Monthly Archives: June 2015

I FLIPPED MY PINEAPPLE TWO WAYS #GRILLED PINEAPPLE #PINEAPPLE JUICE

I was quite elated when I brought home my yellow/golden wonder. It was packed in a plastic container (canister) looking firm and clearly ripened to perfection. From the looks of it, it was already releasing juice due to it being peeled and cored. It was ready; ready to be used up in whichever way IContinue reading “I FLIPPED MY PINEAPPLE TWO WAYS #GRILLED PINEAPPLE #PINEAPPLE JUICE”

AN OLD FAVE MADE MY DAY! ##CURRIED CHICKEN THIGHS

Sunday’s supper was quite a treat. Actually, I must have consumed this popular Jamaican dish hundreds of time since childhood. Now, that’s a lot of chicken going on! Anyway, when I laid eyes on my skinless and bone-in chicken thighs, I knew exactly how I was going to prep and cook same. The previous night,Continue reading “AN OLD FAVE MADE MY DAY! ##CURRIED CHICKEN THIGHS”

IT WAS A SEAFOOD KIND OF A MEAL #PAPRIKA AND CITRUS SHRIMP

I had a rather long day. And although it would have been just perfect to order delivery or eat out, I decided on neither. I just wanted to return to my nest and unwind. That meant unwinding with a sip of cocktail. Had a little left-over pinot noir on hand. And I put on aContinue reading “IT WAS A SEAFOOD KIND OF A MEAL #PAPRIKA AND CITRUS SHRIMP”

IT’S A RE-RUN!! ##VEGGIE AND FRUIT JUICE FEST!

I couldn’t  help myself; I had these summer fruits and veggies peering at me. When I bought them, I had great plans and intentions for them. However, because of my crazy schedule, I had put off utilizing those wholesome products. Knowing that their shelf lives were quite short I took the plunge. I pulled myContinue reading “IT’S A RE-RUN!! ##VEGGIE AND FRUIT JUICE FEST!”

DRUNKEN DRUMSTICKS WERE A BIG HIT!! #CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS IN BEER/HONEY SAUCE

I admit, I’m not a huge beer lover. However, whenever the temperatures sky-rocket on the outskirts, I normally stock  a few icy cold ones in my refrigerator. And so, the other day I bought half of a dozen and had a couple left-over. As I glimpsed my thawed drumsticks at the bottom shelf of theContinue reading “DRUNKEN DRUMSTICKS WERE A BIG HIT!! #CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS IN BEER/HONEY SAUCE”

SUMMER IS IN THE HOUSE!! #GRILLED CITRUS SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND ONIONS

When the days become long  and the temperatures sizzle on the outskirts, I want quick, easy and delicious. So, it was that in mind that I fired up my indoor pan grill and went to work on a seafood favorite of mind. Shrimp was marinated with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, black pepper, sprinkleContinue reading “SUMMER IS IN THE HOUSE!! #GRILLED CITRUS SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND ONIONS”