These little green bundles that resemble baby cabbages have a contentious reputation – some love them, others cannot stand them. It seems that the secret to enjoying these little nuggets of goodness is in the preparation. They are full of nutrients and vitamins and are thought to be native to Belgium, specifically to an area... Continue Reading →
Another Sunday drive, another opportunity to spend quality time with family while feeling vegetables, tasting unusual fruits and people watching at Robert is Here. This time my attention focused on one of the signs outside that said “Fresh Boiled Peanuts”. My father asked, what are those, people boil peanuts? I said that it was a... Continue Reading →
I first heard of piri piri sauce on my first visit to South Africa. Piri piri is the Swahili word for 'pepper pepper' and the sauce is hot, hot! There are many versions, here is Curtis Stone's take on it. Simply delicious ! For the complete recipe visit http://www.tastingtable.com/cook/recipes/how-to-make-piri-piri-chicken-slaw-curtis-stone-recipe *From the Tasting Table website. Winner of a well deserved Webby... Continue Reading →
Chris De La Rosa from CaribbeanPot.com shares an alternative way of making classic callaloo soup as it's traditionally done in Trinidad and Tobago and the rest of the southern Caribbean. Instead of using the traditional dasheen bush (taro) leaves, freshly grated coconut milk and fresh from the sea blue crabs, we'll be using baby spinach,... Continue Reading →
I used to travel. A lot. Being in one city all the time is nothing I will ever get used to. Memories of Martinique and Poulet au Coco (coconut chicken)
Love the audacity, boldness and originality of this recipe
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (or frozen French fries) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 pound beef tenderloin or flank steak 2 red onions, sliced thinly into slivers 1 hot yellow pepper, diced 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 plum tomatoes, sliced into thin strips vegetable oil... Continue Reading →
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