Breakfast

 

Callaloo, Avocado and more….on a Toasty Baguette

For the last two days, I have not been eating as I should. Yes…me…the foodie hasn’t been eating properly.  These past few days have been hectic, hectic. First, my cousin came from Jamaica to visit. He was on his way to New York but he had a connecting flight, which meant a 5 hour lay…

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August 7, 2012

Happy 50th Anniversary Jamaica!

It’s celebration time again! Has it really been 50 years already since we gained our independence? I am beyond excited. Why? Independence Day and the festivities seems to bring unity to the entire country!  What’s even better, is that the Olympics has added the cherry on the top. I congratulate all the athletes who represented…

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August 5, 2012

Breakfast Fruit Cake

Since I’ve made the decision to avoid processed and packaged foods, I rarely have any desire whatsoever to purchase, let alone eat store bought cakes. Each time I feel the urge to put cake or any pastry of any kind,  in my shopping cart, I immediately begin  to engage in a dialogue with the inner…

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August 3, 2012

Pineapple, Banana, Kiwi, Pear, Peach Smoothie

I’m so into blending and creating my own unique smoothies and juices, that I have totally forgotten and has absolutely no interest in buying juices from the carton or bottles anymore.  Even my twelve year old son,  has found this healthy lifestyle interesting. He isn’t afraid to whip up his smoothies whenever he is in…

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July 5, 2012

Barley Porridge kissed with Nutmeg Spice

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,…

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June 9, 2012