In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Steamed Jerk Fish With Plantain.

Steamed Jerk Fish With Plantain.

Why didn’t I appreciate fish and seafood as a lil fella as I do as an adult?! Back then I lived on an island where such food was ah plenty and fresh (I mean FRESH)…

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Steamed Jerk Fish With Plantain.

Why didn’t I appreciate fish and seafood as a lil fella as I do as an adult?! Back then I lived on an island where such food was ah plenty and fresh (I mean FRESH)…

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CalmDo Air Fryer Toaster Oven #Giveaway

CalmDo Air Fryer Toaster Oven #Giveaway

On the eve of kicking of the 2021 version of the annual #JulyMonthOfGrilling, I thought I’d run a NEW Giveaway. With the help of our friends at Calmdo today’s offering is a NEW Air Fryer…

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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Nothing SCREAMS summer better than Ice Cream! Well, maybe snow cones and/or chilled adult beverages. And while dad convinced us growing up that Coconut Ice Cream was superior to all others (with just cause) and…

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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Nothing SCREAMS summer better than Ice Cream! Well, maybe snow cones and/or chilled adult beverages. And while dad convinced us growing up that Coconut Ice Cream was superior to all others (with just cause) and…

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Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad.

Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad.

While one may say this is not a “Caribbean” salad, I have to question why not? Have you ever had sun ripened tomatoes or watermelon straight from the farmer’s field? I have and it was…

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Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad.

While one may say this is not a “Caribbean” salad, I have to question why not? Have you ever had sun ripened tomatoes or watermelon straight from the farmer’s field? I have and it was…

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Cassava With Stewed Smoked Herring.

Cassava With Stewed Smoked Herring.

This is yet another one of those “boil and fry” dishes (I’ve shared a few to date) we enjoy throughout the Caribbean. Food we inherited from our ancestors who made use of the land and…

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Cassava With Stewed Smoked Herring.

This is yet another one of those “boil and fry” dishes (I’ve shared a few to date) we enjoy throughout the Caribbean. Food we inherited from our ancestors who made use of the land and…

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Smashed Cucumber Chow.

Smashed Cucumber Chow.

After sharing this video on YouTube, the comments were very interesting. From “Why?”, to “Only a man would do this”, and “brilliant on it’s own or on the side of grilled salmon”. Chow is basically…

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Smashed Cucumber Chow.

After sharing this video on YouTube, the comments were very interesting. From “Why?”, to “Only a man would do this”, and “brilliant on it’s own or on the side of grilled salmon”. Chow is basically…

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