My grandma often talks about Barley and the many ways her mother prepared it. She would add it to soups, or season it with fresh herbs or prepared it for babies. She would rave about how healthy the babies appeared to be, after regular consumption of barley. The only connection I have made with barley,…
Right now there is another bunch of callaloo sitting in my refrigerator ready to be peeled, chopped, bagged and ready for the freezer. Whenever I get in the mood, it will be already prepped and ready. Prepping my callaloo in advance reduces my time spent in the kitchen. I tend to deviate from standard recipes…
“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.…