, you’ve probably been outside all summer long but now, ironically, you’re craving some time to yourself at the crib. Your home needs your TLC, HGTV, DIY, and every acronym in between. It’s time to get your house in order in the best way possible. Fall in love again with your personal space. The Queen of The Kitchen Edition of the Brown Sugar Box will give your home a much-needed refresh. You’ll find the essentials to up your hosting game for your next dinner party, learn from Black girls who know their way around the kitchen, get décor ideas to set the atmosphere, and gain all the confidence you’ll need to be the hostess with the mostest!

THE SECRET INGREDIENT IS ME T-SHIRT $28

To some, you’re an acquired taste, but real ones know you got the sauce, the juice, and all the flavor! This month’s tee is pretty sweet, compliment ing all of the mixings that bring out your savory style.

We Promise You: 5-6 Items at an $89 value

This month’s value:

$135

CHEF BAE APRON (1 OF 3) $38

The kitchen is your sanctuary whether you’re the chef or just there to feast! Serve up your favorite dish like a diva. It doesn’t matter if you’re serving a meal for one or 21, turn dinner time into your personal runway. You'll receive 1 of 3 styles: Caribbean Beauty Vibes, Soul Food Queen, or In Her Glory.

6-PIECE UTENSIL SET (1 OF 4) $24

Set it off wherever you go with fashionable portable utensils. This 6- piece set includes 1 spoon, 1 fork, 1 set of chopsticks, 1 straw, 1 knife, and 1 bottle brush. You’ll receive 1 of 4 styles: Bold Bohemian, Brown Sugar Pearls, Crowned Queen, or Sista Girl.

CUTTIN’ UP! KNIFE SET (1 OF 3) $35

The knives are out, Izzy & Liv style! Chop your next food creation with style and precision in three sizes to cut it all up, sis! You’ll get 1 of 3 styles: Caribbean Beauty, Golden Brown Sugar, or Acrobatic Goddess.

5-PACK CLEANING SPONGE SET FOR THE CULTURE $10

Sometimes you can’t help but be a little messy. This 5-pack sponge set is the extra support you need, no matter how big the job. Word to the OG clean up woman, Betty Wright!

We Have FOOD AT HOME

BY TIFFANY STEWART

A good dinner party requires three things: good food, good company, and good drinks. As we get closer to the holiday season, private dinners are projected to be the go-to celebratory method and we’re here for it!

Good Food

Let’s start with the greatest benefit of a private party: The Chef. By handing over the primary responsibility to a chef, you eliminate some of the stress on you. You can even craft a personalized menu for you and your guests. If the chef comes with suggestions, even better! That personal touch will make the event even more memorable.

Good Company

While the chef is handling the heavy lift ing, you can entertain your guests. How many times have you and your friends gone out and had the waiter hound you

for the table, or give you the side-eye for being a little too loud? A private party allows you to take your sweet time and laugh louder than Samuel L. Jackson -with no interruptions.

Good Drinks

Having a private party is perfect for a birthday celebration or just because it’s

Wednesday. Instead of a typical dinner reservation, bring in your special day with a wine-down theme. Ask each guest to bring their favorite bottle of wine. That way, you’ll have a plethora of reds, whites, and Rosés to last the entire night. Bonus points if their favorite bottle comes with a personal story! This can be the start of a new tradition with your friends.

The next time you want to get the gang together for a good meal, consider bringing the party to you. This is a modern spin on a Black mother’s favorite saying: “We have food at home!”, because now we have a say in what’s on the table.

Black Girls

WHO KNOW THEIR WAY AROUND THE KITCHEN

BY GIRL TYLER

BLACK WOMEN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO THROW DOWN IN THE KITCHEN SINCE WAY BACK WHEN! Our fore mothers truly made lemons out of lemonade. Today, women are using social media to amplify their passion for food and culture. From food blogs to cook ing shows, women are getting bags simply by using their authentic kitchen skills which have evolved into a digestible art form.

Check out this list of Black women on Instagram who know their way around the kitchen. Whether you’re a diehard foodie or desperate for new recipes, these ladies are turning everyday eats into extravagant, tasty food creations. We want to issue a word of caution…YOU WILL GET HUNGRY WHILE SCROLLING. Bring your appetite and grocery list.

IT'S GIVING Flavor

BY SAEEDA RUFFIN

When it comes to food, you know we like our eats to have flava. Our internet Auntie, Tabitha Brown along with many other vegan cooks are showing us how to fix some banging vegan dishes. The key to amazing vegan food is having the right flavors up in there. Now, we’re going to spill all the secrets to level up your vegan dishes and make sure they’re always giving flava!

Get Spicy

Spices add depth to your food. Whether you opt for just a hint of spice, or you want to bring on the hotness, your vegan food will take those spices and offer up all the taste! These common spices give vegan food the heat: Spicy Adobo seasoning, red pepper flakes, Slap Yo’ Mama Cajun Seasoning, and any of the Tony Chachere Seasoning Blends. Sprinkle them on your vegan dishes and get ready for some serious spice!

Mix Fruit with Veggies

Most people only cook with fruit or vegetables, not both. Give vegan dishes some pi zazz and get some fruit in the mix! Your Cuttin’ Up 3 Piece Knife Set is perfect for coring, dicing, and chopping fruits and veggies. To give a little sweetness to your vegan dish, consider using diced apples, peaches, tomatoes, lemon, lime, or orange zest, and dates! Yup, dates. They can take vegan food from zero to 100 with a quickness!

Don't Forgetthe Salt

There are several ways to add a bit of salty flavor to a dish without making salt the main attraction. Consider using sea salt, pink salt, salt alterna tives, or a low sodium version of soy or teriyaki sauce. Just make sure any sauces you add are vegan since many use anchovy paste. Check those labels, sis!

Of course, the ultimate ingredient to add to your food is love, and that comes from the heart. So, go on, suit up with your The Secret Ingredient is Me Tee and Chef Bae Apron and make them some thing to talk about!

The key to amazing vegan food is having the right flavors up in there.

DINNER PARTY THEME INSPO

BY GIRL TYLER

The time is now to safely gather for small functions and dinner parties have become popular as an intimate way to reconnect and make up for lost time. Add a personal touch by sending out physical invitations or creating a promo video to get your guest pumped and in the spirit. Check out the list of dinner party themes for an unforgettable time.

1. Beyoncé Looks:

Your guests must wear their favorite Beyoncé music video look.

2. Memes:

The internet is undefeat ed. Invite the jokes into your home by asking everyone to dress up as their favorite meme. For an icebreaker, have your guests try to guess the meme, then vote on a winner.

3. Game Day:

Don’t wait until the Su perbowl! Host a dinner during a regular season game. This one makes for a kid-friendly event.

4. Casino Night:

What happens in your living room STAYS in your living room!

5. Movie/TV

Characters:

Invite your guests to dress as their favorite character from a film or TV show.

6. Taco Tuesday: This one is strictly come as you are and prepare to throw down on as many tacos and margaritas as possible.

7. A Taste of Motown: An evening of 1960’s Black Hollywood glam with lite bites and the sounds from Hitsville U.S.A.

8. Pajama Jam: Breakfast for dinner. Have your guests wear their jammies for an evening brunch.

9. Murder Mystery:

Make up the rules ahead of time and assign each guest a character type. Explain the crime and have each person take a guess at who the murderer is. Everyone is a suspect! The ultimate “Who Done It” experience.

10. Color Coded Potluck

Invite your guest to wear a particular color and bring only food items, decor', and snacks to match. This theme is especially popular if you prefer to keep it small.

beauties

Congratulations to our September WINNER!

Nakesha J. was randomly selected from sharing Brown Sugar love on social media to WIN her FREE box.

Thank you to everyone who shared! Stay in it to win it and don’t forget to share this box using hashtags #brownsugarbox #izzyandliv for your chance to win next month’s giveaway.

BONUS: Join our Facebook Group: The Brown Sugar Lounge for a SECOND chance to win a FREE Brown Sugar Box!

SHE'S A WHOLE SNACK Playlist

BY GIRL TYLER

sweet and savory, yet spicy and seasoned to perfection. The SHE'S A WHOLE SNACK playlist is a femme-forward curated collection of tunes that declares self-expression in various forms. Turn on this playlist when you take on your next DIY project. Blast it before a major negotiation at work. Give it a play while getting ready for a first date. No other human has what you have to offer. Own it! The energy you’ve been seeking to dominate any unexpected obstacles that come your way is right here. Lead with confidence. Some days you’ll feel like a snack, but some days you’re the whole damn meal. Tap into your feminine power and divine connection in every space you occupy with unapologetic pride. These artists own their badass individuality, sexual appetite, and inner warrior. Queen energy only!

That Girl by Beyoncé

Her by Megan Thee Stallion

Its Givin by Latto

No Settling by Ari Lenox

by Lizzo

You Want This by Janet Jackson

Treat Me by Chlöe

Hot Sugar by Tamar Braxton

Ass Like That by Victoria Monét

by Leah LaBelle

Good by Ashanti

by Kelis

Love Is Like...Wo by Mýa

Your Mind by En Vogue

by Remy Ma

It by Teyana Taylor

(Oh My) by Tweet ft. Missy Elliott

by Summer Walker

Like Me by Adina Howard

than a Woman by Aaliyah

Fine by Mary J. Blige

by Kelly Rowland

by Beyoncé

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