A Bajan Ham
A Bajan ham that once that first slice has been cut, you can’t help but sneak in the kitchen for another little piece “to taste”.
Simple Beef Patties
I’m the first to admit I’m a meat mout’ and there’s nothing like biting a nice juicy burger, or beef patties which is a norm in the Caribbean. Meat patties…that flaky crust that makes you oblivious to the crumbs around…
Cheese Paste Sandwiches
As a kid at primary school, my favourite year event was Sports Day and since I can confidently say I had no athletic ability or hand eye coordination, it was strictly because of the multi-coloured cheese paste sandwiches waiting for…
Lemon Shandy
It’s Sunday and it’s a bit hot…although to be fair it’s always just a tad hot in Barbados (or at least it feels that way) and I decided to treat mom to an ice cold refreshing drink. A favourite around…
Great Cake Greetings
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and no: – not because the stores are a mess because everyone (who isn’t like me ordering their generic gifts in September) has some last minute shopping to do; – not because…
Breadfruit Chips
Sometimes the simplest things give you the most joy, and breadfruit chips are one of them. Breadfruit is a staple in tropical regions such as the Caribbean and is a starch with a potato like flavour. In Barbados, breadfruit is…
Coconut Curry Chickpeas
Sometimes you want food quickly, without a fuss, and it’s fine if it doesn’t include meat; and Coconut Curry Chickpeas hit all of those marks for me. Whether you call it chickpeas or channa, the versatility of this legume continues…
Call me Captain Save-A-Herb
Once I couldn’t ignore it any longer, I stepped into the role that wasn’t asked for but I didn’t know was needed — you can call me Captain Save-A-Herb.