When & Where
These celebrations include
Product Sampling from 10+ Local, Minority-Owned Brands, Plus Family Favorites as a Whole!
Live Music
Fun for the Whole Family like Face Painting, Balloon Twisting and Other Surprises!
Raffles, Same-Day Savings, and More!
Special Guests
40 Plus Double Dutch Club
Dione M. Sims of Unity Unlimited
Steven Brown Jazz
Saxophone
Grilling Inspiration by Ron Bates of Twisted BBQ
Face Painting by Making Faces and Twists
See what's in store
Our last event in Baton Rouge was filled with product highlights from more than 10 local, minority-owned and all around beloved businesses, live music, a charitable donation ceremony, raffles, giveaways, coupons and more! Check out the sights and sounds from our Celebration of Black History Month through Food and Fellowship!
Shoppers are always greeted by our welcome table with information about the event, coupons, freebies, prizes and more!
Raffles take place throughout the event! Usually guests can win Albertsons gift cards, free laundry detergent and various prizes. You never know what you'll win until you stop by!
There are plenty of sample stations throughout the store, some featuring local, minority-owned brands and some with national brands! A great mix for you to try and discover!
There are always activities for the whole family, sometimes face painting, balloon art, henna tattoos, games and more!
FEATURED RECIPES
Learn how to make our recipes featured from our event
Glory Greens Pesto Crostini
Ingredients
- 3 cans (14.5 oz) Glory Foods Mixed Greens, drained, saving ¼ cup of liquid (can substitute water for the liquid)
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup pecans
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pkg snacking tomatoes and crostini/crackers for garnish
Directions
- Slice tomatoes into small rounds and set aside, then skin garlic cloves
- Open and drain 3 cans of Glory Foods Mixed Greens, saving ¼ cup of liquid
- Place garlic and pecans in a food processor and process until finely ground
- Add Glory Foods greens, oil, cheese, salt, and the ¼ cup of liquid
- Process 2 to 3 seconds or until smooth (may need to stop to scrape down sides)
- Mixture will be thick. Spread pesto onto crostini and top with 1-2 tomato slices
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Velveeta Rotel Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces of Velveeta
- 10-ounce can of Rotel (undrained)
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 Tbs. Cajun Seasoning
Directions
- Mix hamburger and Cajun seasoning in skillet and brown meat until it is cooked through
- While ground beef is cooking, cube the Velveeta cheese and open the can of Rotel
- Once the meat is thoroughly cooked, stir in the cubes of Velveeta cheese and can of Rotel
- Stir regularly until the cheese is melted through. Turn heat off or to “keep warm” setting
- Serve with tortilla chips.
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Summer Berry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dry red wine
- 3 ounces Simply lemonade
- Summer berries
- Ice
Directions
- Mix red wine and lemonade together and chill. Place a few berries in the bottom of a glass
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