Seafood
Living in Florida definitely has its advantages. Wherever you reside, you are still in close proximity to the water. I get the opportunity to purchase most of my seafood, straight off the boat. Whatever they haul in for the day, is exactly what would be sold. The beauty of it, is that it is always…
My authentic dishes change their moods depending on the combination of flavors, and this dish is no exception. This escovitch fish demonstrated it’s eagerness, begging to be doused with my spicy home made vinaigrette. I’m on a mission to consume fish on a regular basis. Today I craved for something different. I didn’t want to…
For a while, my grandmother has been feinding for Seasoned Rice. At times, she would indirectly suggest her wants or desires. Her favorite comment is, “yu know a long time mi nuh eat ____” (and she fills in the blank). I too have been wanting to cook Seasoned Rice but I always seem to forget,…
As I pondered on what dishes would be prepared over the weekend, I stumbled upon “Salted Shad” and I thought to myself; “my grandma would just love this!” Mama as I call her, would engage in conversations about the good ole days when things were really inexpensive and refers to money in currencies, that I…
In Jamaica it is customary to have tropical fishes on the dinner table. Salmon isn’t one of our traditional fish. Yellow and Red Tail Snapper, Parrot, Butter and Goat fishes, to name a few, are some of our favorites. I personally love those colorful, exotic looking fishes. Not only are they visually appealing, they are loaded…