BRAISED HEINEKEN OXTAILS

In Jamaica, there’s an old adage that says, “Patient man rides donkey.” And, as I prepped and cooked my braised Heineken oxtails, I knew for sure that the whole process entailed precious time. I had some to spare; so I was perfectly happy to execute this Jamaican dish with my twist. Typically,  beer is notContinue reading “BRAISED HEINEKEN OXTAILS”

THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING AWESOME FOR LUNCH #AVOCADO/TOMATO SALAD

Nature’s butter (well, that’s what I call avocado) has been staring me in the face for the last week. You see, just by chance I was gifted a couple of avocados a week ago by a nice woman. I was reminded that it was the beginning of avocado season. I was very excited. I thoughtContinue reading “THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING AWESOME FOR LUNCH #AVOCADO/TOMATO SALAD”

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”

DRUNKEN ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES ##HEINEKEN/HERBS

I admit it; over the years, I’ve never been a big lover of beer. Oddly enough, I usually enjoy a bottle or can when the temperatures are sizzling on the outskirts and I’m busily doing manual work at home. That’s when I’m sweating and I can guzzle down a very cool bottle. It has toContinue reading “DRUNKEN ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES ##HEINEKEN/HERBS”