Archives: Jul '12

 

Jerk Pork on Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia

A few years ago, my cousin Sandra and I visited Jamaica. She took much pride in informing everyone of how greedy I am. She also elaborated and provided more detailed information about me, stating that my house has every bread, from every nationality. I laugh so hard whenever she tells this story. Now whenever someone…

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July 31, 2012

Not your average Cabbage Soup

Most Jamaicans refuse to identify with or fail to acknowledge any kind of soup, if it doesn’t equate to, or fall under the traditional umbrella. Meaning, it has to be laced with pumpkin with the distinguished yellowish pumpkin color or base. Other traditional Jamaican choices for soups, includes but is not limited to, Peas soup (cooked…

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July 26, 2012

Stir Fry Vegetable Rice

This inspiration behind this dish was based on a specific request from one of my facebook fans, inquiring about other interesting ways to cook white rice. She expressed her dislike for white rice and also stated that sometimes she didn’t have any peas.  My brain automatically went into “brainstorming” mode.  I closed my eyes and…

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July 23, 2012

Strawberry, Cucumber, Ginger, Lemon Juice

Each day just before I insert the key into the ignition in my car, I make it a priority to search my pocket book for my cell phone (that is if I am not talking on it and I am always on my cell). I use the same practice when shopping for my produce.  Whenever…

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July 19, 2012

Hamburger Paradise

When I come….I “comes” correct!!!! Burgers ain’t never been this good! Look at this here! I should just kiss myself!  Damn I’m happy I made these burgers! Thanks to my son D’Angelo. For the last two weeks he has been demanding barbecue ribs, burgers and mac and cheese. I did purchase the ribs and had…

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July 17, 2012