Ever so not-so-often, when I am fortunate to have both the luxury of time and patience, I enjoy the challenge of trying a new recipe. These are my notes on my attempt……In other words..the following is moi interviewing moi. Which recipe did...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="943"] Trinidad sardine choka, served with Fried Bake[/caption] Trinidad Sardine Choka If you’re in a rush but still craving a hearty, healthy meal, Trinidad Sardine Choka is here to save the day. This traditional Trinidadian dish combines...
In Caribbean households, a roasted pork shoulder is often a staple at large gatherings and holiday feasts, carrying with it the warmth of family traditions and celebratory cheer. This dish is known for its juicy, tender meat and...
What is curry chicken? Curry chicken is essentially pieces of chicken seasoned with green seasoning and simmered in a flavorful curry base. Each cook has their variation, however, there is one constant and that is the use of green seasoning....
Happy almost THURSDAY! I love Thursdays...Guess why? 'Cause it's soo close to Friday....which is sooooo close to Saturday...which is....my favorite day of the week....which is also the day of the week I was born...which could be the reason I like vegetating so...
My attempt to take advantage of the "Black Friday" sale was very successful..This is probably the first year I started my Christmas shopping this early...I bought one gift for my hubbie, one for a friend, and about ten for me..as I said...
It's 2:02 AM...day after our humble feast, no, several hours after. Words really aren't necessary on this post..even if I wanted to share the details of my day, it's not even possible. You know why(hint--the "T" word). All I'll say is thank you. Thank...
I am sure you would agree that this year went by too quickly. I wasn't ready for Thanksgiving and I'm not all that motivated to cook twenty dishes again this year....I haven't been myself...I am probably very ill. By this time...
What is Trinidad Pelau? Pelau is a savory one-pot Trinidadian favorite. Meat including chicken, beef or pigtails is first browned using “burnt sugar”(little past caramelization point), to which rice, fresh herbs, peas or beans, veggies and coconut milk are added...
The morning started with our 7 year old running into my bedroom at 7 am!! I thought she was eager to give her daddy the countless cards she made for him, but no, that was not the case. In her tiny...
OVEN BBQ RIBS: Steven Raichlen, the BBQ master recommends using pork ribs as it is one of the most perfect morsels ever to grace a dinner plate. How do you like your ribs? Do you favor a full flavored dry...
On my way home from work, I stopped by the pizza restaurant and bought a pizza dough for $3.00. Used to be $2.50. Probably recession? Dough rolled out and topped with grated cheddar cheese I bought in Trinidad...which was imported from...
One hour after returning from my mother's day lunch at a restaurant, someone requested ribs and potato salad for dinner. I am not saying who. It should be criminal to ask a "mom" to cook on mother's day, but apparently withdrawal...
Today I spent several hours in the kitchen, cooking, measuring, taking lots of pics and then measuring some more---much to the dismay of my oldest daughter who was starving only two hours after eating breakfast. She just couldn't wait. She...
