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TIPSY BILLY #CURRIED GOAT WITH JAMAICAN RUM

To say that was happy is an understatement; I was over the moon with my dish. And I confess, so was ‘Billy’ (well, my aromatic dish of curried goat). Knew my goat meat could handle the true spirits of Jamaica. So what did I do? I marinated same with a few splashes of Jamaican whiteContinue reading “TIPSY BILLY #CURRIED GOAT WITH JAMAICAN RUM”

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”

TRANSFORMED MY PINEAPPLE INTO A VIRTUOUS COCKTAIL##PINEAPPLE/GINGER COCKTAIL

I hate when that happens. There I was feeling good (maybe, a little over the moon) about my find. Yes guys, I fetched yours truly (I thought at the time) a superb specimen, on sale, (well, that’s what they said) for  $1.50. I couldn’t complain. Though it was not ripe; I had fantastic hope. And,Continue reading “TRANSFORMED MY PINEAPPLE INTO A VIRTUOUS COCKTAIL##PINEAPPLE/GINGER COCKTAIL”

I DECIDED TO ‘BEET IT’, AND GOT STAMINA FROM EACH SIP… ##FRESH BEETROOT JUICE

For less than $3.00, I was very ecstatic for three small beetroots. I got six in a pack at my neighborhood indoor farmer’s market and decided to use three in refreshing drink. So, I went chopping. I made sure to place parchment paper on cutting board to prevent staining from the beets. Beets were placedContinue reading “I DECIDED TO ‘BEET IT’, AND GOT STAMINA FROM EACH SIP… ##FRESH BEETROOT JUICE”

A DISH TO FEEL LUCKY ABOUT##BRAISED CURRIED GOAT(MUTTON) ##THE YEAR OF THE GOAT

On the Chinese calendar, this year (2015) is slanted as ‘the year of the Goat’. Based on astronomers, it’s supposed to be one for good luck. And, I could always do with an extra dose of good luck anytime. Anyway, in honor of the goat, I’ve decided to make a  dish called braised curried goat.Continue reading “A DISH TO FEEL LUCKY ABOUT##BRAISED CURRIED GOAT(MUTTON) ##THE YEAR OF THE GOAT”

BALLS THAT WON’T DEFLATE– ##TURKEY BALLS IN AN ORANGE/GINGER/BRANDY SAUCE

Because I indulged in a beef dish a day or two ago, I decided to go ‘turkey’. These turkey balls are just in time for the Superbowl week-end. They are made with chopped turkey breast which I had in-house for about a couple of weeks. And because it’s not consisted of much fat, I optedContinue reading “BALLS THAT WON’T DEFLATE– ##TURKEY BALLS IN AN ORANGE/GINGER/BRANDY SAUCE”

OFFICIALLY, I’M A SICK ‘PUPPY’……I ATE OUT OF THE ‘BOX’!! RUFF!RUFF!

Guys, maybe its the dip in the temperatures; I don’t know. You see, South Florida, the sunshine state is  experiencing unseasonably winter-like temperatures (well, Florida-style). That means we’ve to grab hold of our boots, ear muffs, turtle necks, gloves…..the works. I’m telling you guys, my HEATER IS ON!! For me, when the digits plummet, myContinue reading “OFFICIALLY, I’M A SICK ‘PUPPY’……I ATE OUT OF THE ‘BOX’!! RUFF!RUFF!”