Archives: Dec '11

 

Grandmother’s are Truly Blessings. I Am Blessed!

Despite the challenges that I have encountered in the year 2011, I must say….I am truly blessed!  When others ask, “how do you do all that you do?”  My only response is, “It’s the grace of God that carries me through and sustains me.” Taking unpaid time off from work to care for my 84…

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December 31, 2011

Potato Sausage Parmesan Cheese Frittata

This frittata was simple, yet d’luscious. I craved for a dish that would grant me a lot more flexibility and hopefully some rest.  As much as I enjoy cooking, I really didn’t intend to spend most of the day in my sanctuary. Rest was calling me, and extremely loud too.   Potatoes would be included…

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December 27, 2011

Braised Beef Chuck Roast with Broccoli and Cauliflower

I honestly didn’t want to get out of bed this morning. I really didn’t. However, the show must go on. I wasn’t in the mood for a traditional Jamaican dinner or breakfast, neither was I in the mood for a glazed ham or collards.  I prepared all that on Thanksgiving day and just wasn’t feeling…

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December 25, 2011

Chicken Foot Soup=Food Of The Champions

The pain I had to endure on this particular day, was excruciating and unbearable, and could only be remedied and comforted by none other than some good ole Chicken Foot Soup. Please, don’t take this as shocking news, but  in Jamaica we eat chicken feet.  Yes we do! We add it to soups, stews,  and curry. It’s…

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December 25, 2011

Curried Chicken

It is never a good thing to eat and talk at the same time. I have proven it myself, time and time again.  Whenever I do, I get extremely annoyed.  Why?  I find it rather difficult to taste or enjoy my food.  I like to savor all the flavors while simultaneously inhaling the aromas and…

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December 20, 2011