Luscious Salad

Since the beginning of time; or as far as I can recall; salads have been a major component of my meals. There had  always been some kinda green, or a vegetable on the dinner plate. Now it’s become habitual, or should I say, second nature. As a child, it was the basic iceberg or red…

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June 7, 2014

Pumpernickel Toast with Grilled Sockeye Salmon, Ackee and Avocado

Finding new and improved ideas and techniques for cooking and serving ackee is intriguing. Reinventing and recreating ackee dishes has become an obsession that I choose to live with. Ackee is a component of Jamaica’s national dish. The food enthusiast in me, always wants to turn it up a notch or maybe two. It’s  smooth…

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May 20, 2014

Bad Ass Seafood Vegetable Omelette

I don’t know about you, but I would feel completely lost without my imagination…my culinary imagination.  Now, If you are totally uninspired or need a little culinary motivation, have no fear;  I’m here to inspire you.  My inspiration usually stems from the ingredients I have on hand.  Believe it or not; most of the times,…

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May 15, 2014

Grilled Ahi Tuna in White Wine Mustard Sauce with Mashed Potatoes

…And if I ever come to your house and find a box of mashed potatoes in your pantry…..I’m simply going to give you the blank stare and ask “like seriously?”  And just to let your know, I do say ‘like seriously?’ a lot, especially your actions perplexes me. Some things make absolutely NO SENSE to…

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May 15, 2014

Curried Chicken Feet with Baked Potatoes and Gourmet Greens

“Even chicken foot yu mek look good!” they say.  Food is love. I connect with food. I embrace food. All kinds of food. Eating chicken feet is normal…for me and a whole lot of people from the islands. I use it in soups and stews more than anything else, but because curry makes everything taste…

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May 15, 2014