On a sunny Saturday we went to have lunch at Bellini Italian Bistro, this time with our famous dining companion, Miss G. All the food was tasty and yummy, the perfect meal for an utterly beautiful day. We started with the Calamari Fritti - Fried calamari, fried zucchini and spicy tomato sauce. The calamari was... Continue Reading →
No Name Chinese is an elegant restaurant situated in the heart of South Miami. I was curious about the name, so this place has been on my bucket list since last year. The Chef presented us with Fish Crudo “Yusheng”: Chinese... Continue Reading →
We went to the 28th Annual Asian Culture Festival that took place at Fruit & Spice Park, and it was lots of fun. This event offers a virtual day trip to Asia featuring a variety of Asian arts, crafts, entertainment, plants and exotic cuisine. I went mainly for the food and incense and had onigiri... Continue Reading →
Stewed Oxtail is one of my favorite things to eat. I do not make it often because it is time-consuming and not exactly the healthiest thing to have on a regular basis. When I do make it (2 or 3 times a year), it’s an excellent treat for special occasions. This recipe is from Chris... Continue Reading →
I can’t believe that fifteen years have passed since that sunny Wednesday afternoon when she was born. I was concerned because she was a month early. Then out came this tiny and feisty little girl, very small, a little over four pounds, with huge hands and feet compared to the rest of her body. Fifteen... Continue Reading →
We were hungry, and I did not want to drive too far, so we ended up at the same Peruvian restaurant across the street, Aromas de Perú. This was not a leisurely lunch - we wanted to eat as much as possible in a short amount of time as the little one had a... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, there was a lady called Masala who collected spices, all types of spices from many different countries. She had bottles and boxes of exotic spices, so many that they were exploding from her cupboard and she had to start storing them in extra masala dabbas. Miss Masala thought about spices and... 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 →
2017 was a thought-provoking year with constant ups and downs that I was able to withstand mostly because of the ability to compartmentalize and focus on the positive, that positive being mostly the joy of being able to eat, take pictures of food and share unforgettable culinary adventures with my dining companions. It may sound... Continue Reading →
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