I purchased a mandolin some years ago, as I was fascinated by the even slices that would be accomplished. At one point, the mandolin was my main onion slicer. I was having the time of my life with this gadget. I love the even, super thin slices of onions, cucumbers, zucchini and yellow squashes. I…
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…
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…
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.”…
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…