Herbed Roasted Strawberry Grouper

The day before his arrival to the United States, my cousin Kevin calls and inquired about the dish that I would be preparing for him. The first time he had the opportunity to taste my hand, was during his visit last year. My grandma raised us as brothers and sisters (or so the entire community…

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August 2, 2013

Spinach Cheese Frittata

Ravenous was D’Angelo, when his anxiety sky rocketed and he felt that he just couldn’t wait another second for a slice of my spinach cheese frittata. He was just whining about how hungry he was, as if he would have keeled over unconscious, if he didn’t have it right-now-this-minute. I have never seen or met…

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July 31, 2013

Garlic Crab Claw and Clusters

If I didn’t put my foot down, D’Angelo would have eaten every single crab claw. I had to stop him in his tracks. Then he did one of his, “OMG mom, the sauce is so good. This is the best crab ever!” For this child, everything thing that I cook, is “the best thing ever.”…

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July 29, 2013

Callaloo-Apple-Mint-Cucumber-Kiwi-Lime-Ginger Juice

What better way to add some iron to your diet. Callaloo isn’t just for steaming you know. I can assure you that your body will stand at attention after the first sip. This stuff is majorly potent, but I love it. Feels so pure after drinking this. Recipe: 2 stalks callaloo 2 granny smith apple…

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July 27, 2013

D’Angelo’s Banana Carrot Cake

Kudos to my baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t mean to brag….well yea I do…but my 13 yr old son, D’Angelo baked a Banana Carrot Cake FROM SCRATCH! Yes you heard me….FROM SCRATCH! He peeled and grated the carrots. What was I doing? I was relaxing and shouted the ingredients from my bedroom. Once it was baked, I…

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July 27, 2013