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In Jamaica, Trinidad and throughout the English-speaking Caribbean sorrel is served religiously at Christmastime. To make Jamaican sorrel drink, steep sorrel petals with copious amounts of ginger in hot water for several hours. Aromatic spices such as orange peel or cloves are often added but are not required. The sorrel drink is then sweetened with lots […]
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To some a night out savoring the flavors of Jamaica at the prestigious James Beard House in New York could be considered downright patriotic. Driving 300 miles round trip for dinner might seem a tad extreme to others. For this Caribbean Chef/ Writer attending such a unique event at this American culinary institution seemed almost like a
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PLAYING FAVORITES If ever there was a favorite soup for Jamaicans, Red Peas would be the one. This thick rich hearty soup is traditionally made with lots of red kidney beans and salted pigtails. It is then finished with vegetables, dumplings and ground provisions. The standard Caribbean soup blend of yam, potatoes, dumplings, and other
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“Pass The Dutchie” For a country gal like myself those words are more than just the title to a catchy reggae tune. They are words to live by. Countless times I have heard and said ‘pass the dutchie’ while on a quest to whip up something or another. As of this writing I own 5
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This Mango Cucumber Salsa recipe happened when I decided to forage through my vast collection of food pictures. This refreshing salsa is most definitely one of the easiest recipes you will ever prepare. The sweetness of the ripe mango and refreshing bits of cucumber accented by sharp bites of onion and cilantro makes for a
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A Dicey Matter If you have ever read through a recipe and wondered what’s the difference between chopping and dicing, this post is for you. The way you cut the ingredients not only affects the final appearance of the dish. It can also have a great impact on the amount you use and on the
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