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I celebrated Pride in Chicago today with my super colorful Rainbow Technicolor Dreamcoat! This is, of course, a small gesture to show my love and support. I can do more, we all can! Love is love.... 🌈 #pride #chicagopride #yumdivastyle #rainbow #lgbt (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzW4QJgJASk/?igshid=1ntiawfc8lme2

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I am just making it in under the wire! I couldn’t let @negroniweek get by without my contribution. Here it is, the Strawberry Lavender Negroni Sbagliato! Recipe is in the comments.... #drink #negroni #negroniweek #campari #yumdivastyle #imbibe #bartenderlife #cheflife #yummyinmytummy #drinkporn #drinks https://www.instagram.com/p/BzUlr1Hp8Ju/?igshid=wkf07ulw0sd

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Walking into Summer ‘19 like.... whether it feels like Summer outside or not! Lol #summer #cheflife #yumdivastyle #fbf #maldives #bartenderlife https://www.instagram.com/p/By_iTecplEW/?igshid=9q11150qrhce

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Continuing the Birthday and Self Celebration! Tonight I’m indulging in Guilty Pleasure TV whilst lounging in my jammies and eating Ice Cream. What is is about that pink, plastic spoon that makes everything so super yum....? #yumdivastyle #cheflife #baskinrobbins #icecream #butterpecan #pajamas (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byoa1dQJglC/?igshid=s0qfbmop1cu6

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Hey! It’s a bad Chef’s Birthday! I pulled out some drag and had a some fun tasting various Vodkas, Gins and even a little Absinthe at @nsdistillery It was great to learn about the subtle differences in aroma notes and flavors. #yumdivastyle #cheflife #bartenderlife #bartender #imbibliophile #vodka #gin #drinks (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byl54sBp-tK/?igshid=g4mbnvhtbwld

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As I say peace out to another year of blessings, I say hello to new possibilities.!With my Birthday approaching tomorrow I tried something new (for me)! I have never had super fancy jeweled nails! Yes, it’s true. My friend @tharealthng hooked me up! Do you like? Well, do ya? #yumdivastyle #nailsofinstagram #cheflife #bartenderlife #nailart (at Hyde Park, Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byjz3BQJh7T/?igshid=8jpsh9m8j0qw

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All this #nationaldonutday business and #fbf had me reminiscing about some yummy Doughnuts I’ve made over the years! Swipe to the last pic where I made Doughnut Inspired Cupcakes ...... and yes, I spell the whole word Doughnut out! I love them so much, they deserve there whole government name to be acknowledged! 😂 #yumdivastyle #doughnuts #donut #delish #yummy #foodporn #dessertporn (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byaec0jJ6B-/?igshid=6je0oemjl2v3

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It’s like butta baby! Did you know that with a few leftover ingredients in your fridge you could make your own butter? Well, now you know! Check out the recipe in the bio.... #cheflife #yumdivastyle #butter #recipes #recipes #delish (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByToqaLJos5/?igshid=1ko6te7sdnnrt

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I remember when I was a little girl seeing you in a Lawry’s Seasoned Salt ad. I had never seen a black woman owning her own restaurant and wearing a chef coat! I thought of you many times as I used that salt. I even used to sneak it in class when I was in Culinary school! I knew that one day I would have to meet you and tell you about how you inspired my whole life. Alas, our meeting time has run out. I’m sad, but also happy that you are in peace. Rest well Sweet Angel.....❤️🙏🏾❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/ByP91-ap8Mj/?igshid=14vn7e75na2ht

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Because two types of Sangria are always a good idea! My Sangria Secret shhh, there’s Rum in there. What’s your Sangria Secret? #yumdivastyle #delish #sangria #wine #summer #drink #drinks #bartender #cheflife #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByB92AlpErO/?igshid=pixd52t2nbix

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Okay, everybody say “Cheese”! I made a cheese platter a few minutes ago and I thought you’d like to see it. Some people use dried fruit and some use fresh fruit. I use ‘em both because, why not? #yumdivastyle #cheeseporn #delish #cheese #cheeseboard #cheflife #yummy (at Hyde Park, Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTI_bWpKW3/?igshid=136u2xka2bgma

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My Sweatshirt describes how I’m feelin..... Just be you! Swipe left to read it #yumdivastyle #strongwomen #cheflife #lifestyleblogger #bartenderlife #chicagochef #blackchefs #empoweredwomen (at South Side, Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxIlfv6p6CM/?igshid=1sta96zhjwkaw

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Cheers To the Weekend! I’m having a super delicious SV Spritz @selleriaveneta lleriaveneta on this sunny day! It’s a delicious blend of Italian Liqueurs and Bubbles. Want to try it? Ask me how..... #yumdivastyle #drink #cheflife #bartenderlife #delish #yummy #lifestyleblogger (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwuXaEoJuRC/?igshid=u7pt1j9wmxzj

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A basket full of Easter Egg Extravaganza Realness..... #yumdivastyle #eastereggs #lifestyleblogger #cheflife (at Hyde Park, Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwiXptfpv8r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gqw7w62wcsiu

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Because even my Easter Eggs must be Fabulous! #yumdivastyle #easteregg #eastereggs #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle #cheflife https://www.instagram.com/p/BwiXd02JLZz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bohyggpgpbes

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Kinda stating the obvious on my Easter Egg....... Happy Easter! #yumdivastyle #easter #easteregg #lifestyle #lifestyleblogger #cheflife (at Hyde Park, Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwiXIxVphEL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c0lng37jyqgl

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Who’d You Rather...? The VSOP Edition. I provided a Cognac tasting for my clients today. They were Cognac lovers who favored Remy Martin. I brought the Hardy along for comparison. It was a hit! I think I converted another one (or two)? Which one do you like? #yumdivastyle #cognac #cheflife #bartenderlife #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle #drink #drinks (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwdzjYiJ1Ck/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d7gyifkkzrhr