I have been living in Miami for ages and it is a place that I have learnt to love and appreciate. Sometimes, I do miss things that are unique to my island and one of those things is the color and vibrancy of the Market Square in St. George’s. This market is fun, flamboyant and... Continue Reading →
I am a loner by nature, so eating by myself in a restaurant is not unusual, but eating with great company is so much more enjoyable. Like Epicurus said “ We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink.” I visit restaurants about once every two... Continue Reading →
This is a typical Cuban dish widely enjoyed in South Florida. We always eat it but never cooked it at home. My friend Saide Bofil came to the rescue with a simple lip-smacking recipe. Bistec de Palomilla is a Cuban dish consisting of top round steak, pan-fried after being marinated in garlic, lime juice, salt,... Continue Reading →
Chicken Soup is one of those foods that are comforting and almost universally loved. This recipe is one of the many versions of it. A bowl can cure the common cold, a bout of nostalgia or even a broken heart.Cuban Chicken Soup (Sopa de Pollo)Ingredients6 chicken thighs, bone in, skinned6 cups water1 medium onion, chopped1... Continue Reading →
Turning 16 years old is an important life event and most people throw a big party for the occasion. Not us. We celebrated with fried chicken. Yardbird is a slang term for the common chicken, generally after being prepared as a meal. Quite a unique name for a restaurant. A distinctive concept that lured us... Continue Reading →
Cookbook collecting can become a passion, an obsession that can get out of hand. Then an encounter with a special author stops you in your tracks, surprises and astounds in such a manner that the book you read and hold in your hands is not just a book. It is a treasure. One day while... Continue Reading →
Sometimes you come across such beautiful photos that you cannot help but stop stare and drool. Anna Verdina's photographs are full of color, gorgeousness and elicit deep, hungry emotions. Words are not necessary here, the images speak for themselves. Anna Verdina's images are gorgeous and have universal appeal. She is gifted with immense talent and generosity... Continue Reading →
Eleanor Hoh, also known as the Wok Star, is a cooking teacher in Miami who enjoys sharing her knowledge of food and love of wok cooking. I have known her for some time now and been to many of her classes and her techniques have permanently changed the way I cook everything now. People come... Continue Reading →
José Ramón Andrés Puerta, known as José Andrés, is a Spanish chef often credited for bringing the small plates dining concept to America. He owns restaurants in Washington DC, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, South Beach and Dorado Beach. José Andrés is credited with single-handedly bringing Spanish cuisine and tapas -style dishes to the forefront of American... Continue Reading →
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