Healthy

 

Authentic Jamaican Hominy Corn Porridge

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  If I skip or miss breakfast, it interferes with my mood.  I get totally dysfunctional.  I become cranky, easily aggravated and loose concentration. In order for me to perform 100% each day, I HAVE TO HAVE BREAKFAST.  It is just as important to me as sleep.…

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December 10, 2011

Tuna Salad with Cranberries

I don’t believe in diets.  I do believe in choosing a healthier lifestyle. I believe in a balance diet. I need my carbohydrates, protein, veggies, and everything else, and I refuse to deprive myself of certain comfort foods. My cubby mate at work, who shall remain nameless, (she told me to say that) started this mean green…

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December 8, 2011

I Love The Earth….and My Grandma

This morning, I woke up with this craving for cabbage.  As much as I didn’t want to get out of the bed, I had to.  I had to prepare for work.  My entire family depends on me totally. If  I am ever under the weather for a day, my household completely falls apart. You never…

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November 30, 2011

My Body = My Temple

My body is my TEMPLE, in every sense of the word.  I nurture my body the best way that I know how.  I strongly believe in balanced diet.  I have reduced my intake of  processed foods.  I enjoy, and refuse to live without my fruits and vegetables,  and eat them as often as I can. …

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November 29, 2011

Ackee and Saltfish with Okras and Bacon

Ackee and Salted Fish (usually cod) is Jamaica’s national dish. Add a few slices of avocado, roasted breadfruit, boiled or fried dumplings and your belly will love you. I have often recreated my dishes and add whatever ingredients I happen to be in the mood for, at that moment.  In this photo, I have added…

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November 25, 2011