Sitting on the sturdy porch of her rustic home beneath the familiar canopy of an ancient mango tree, Miss B., the wise grandmother, whispered with the timbre of generations into the ears of her wide-eyed granddaughter, Sonia. "Listen keenly, child," she cooed, her voice deep as their ancestral roots yet sweet as honey, "For I'm... Continue Reading →
The day started well. I was in the kitchen, ready to make Mister D.'s favorite dish: salmon balls. It is a simple recipe - made from a can of pink salmon, a smattering of curry powder, salt and pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, all bound together by a humble egg. These little globes of... Continue Reading →
There is something truly magical about a dish that can transport you to cherished memories and faraway lands with just a few simple ingredients. This 3-ingredient Mac and cheese recipe, a delightful secret passed down from my aunt in Grenada, is a culinary treasure. In the warm, vibrant heart of the Caribbean, she mastered the... Continue Reading →
I always loved corn pie except for the fact that most of them contained eggs. I was looking for a recipe for the eggless version for a long time. Then, at a potluck at work, my boss brought this as his side dish. Below is the recipe as he gave it to me. I add... Continue Reading →
This seasoning is essential in my kitchen. I add it to almost everything, from chicken to fish, to vegetables and tofu. It makes foods bright with flavor, injecting that ineffable Caribbean touch that enhances an ordinary dish and catapults it to the next level. The first person I got this recipe from was Lera Fortune.... Continue Reading →
We have a family tradition that we have been practicing for the last ten years ā on the day after Thanksgiving; I buy the Christmas tree and while the chickens decorate I make turkey soup using the leftovers from the day before. Over the years, I have tweaked the soup a little, using fresh... Continue Reading →
My love affair with octopus began a long time ago, when I first moved into my own apartment and spent lots of time experimenting in the kitchen. I remember clearly driving all the way to North Miami, to a place called Lorenzoās, to get a fresh octopus to cook an Italian recipe I got from... Continue Reading →
Lera Fortune is one of the best cooks in Grenada. Once you taste her food, it is impossible not to benchmark her dishes against anyone elseās. She has magic hands and a good soul ā the perfect ingredients that make anything she cooks taste like a gift from her heart.Ā Here is her method for... Continue Reading →
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