There I go again with the feathery one. I do think I consume chicken at least 3 to 5 times for the week. I’ll have it curried, barbecued, jerked (with Jamaican-spices), Asian style and various other styles. Clearly, it’s my go protein in a big way. And, although grocery prices are exorbitant, still chicken remainsContinue reading “1001 WAYS TO COOK CHICKEN – ##CITRUS CHICKEN”
Monthly Archives: December 2014
BRAISED OXTAILS WITH A HINT OF RED WINE….AND THAT WAS SUPPER!!
The price of oxtails is ‘through the roof’. I guess because of the holidays, the stores take advantage of their customers. I couldn’t believe the price the last time I saw it. It was close to $6.00 per pound. Come on, you’re talking about a meat made up of bone, a little meat and fatContinue reading “BRAISED OXTAILS WITH A HINT OF RED WINE….AND THAT WAS SUPPER!!”
SOUP FOR COMFORT AND TO GRAB AND GO….##SPLIT-PEAS SOUP
Guys, like most of you, my week is super busy. And, if I don’t prepare for my dietary intake for most of the week, I’m liable to consume the wrong foods. I’m looking for easy, nutritious, tasty and inexpensive meals. Therefore, soup is one of my go to meals. It’s a one pot wonder chockContinue reading “SOUP FOR COMFORT AND TO GRAB AND GO….##SPLIT-PEAS SOUP”
SOMETIMES, YOU JUST HAVE TO CREATE A PICNIC ON THE INDOORS
I like to take advantage of the beautiful Fall weather here in Florida when I can. Therefore, a few days ago when the forecast called for a cool and dry week-end, I was elated. You see, it doesn’t take much for me to be happy. Moreover, living here in So. Florida, U.S.A, you take theContinue reading “SOMETIMES, YOU JUST HAVE TO CREATE A PICNIC ON THE INDOORS”
A BOXING DAY DELIGHT ##LEFT-OVER JAMAICAN ACKEE/CODFISH AND HAM
Guys, it’s Boxing Day (the day after Christmas). Today, in my neck of the woods, the sun has chosen to remain out of sight for most of the day. It has been raining ‘cats and dogs’ and is quite gloomy. And, like the sun, it took me sometime to really lift my head from theContinue reading “A BOXING DAY DELIGHT ##LEFT-OVER JAMAICAN ACKEE/CODFISH AND HAM”
CHRISTMAS…..JAMAICAN-STYLE ##MERRY CHRISTMAS
HAVE A HAPPY, JOLLY AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS!!
AND WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING…..I WENT TO WORK ON A PIECE OF HAM RUMP
When it comes to preparation and cooking for the big day, Christmas, I believe one should make a concerted effort to cook dishes in advance if possible. And so, that’s what I did. I went to work on a piece of bone-in ham. It took me virtually a couple of hours to bake same. ThisContinue reading “AND WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING…..I WENT TO WORK ON A PIECE OF HAM RUMP”
IT’S GOING TO BE A BATTLE OUT THERE…….FUEL UP!! #CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
Guys, before you hit the malls and other shopping venues, make sure you have a satisfying protein meal like eggs, or fish. Guys, it’s the Christmas season, you know the lines are going to be long. A parking spot is another challenge to overcome. And, if and when the hungry pangs come calling your patienceContinue reading “IT’S GOING TO BE A BATTLE OUT THERE…….FUEL UP!! #CHRISTMAS SHOPPING”
IT’S THE MORN AFTER……DECIDED TO GO GREEN, JAMAICAN-STYLE ##CALLALOO
Early Saturday morn, I hopped out of bed with a huge smile on my face. Then, it hit me, it was the morn after. I’ve been a naughty girl the previous night. After all, it was Friday night. Moreover, Christmas is a few days away. A little spirit and bad/good grub were etched on myContinue reading “IT’S THE MORN AFTER……DECIDED TO GO GREEN, JAMAICAN-STYLE ##CALLALOO”
THAT’S IT, I’M GOING TO GET ME A POT BELLY PIG AND GO TRUFFLE HUNTING!!
Guys, I’m sure you must have been hearing quite a lot about truffles and truffle oils a bit. I’ve been familiar with the name for a few years; but, I’ve not consumed this pricey food. One of my faves on Food Network, Ina Garten (love her), would sometimes drizzle a bit of the oil inContinue reading “THAT’S IT, I’M GOING TO GET ME A POT BELLY PIG AND GO TRUFFLE HUNTING!!”