In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Cherry Plum Chow (spicy pickle plums).

Cherry Plum Chow (spicy pickle plums).

Took a drive down into Buffalo NY a few weeks back and came across these Cherry Plums at the Trader Joes, intrigued… so a package came home with us. Unfortunately they were a bit to…

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Cherry Plum Chow (spicy pickle plums).

Took a drive down into Buffalo NY a few weeks back and came across these Cherry Plums at the Trader Joes, intrigued… so a package came home with us. Unfortunately they were a bit to…

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Caribbean Stewed Tuna (from a can).

Caribbean Stewed Tuna (from a can).

While mom’s choice for making this dish was always canned (we say ‘tin’ in Trinidad and Tobago) Salmon, using tuna which can be a lot cheaper, is just as tasty. A wonderful weekday dinner, served…

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Caribbean Stewed Tuna (from a can).

While mom’s choice for making this dish was always canned (we say ‘tin’ in Trinidad and Tobago) Salmon, using tuna which can be a lot cheaper, is just as tasty. A wonderful weekday dinner, served…

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Incredible Ital Stew (vegan / vegetarian).

Incredible Ital Stew (vegan / vegetarian).

Growing up in the Caribbean at a time I did, making a decision to be vegan or stay away from meats was never really an option. There were days mom would make fish or meat…

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Incredible Ital Stew (vegan / vegetarian).
Incredible Chili Eggs.

Incredible Chili Eggs.

While I didn’t grow up eating eggs this way as ah lil fella on the islands, over the years it’s become my go-to way of making eggs on mornings I get a hankering for them.…

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Incredible Chili Eggs.

While I didn’t grow up eating eggs this way as ah lil fella on the islands, over the years it’s become my go-to way of making eggs on mornings I get a hankering for them.…

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The Ultimate Steak Marinade.

The Ultimate Steak Marinade.

Here’s another recipe I resurrected after calls for it on Instagram. I originally shared a version of this Steak Marinade And Dressing about 10 years ago on the website, and while it’s a hit every…

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The Ultimate Steak Marinade.

Here’s another recipe I resurrected after calls for it on Instagram. I originally shared a version of this Steak Marinade And Dressing about 10 years ago on the website, and while it’s a hit every…

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Bhagi (Jamaican Callaloo) Fried Rice.

Bhagi (Jamaican Callaloo) Fried Rice.

Summertime I look no further than my garden for inspiration for meals to make. With an abundance of chives and Jamaican Callaloo (chorai bhagi) and previously harvested garlic, I decided to put the leftover rice…

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Bhagi (Jamaican Callaloo) Fried Rice.

Summertime I look no further than my garden for inspiration for meals to make. With an abundance of chives and Jamaican Callaloo (chorai bhagi) and previously harvested garlic, I decided to put the leftover rice…

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