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”.
Strawberry Lemongrass Coulis
Hmm. What happens when you don’t have lime but have a really good idea for some breakfast coulis? You guessed it! Strawberry Lemongrass Coulis. This sweet yet tart treat is great for breakfast meals and desserts and perfect for that…
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…
Perfectly Soaked Fruits for Great Cake
So Christmas came and went and there was one thing missing from my usual Christmas prep. I made no great cakes. If you try really hard, I think you can still feel the shock and disappointment from my family and…
Mango Coconut Lassi Popsicles
It’s always nice to have a cool treat that you can have on the weekends – and no, ice cubes do not count. Firm, ripe juicy mangoes are always a welcomed sight in a Caribbean household, but unlike my mother,…
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.