AN OGLING HAM BONE…OH, WHAT TO DO?

The holidays have come and gone. And, we are gifted a brand new year. Many of us have made resolutions. Yes, one of the common plans is to be fit and shed those pesky ‘holiday’ pounds. And, I say ‘bravo!’ to us all. I don’t know about you; but, I’m in quite a pickle. You see, I’m aContinue reading “AN OGLING HAM BONE…OH, WHAT TO DO?”

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”

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!!”

FREEZER FINDS ON A PRECIPITOUS DAY

Maybe, the scientific community can explain the odd reason for me and others who crave a comforting meal when it precipitates. You see, on my way home to my abode the previous evening it began to rain cats and dogs. Clearly, it wasn’t one of those summer showers, because there was a weather system inContinue reading “FREEZER FINDS ON A PRECIPITOUS DAY”