Simmering Star, Jamika Pessoa
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
Jamika Pessoa is an Atlanta-based personal chef who is competing in season five of The Next Food Network Star. In the coming weeks, she’ll battle nine other hopefuls for the starring spot in a Food Network show. The reality show consistently garners the Network’s highest ratings, and they aim to hold onto [...]
Define Wealth and Find Its Path
by Jaynee Sasso
The words wealth and prosperity have very different meanings to every individual. It is very important that you take time to identify the meaning these words hold for you and your family. Far too long people have simply adopted the definition created by the media, family and friends. Finding your path to wealth [...]
Recovering from a Big Mistake at Work
by Andie Radford
To err is human, but for those of us lucky enough to hold on to our jobs in this uncertain economy, the thought of making a major mistake at work is, well…unthinkable.
Making a mistake at work can be a most unpleasant experience. Depending on the severity of the error and the stakes involved, [...]
Broccoli and Burger Pizza
Aaron McCargo Jr., known as “Big Daddy,” was the winner of last season’s The Next Food Network Star. Meet a current show hopeful, Jamika Pessoa, on page 12 and enjoy Aaron’s recipe for Broccoli and Burger Pizza.
Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo, Jr.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
Flour, for dusting board
1 packet pizza dough, premade
6 ounces marinara pizza sauce
8 [...]
Opening Minds and Doors to Education
Written & Photographed by Cesca Janece Waterfield
Linwood Alford spoke at a luncheon last week for the Richmond/Henrico Retired Teacher’s Association. Ignoring the podium, he strolled among tables, punctuating his points with sure gestures; a dynamic speaker whose humor didn’t dilute the urgency of the day’s message: HIV Prevention among seniors.
The Richmond native is founder and [...]
