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”.
Homemade Sorrel Jello
I was never that kid that got excited when the jello mold came out. You know the one. The Bundt dish would appear. The scene switches to a kid’s head pops up just a little to see the result. He…
Sweet Potato Apple Fritters
I always joke to people that my cinnamon allergy is my biggest failure in life. Especially when I think about how I can’t enjoy these fritters – for too long that is. The lightness of the batter, the natural sweet…
Cassava Pone
Cassava pone is that feel good snack treat that you appreciate as a Caribbean adult. So much so, I had to write this entry in a rush to guard them against my eager mother. As my official tester on anything…
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…
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.