Chef Alethea Green aka "Chef Soul" Magics Catering Inc. [email protected] 862-703-6115 Dish - Alfredo Chicken and Spinach Lasagna - 5 min  Diva's Table Topics Discussion:  Have you ever met a man/woman who clearly live above their means?    Closing Scripture:  Proverbs 21:20  In the House of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.

Join us as we Empower, Uplift and Encourage with the word of God and with great friends over delicious cuisine!  Website: Diningwithnadiva.com Email: [email protected]  Nadiva https://www.facebook.com/diningwithnadiva Dining With Nadiva@Instagram   Tracy: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.nasrallah  Tasha https://www.facebook.com/tasha.r.arroyo   Featured Restaurant: Son Cubano 40-4 Riverwalk Pl.  West New York, NJ 07093 www.soncubanonj.com Co-Owner - Eddie Duran Executive Chef - Brian Morales  Featured Dishes:  Ropa Nueva - Braised Short Rib Pernilito - Slow roasted pork  Special Guest: Ray Lou  Diva's Table Topics: Have you ever had your mate ask you to sign a contract?  Podcast Production Studio: One of One Productions

GUEST HOSTS:   Jaime & D'Asia DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: When does eye candy become lust? WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Besiege - (verb) surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; lay siege to. EXAMPLE SENTENCE: '"the television station was besieged with calls".  FEATURED RESTAURANT: Cafe Metro 477 Cedar Ln, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 530-7500cafemetronj.com  BIO:    BERNADINE HARRIGAN - OWNER Café Metro opened in 2015 Once they opened Café Metro, it was as if the community was longing for something like this! Not only did they come in for the delicious food of the islands, but also karaoke on Thursday and Saturday nights, birthday celebrations, weddings, anniversaries, and all types of gatherings. Café Metro’s authentic dishes have attracted people of all ethnicities to explore the fresh and flavorful colors and tastes of the Caribbean. Traditional Caribbean dishes are influenced by many world cultures, including Spain, Britain, and West Africa. Cafe Metro thinks that’s part of the reason why when people visit Café Metro, they feel as though they are part of the family! Ms. Bernadine Story: Cooking has been Ms. Bernadine's passion for as far back as she can remember. Growing up on the Caribbean island of Antigua, she was the seventh of eleven siblings, so home-cooked meals were an essential part of her family’s life. In those days, she used to cook outdoors on a clay coal-pot. Ms. Bernadine could make or bake almost anything with the coal-pot! There was something about going into our backyard, gathering ingredients, and combining them to create different dishes that she loved. Ms. Bernadine remembers rushing home from elementary school so that she could prepare dinner for her siblings. To this day, they continue to tell stories about how much she loved cooking. As Ms. Bernadine got older, she would cook local authentic Caribbean food to sell to her community. Ms. Bernadine's greatest reward is to see the people she loves enjoy my food. "I hope that my passion for cooking traditional Caribbean food will shine through in every meal served at Café Metro." “Eat till you belly full!”   DISHES:    Oxtails Salmon Rasta Pasta and Stewed Chicken Ginger Tea/Ginger Beer        DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: When does eye candy become lust? WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Besiege - (verb) surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; lay siege to.EXAMPLE SENTENCE: '"the television station was besieged with calls". STATS: https://www.gotquestions.org/lust-of-the-eyes.html  Satan uses the lust of the eyes as one avenue of temptation. Part of the reason Eve listened to the serpent in the Garden was that she looked at the forbidden fruit and saw that it was “pleasing to the eye” (Genesis 3:6). Satan used a visual image to help entrap her. Satan tried a similar tactic on Jesus. One of his temptations in the wilderness was an attempt to make Jesus covet earthly power. Satan used a visual: he “showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor” (Matthew 4:8). He then promised to give them to Jesus—for a price. Of course, Jesus did not succumb to the lust of the eyes, and Satan was defeated (verses 10 and 11). Simply put, the lust of the eyes is the sinful desire to possess what we see or to have those things which have visual appeal. This coveting of money, possessions, or other physical things is not from God, but from the world around us. John emphasizes that these physical things do not last; they will pass away. In contrast, the child of God is guaranteed eternity.

GUEST HOSTS:   Jaime & D'Asia DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: When does eye candy become lust? WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Besiege - (verb) surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; lay siege to. EXAMPLE SENTENCE: '"the television station was besieged with calls".  FEATURED RESTAURANT: Cafe Metro 477 Cedar Ln, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 530-7500cafemetronj.com  BIO:    BERNADINE HARRIGAN - OWNER Café Metro opened in 2015 Once they opened Café Metro, it was as if the community was longing for something like this! Not only did they come in for the delicious food of the islands, but also karaoke on Thursday and Saturday nights, birthday celebrations, weddings, anniversaries, and all types of gatherings. Café Metro’s authentic dishes have attracted people of all ethnicities to explore the fresh and flavorful colors and tastes of the Caribbean. Traditional Caribbean dishes are influenced by many world cultures, including Spain, Britain, and West Africa. Cafe Metro thinks that’s part of the reason why when people visit Café Metro, they feel as though they are part of the family! Ms. Bernadine Story: Cooking has been Ms. Bernadine's passion for as far back as she can remember. Growing up on the Caribbean island of Antigua, she was the seventh of eleven siblings, so home-cooked meals were an essential part of her family’s life. In those days, she used to cook outdoors on a clay coal-pot. Ms. Bernadine could make or bake almost anything with the coal-pot! There was something about going into our backyard, gathering ingredients, and combining them to create different dishes that she loved. Ms. Bernadine remembers rushing home from elementary school so that she could prepare dinner for her siblings. To this day, they continue to tell stories about how much she loved cooking. As Ms. Bernadine got older, she would cook local authentic Caribbean food to sell to her community. Ms. Bernadine's greatest reward is to see the people she loves enjoy my food. "I hope that my passion for cooking traditional Caribbean food will shine through in every meal served at Café Metro." “Eat till you belly full!”   DISHES:    Oxtails Salmon Rasta Pasta and Stewed Chicken Ginger Tea/Ginger Beer        DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: When does eye candy become lust? WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Besiege - (verb) surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; lay siege to.EXAMPLE SENTENCE: '"the television station was besieged with calls". STATS: https://www.gotquestions.org/lust-of-the-eyes.html  Satan uses the lust of the eyes as one avenue of temptation. Part of the reason Eve listened to the serpent in the Garden was that she looked at the forbidden fruit and saw that it was “pleasing to the eye” (Genesis 3:6). Satan used a visual image to help entrap her. Satan tried a similar tactic on Jesus. One of his temptations in the wilderness was an attempt to make Jesus covet earthly power. Satan used a visual: he “showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor” (Matthew 4:8). He then promised to give them to Jesus—for a price. Of course, Jesus did not succumb to the lust of the eyes, and Satan was defeated (verses 10 and 11). Simply put, the lust of the eyes is the sinful desire to possess what we see or to have those things which have visual appeal. This coveting of money, possessions, or other physical things is not from God, but from the world around us. John emphasizes that these physical things do not last; they will pass away. In contrast, the child of God is guaranteed eternity.

DINING WITH NADIVA

Ep. 41

GUEST HOSTS: Antonia (Antham Speaks & Keish - @keisha_cc )

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: The misconceptions of love languages

1. Acts of service: Always wanting to do something for your partner

2. Time spent: too much time/stalking

3. Gift giving: giving the same gift over n over

4. Physical touch: Is not just sexual

5. Affirmation: Saying "You're beautiful" ALL the time.

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Gemütlich (adjective) - Pleasant and cheerful.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "Steven was known for his gemütlich demeanor."

FEATURED RESTAURANT:

Manhattan Bagel

14 W Palisade Ave.

Englewood, NJ 07631

(201) 816-0008

Website Info: manhattanbagel.com

IG INFO: @manhattanbagelenglewood

BIO:

Manhattan bagel has been a staple in our community since 1987. Their bagels are fresh-baked

in-store every day the classic NY-Style way — Boiled and Baked with love. Manhattan is an

East Coast favorite for those with discriminating tastes. They use only the highest quality

ingredients from market-fresh produce to meats and cheeses sliced daily in-store to bring you

our timeless delicious recipes. Their customers love their Fresh-baked NY-Style Bagels, fresh

cracked eggs on the griddle, Authentic Deli Sandwiches, Scrumptious Salads, Fresh-baked

Sweets & Artisan Roasted Arabica Coffees. All prepared fresh every day for you.

DISHES:

Nova lox Cream cheese with sliced onions and Capers

Asparagus Mushroom Egg White

Manhattan Cheese Steak Roll

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Empire State Club Sandwich

empire stat turkey sandwich

Bagel Classic

Wildberry-Smoothie

Strawberry Lemonade Frozen

Caramel Latte

Vanilla Latte

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: The misconceptions of love languages

1. Acts of service: Always wanting to do something for your partner

2. Time spent: too much time/stalking

3. Gift giving: giving the same gift over n over

4. Physical touch: Is not just sexual

5. Affirmation: Saying "You're beautiful" ALL the time.

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Gemütlich (adjective) - Pleasant and cheerful.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "Steven was known for his gemütlich demeanor."

STATS: www.huffpost.com

This Is The Most Common Of The 5 Love Languages

Words of affirmation: 23 percent.

Quality time: 20 percent.

Acts of service: 20 percent.

Physical touch: 19 percent.

Receiving gifts: 18 percent.

SCRIPTURE:

Matthew22:37

“You must love the Lord yourGodwith all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.”

DINING WITH NADIVA

Ep. 40

GUEST HOSTS: Antonia (Antham Speaks & Keish - @keisha_cc )

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: What does 50-50 relationship looks like?

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Benison (noun) - A blessing.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "Sharon came to see missing her train as a benison in disguise."

FEATURED RESTAURANT:

Karla Jiménez Cakes & More

78 W Main St.

Bogota NJ 07603

(201) 383-9895

Website Info: karlajimenezcakes.com

IG INFO: @karlagpg

BIO:

Karla Jimenez cakes and more is a family owned bakery specialized in custom Dominican cakes but we make a variety of flavors, desserts and treats.

The business is run by the couple Karla and Manuel Jimenez. They combined their passion for culinary arts, cakes and computer designing and create very artistic cakes for any occasion.

We started baking in our apartment and as the business grew we saw the opportunity to expand opening up our store last April of 2021 at 78 w main st Bogota Nj 07603, offering a cozy environment filled with love, coffee, and sweet and savory treats to satisfy your cravings.

DISHES:

Cheesecake shots

Passion Fruit and Mango

Almond croissants

Dolce de Leche

Spinach and feta cheese puff pies

Chicken empanadas

Lemon delight

Brownies

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: What does 50-50 relationship looks like?

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Benison (noun) - A blessing.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "Sharon came to see missing her train as a benison in disguise."

STATS: www.goodtherapy.org

In this day and age, people want equal relationships. We want to be treated fairly and share the responsibilities of our relationships. But an equitable, 50/50 relationship does not mean each partner gives 50% of themselves. In fact, this type of division can be damaging to a relationship.

www.christianfamilylife.com

“you do your part” leads to “unmet expectations” leads to “disappointment” leads to “anger or silence” leads to “distance instead of harmony” leads to “increased pressure to perform”.

There is no such thing as a 50-50 relationship. Love doesn’t take count. One spouse may do more for the other one day then the next day the other spouse may be more.

- Anonymous

SCRIPTURE:

Ephesians 5:29-31

29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— 30 for we are members of his body. 31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”

DINING WITH NADIVA

Ep. 39

GUEST HOSTS: Antonia (Antham Speaks & Keish - @keisha_cc )

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: Blue Collar or White Collar. Which one do you prefer?

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Amalgamate (verb) - Combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "Mark was excited to amalgamate his work and living space under one roof."

FEATURED RESTAURANT:

A Taste of the Caribbean - Jamaican and American cuisine

166 W Englewood Ave.

Teaneck, NJ 07666

(201) 837-2425

Website Info: https://atasteofthecarib.com

IG INFO: @tastethecaribrestaurant

BIO:

A Taste of the Caribbean is owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Gifford & Ornett Ferguson. Hailing from the parishes of St. Catherine and St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, they both share a common love for Jamaica and the foods that adds to its rich culture. They work well as a team with Chef Fergie in the kitchen while Ornett handles the daily operations of the restaurant.

This is a family affair, you will also see their two daughters sometimes attending the restaurant, especially on busy event nights - karaoke, live music, small gatherings, and event catering - and Sundays.

A taste of the Caribbean is in the heart and hub of Teaneck NJ serving up some of the best dishes Jamaica is known for. They offer farm to table, authentic Jamaican dishes such as Oxtail Stew, Curried Goat, Jerked chicken served with sides like fried plantains, Rice & peas, and festival. How can we forget to mention the famous Jamaican Plantain porridge, Beef patty and cocoa bread and fried dumplings?

A taste of the Caribbean is a combination of two people’s love for the art and culture of Jamaican cuisine and sharing this with others.

DISHES:

Curry Chicken - Rice & Peas - Mixed Vegetables - Tofu Stir Fry - Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Bone-in

They are "the flavor of the Island."

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: Blue Collar or White Collar. Which one do you prefer?

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Amalgamate (verb) - Combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "Mark was excited to amalgamate his work and living space under one roof."

STATS: www.investopedia.com

KEY TAKEAWAYS

White-collar workers are known as suit-and-tie workers who work in service industries and often avoid physical labor.

The blue-collar stereotype refers to any worker who engages in hard manual labor, such as construction, mining, or maintenance.

Being a white-collar and blue-collar worker often implies belonging to a higher or lower social class, respectively.

The terms typically evoke different images of workers; however, the similarities between their roles are increasing.

SCRIPTURE:

Matthew 6:33

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” As a wife in waiting, you need to be in prayer that your future husband is, above everything else, seeking Christ and His Kingdom FIRST in his life.

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Ep. 38

GUEST HOSTS: Antonia (Antham Speaks & Keish - @keisha_cc )

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: Narcissism and relationships and how do you survive it?

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Lucullan - extremely luxurious. (Especially of food)

EXAMPLE SENTENCE: 'Imagine that you are nearing the end of a Lucullan dinner at one of the finest restaurants in Jamaica'.

FEATURED RESTAURANT:

YA'EAT.TV

https://www.yaeat.tv/about

South Hackensack, NJ 07606

(201) 440-1116

IG Info: @yaeatcookingchannel

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/yaeat

https://twitter.com/YaEatYet

https://www.instagram.com/yaeatcookingchannel

https://www.pinterest.com/yaeatyet

https://www.facebook.com/groups/YaEat

https://www.youtube.com/yaeat

https://venmo.com/yaeat

BIO:

When Dave was a kid, his Mom, Dad, and fellow Italian friends were always concerned if you had enough food to eat, and instead of saying “Did You Eat” with a combination of Italian and North Jersey accents, it was transformed into... Ya’Eat. Chef Dave has been cooking for over 40 years. He is a culinary graduate and at the age of 22, Chef Dave was an executive chef at a seafood restaurant in New Jersey. For years people have been asking him to open a restaurant and to share his personal recipes. Instead, ChefDave decided to create an online cooking show to share his recipes and love of food with the

world.

Ya'Eat is proud to produce wonderful and engaging video recipe content for all of you to enjoy. Yoy'll be able to follow Ya'Eat, the creative process, and the creative journey.

Ya'Eat is constantly on the lookout for new ways to express ideas and is always thrilled to collaborate with other artists in the video community

DISHES:

Bacon-wrapped-shrimp-recipe-lemon-butter-garlic-white-wine-sauce

Pizza-dough-pizza-sauce-pizza-recipe

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: Narcissism and relationships and how do you survive it?

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Lucullan - extremely luxurious. (Especially of food)

EXAMPLE SENTENCE: 'Imagine that you are nearing the end of a Lucullan dinner at one of the finest restaurants in Jamaica'.

STATS: www.psychalive.org/narcissistic-relationships/

Narcissistic relationships are formed when one or both partners struggle with a narcissistic personality. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is defined by The Mayo Clinic as “a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for admiration. Those with narcissistic personality disorder believe that they’re superior to others and have little regard for other people’s feelings. But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem, vulnerable to the slightest criticism.”

It is estimated that around 1% of population suffers from NPD. However, many people who have NPD do not seek treatment and therefore are never diagnosed. Studies show that men are more likely to be narcissistic. Roughly 75% of the individuals diagnosed with NPD are men. Although almost everyone has some self-centered or narcissistic traits, most people do not meet the criteria for having a personality disorder. There is, however, a growing portion of the population that is displaying a greater number of toxic, narcissistic traits, which are having an adverse effect on their lives and the lives of people close to them.

A new study from Ohio State University has found that one simple question can identify narcissists as accurately as the 40-item test that has been widely used to diagnose NPD. The question is simple, rating yourself on a scale of 1-7: “To what extent do you agree with this statement: I am a narcissist. (Note: The word ‘narcissist’ means egotistical, self-focused and vain.)” You can even try out this free interactive narcissism quiz. However, while this study suggests that many narcissists will freely admit to their narcissistic tendencies, it is important to note that most narcissists resist the diagnosis of NPD.

DINING WITH NADIVA

Ep. 37

GUEST HOSTS: Keish - @keisha_cc & Jaime - @JaimeLuz Divina (FBHandle)

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: HouseHusbands - a man who lives with a partner and carries out household duties traditionally done by a housewife rather than working outside the home.

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Aplomb - Self-confidence or assurance especially when in a demanding situation.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "The lead actor recovered with such aplomb that the audience forgot he had tripped onstage moments before."

FEATURED RESTAURANT:

Cassie's – Restaurant & Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizza

18 S Dean St.

Englewood, NJ 07631

(201) 541-6760

IG Info: @ cassies_pizzeria

Website: https://cassiespizzeria.com/

BIO:

In the late 1800’s a handful of Italy’s piazzaiolos (pizza makers) migrated to New York City bringing with them the recipe for “old world” style pizza.

Each morning, dough was prepared fresh, topped with the finest ingredients, and charred to perfection in a coal-fired brick oven.

Over 100 years later, Cassie’s Pizzeria proudly brings this authentic art of pizza making and more to Englewood, NJ and Orangeburg, NY.

DISHES: Cassie's – Restaurant & Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizza – 18 S. Dean St. 201-541-6760

Meatball Appetizer

Margarita Pizza

Penna Vodka

Chicken Parmesan

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: HouseHusbands - a man who lives with a partner and carries out household duties traditionally done by a housewife rather than working outside the home.

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Aplomb - Self-confidence or assurance especially when in a demanding situation.

STATS:

While the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women, and mothers in particular, men have not been exempt from experiencing job loss or leaving the workforce over the past year. Between February 2020 and April 2021, nearly 1.6 million men left the labor force,

Source://www.cnbc.com

SCRIPTURE:

Ephesians 6:4

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord”

DINING WITH NADIVA

Ep. 36

GUEST HOSTS: Keish - @keisha_cc & Jaime - @JaimeLuz Divina (FBHandle)

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: Can long distance relationships work?

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Guffaw – A loud and boisterous laugh.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE: “Kevin let out a loud, spontaneous guffaw.”

FEATURED RESTAURANT:

Taqueria Los Güeros

46 W Palisade Ave.

Englewood, NJ 07631

(201) 408-5924

IG Info: @ taqueria.losgueros

Website: https://www.taquerialosguerosnj.com/

BIO:

Los Gueros Mission

What does the word “authentic” signify to you? To us it stands for something that is real. To us it means an item or idea that's genuine to its beginnings. It means the hint of salt that’s tasted on our al pastor meat (Our Signature Roasted Pork). Or even the spicy kick you get from our baked chicken. Flavors you don’t ever find anywhere else, other than in Mexico. It’s exactly these flavors that inspired our founders to establish what is now known as “Taqueria Los Gueros”.

Three brothers, who have been entrepreneurs and have worked with food since their teen years are responsible for all this goodness. But Taqueria Los Güeros didn’t become a reality until they left Mexico City. They decided to take on to different ventures outside their hometown and started traveling. Time passed, many little businesses were built along the way as they kept traveling ending up all the way in New Jersey. During one day, after coming out of a Mexican restaurant, they realized the lack of flavor Pastor meat had anywhere they tried it. After thinking it over, they decided to take on the mission of spreading the real flavor of “Al Pastor” and the “Chiltepin” marinate. After saving up money, Taqueria Los Güeros was born with their first location in Passaic, New Jersey and with the vision of bringing their genuine flavors to every corner possible. (Mission still in process)

DISHES:

1. CommerShots-2 : thats our tacos tuesday special 5 tacos for 5 dollars plus tax. We usually have them in our menu as "Los Tacos" 

2. "tacos Mexicanos" . The order comes with 4 tacos topped with pico de gallo and avocado. Limes and salsas on the side. 2 choices of meat available 

3. Alambre : that's our other signature plate. It's similar to skillet/fajitas, where we cook the meats together along with onion, pepper and usually bacon. We place mozzarella on top to let it melt, and sides of pico, avocado slices and tortillas. You can eat it straight off the plate or make your own tacos. 

"alambre camaron" is made with shrimp.

"alambre close up" has steak and pork chops.

DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: Can long distance relationships work?

WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Addiction (adjective) the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.

STATS:

• 14 million couples define themselves as having a long distance relationship

• 3.75 million married couples are in a long distance relationship

• 32.5 % of all long distance relationships are college relationships

• 75 % of all engaged couples have been (at some point) in a long distance relationship

• 2.9 % of all married couples in the states live in a long distance relationship

• 10 % of all marriages in the states started out as a long distance relationship

SCRIPTURE:

1 Corinthians 13:7 – Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.