“Rice and peas” as all Jamaicans refer to it, is an all time favorite. Some Jamaicans find it rather offensive when I say “rice and beans.” They usually make comments such as: “A true Jamaican never says “rice and beans.” Well, if Jamaica isn’t truly my birthplace, then it is safe to say I am…
Does your country of origin have a national dish? Jamaica does. It is Ackee and Saltfish, and I can never get tired of Ackee and Saltfish. In this rendition it is Salted Cod. You can use any type of salted fish, as they provide a similar taste. Unless you are able to distinguish the taste…
“Did you enjoy your dinner?” I asked my 12 year old son, D’Angelo. He replied, “If we are going to have our daily talk, the answer is yes. If we are not going to have our daily talk, the answer is no.” With that kind of talk, I’m seriously contemplating returning him from whence he came.…
Location: Downtown; King Street, Jamaica, West Indies, on the corner, just before you crossed the street to go to the courthouse. That used to be my spot for peppered shrimp. Yes, that was the peppered shrimp spot that resonated with me. As a child, I couldn’t get enough of these peppered shrimp. They were sold…
Had anyone predicted that I would be super crazy in love with vegetables, I would’ve probably given them the blank stare, which is what I normally do to avoid being rude or saying something that would be interpreted as offensive; while in the back of my mind, I’m saying, “this child is crazy!” Right now I am…