My palate did leaps of joy as I partook of this succulent dish. Yes, guys, I brought the tropics to my kitchen. I couldn’t help myself. I had the right ingredients in the form of fresh pineapple and Jamaican white rum. I took the cue and went with it.

Baked a few drumsticks and thighs and basted with fresh pineapple sauce simmered along with a squeeze of honey and of course a splash of Jamaican white rum.  Oh, I was happy.

Paired chicken with grilled pineapple slices.

I couldn’t leave out my dessert. Added a grilled slice of the sweet and tropical fruit to a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream: