Appetizers
I roasted both of these ripe plantains in the oven. I didn’t peel or slice them. The expansion of the heat caused them to burst open. The caramelized areas are supersweet! I’m thinking of slicing them diagonally and placing them back into the oven and topping them with some tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. That should…
D’Angelo is going to be super excited when he comes home from school today. He has long anticipated these Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwiches. I have been meaning to prepare them since Sunday. He was a bit disappointed yesterday, so I started out early this morning. I’m a perfectionist, and if the moment or timing isn’t…
For the last week or so, my body just isn’t thinking about meat. So what’s a diva to do? I will have to eat meatless meals until the craving returns. Cheese, creamy dishes and pastries have been running around in my head, so I figured it was time for me to proactively release the pastry goddess. These…
Recently I made a purchase which I consider to be rather stimulating. I have heard so much about real vanilla beans, but couldn’t find them anywhere. I finally decided to make an online purchase and I am so happy that I did. For quite some time, I desperately wanted to experience the taste of real…
A few weeks ago, I went on an oriental hunt, in search of Coptis: a chinese bitters. Even though I didn’t have much luck finding it, I stumbled upon a variety of oriental greatness. My first stop was at a Korean Market. I had so much fun asking just about anyone who would respond, if…