The Great Feast!

The   Great   Feast!

Hello K.B.L.S. Readers…

Leave it to Kayla and her family to revamp most traditional things to make it something better!

Every year we all come together to celebrate holidays that have all too easily lost their meaning –

Thanksgiving however holds its meaning and purpose in its name and we should never forget…

The reason why we all come together

(Family… no matter what makes your family YOURS)

and share our appreciation

For one another, life and the things in it.

K.B.L.S. gives thanks for the here and now and having you to share it with –

*Cheers* to your holiday & GREAT FEAST!

THANK YOU for being here with us now!

K.B.L.S.

FALL SHOWS aka TV EVERYBODY! {Holiday Edition}

Enjoy television?

But of course in moderation … none the less a GREAT FEAST would be NOTHING without a good show to wash it down –

Below are just a select few of our favorites we are looking forward to checking out this week, with our leftovers and all the fixins!

The WIZ!

An adaption of "The Wizard of Oz" that capture the essence of the African American experience. Dorothy is celebrating Thanksgiving with her extended family, but she doesn't seem to be thankful for much in life. Things change for her when she is caught in a snowstorm and transported to the mysterious Land of Oz, befriending characters with problems such as her own. In a nutshell it is MAGIN ON THE TUBE – the lively jazz and soul tunes that spill out with dance and energy that only an ALL STAR ensemble like this could portray will forever be a favorite

Everybody Hate Chris!

Motivated by his childhood experiences, Emmy Award-winner/actor/comedian Chris Rock narrates this very hilarious and touching story of a teenager growing up as the oldest of three children in Brooklyn, NY, in 1982. 1982 is the year that Chris turns 13. Filled with dreams of being a cool teenager, Chris moves with his family from the projects to the "Bed-Stuy: “Do or Die" neighborhood – for those of you who have ever caught an episode this makes for a plentiful backdrop with some great relation to growing up not only in the 80’s but any “Do or Die” neighborhood of your own. A family with more problems than your own, as funny as Chris Rock himself - A favorite in our household over the holidays or any other day –

Once Upon a Time (ABC)

Is a revamp of our favorite fairytales; at it's core "Once Upon a Time" is a story about hope which balances the land of fairy tales with the modern world - a great watch as the secrets and stories of Storybrooke unfold each and every week!

Reed Between The Lines

Reed between the lines follows a modern day blended  family as they negate life’s ups and downs with a bit of humor . The Modern day Cosby show with the laughs, heart and endearment we can all too easily loose sight of but is at the heart of many a family when you stop to smile at the little and often crazy things.

KBLS EATS! Holiday Edition {Pumpkin Cheesecake}

Pumpkin Cheesecake

CRUST::

2cups of CRUSHED cookies of choice for crust (Nilla Wafers, Ginger Snaps or Graham Crackers)

6tlbsps of (melted butter)

·        Mix crushed cookie and butter mix (until you get a moist texture that will mold to bottom of pan)

Mold firm to bottom of pan and bake on 350 for 10mins

FILLING::

4     packs of softened cream cheese

Add 1/34 teaspoon of sugar

·        MIX!

Add 15pz pumpkin filling (from can or fresh) and 5 eggs to mixture

1 ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, nutmeg and Clove (or to taste)

1-2 tablespoons of Vanilla, 1/3 cup of flour and mix entire mixture together

(texture and taste should give you an idea of your final product by this time)  

Pour mixture over cooled cookie crust in baking pan and bake at 350 for 1hr 20mins.

(For even cooking throughout the cake place pan in a “water bath”:: a bigger pan sounding cake pan in water)

Garnish with whip cream, caramel, pecans, walnuts or whatever gets your taste buds going for the Holiday and ENJOY!

K.B.L.S. STREET STYLE {Styling on the streets and taking NOTE of it!}

K.B.L.S.    STREET    STYLE

It’s not about the way you look but the way you live!

Coming to a block near you

B – Ready!

*Birthday Edition* Kayla~Bayla @ BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

Leading up to the Birthday Series for “Kayla~Bayla’s Lemonade Stand” she was giving the exciting opportunity to attend

BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

Here in the Bronx of NYC

What a great time for mom and daughter to share, with an evening of sisterhood, taking recognition of those making strides

In our communities and abroad

An inspirational story told by music, sharing and storytelling

WHAT A CELEBRATION IT WAS

To all my fellow

BLACK GIRLS THAT ROCK!

Kayla~Bayla’s Lemonade Stand sees and salutes YOU!