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A NEW Take On The Humble Tomato Choka.
A NEW Take On The Humble Tomato Choka.
05
Sep 2019

A NEW Take On The Humble Tomato Choka.

Bits and Bites

Without a doubt, Tomato Choka (say .. tomatoes choka) is one of the most tasty ‘simple’ dishes you’ll ever enjoy. In this case, fire roasted (boiled, oven roasted or even microwaved) tomatoes are crushed along…

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A NEW Take On The Humble Tomato Choka.

Bits and Bites

Without a doubt, Tomato Choka (say .. tomatoes choka) is one of the most tasty ‘simple’ dishes you’ll ever enjoy. In this case, fire roasted (boiled, oven roasted or even microwaved) tomatoes are crushed along…

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Zesty Octopus Souse (spicy pickle) Recipe.
02
Sep 2019
Zesty Octopus Souse (spicy pickle) Recipe.

Zesty Octopus Souse (spicy pickle) Recipe.

Bits and Bites

While I’ve had souse (protein and vegetable pickle with a cold spicy broth) made from the less glamorous parts of the pig (ears, snout and trotters) and the odd time I’ve done it using chicken…

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Zesty Octopus Souse (spicy pickle) Recipe.

Bits and Bites

While I’ve had souse (protein and vegetable pickle with a cold spicy broth) made from the less glamorous parts of the pig (ears, snout and trotters) and the odd time I’ve done it using chicken…

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Simply Amazing Jerk Crab.
19
Aug 2019
Simply Amazing Jerk Crab.

Simply Amazing Jerk Crab.

Fish

Puritans will tell you that you need smoke and fire from pimento wood to get that real authentic Jamaican flavor when doing “jerk” and I’d be crazy to disagree. However, with this recipe in particular……

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Simply Amazing Jerk Crab.

Fish

Puritans will tell you that you need smoke and fire from pimento wood to get that real authentic Jamaican flavor when doing “jerk” and I’d be crazy to disagree. However, with this recipe in particular……

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The Ultimate Mango Chow (pickled mango) Recipe.
15
Aug 2019
The Ultimate Mango Chow (pickled mango) Recipe.

The Ultimate Mango Chow (pickled mango) Recipe.

Gluten Free

After one taste of this mango chow I knew it would be something I’d be addicted to and making very often. On our last trip to the islands, my friend David introduced me to this…

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The Ultimate Mango Chow (pickled mango) Recipe.

Gluten Free

After one taste of this mango chow I knew it would be something I’d be addicted to and making very often. On our last trip to the islands, my friend David introduced me to this…

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The Ultimate Garlic Sauce (aioli) Recipe.
The Ultimate Garlic Sauce (aioli) Recipe.
03
Jul 2019

The Ultimate Garlic Sauce (aioli) Recipe.

Bits and Bites

As we kick off another edition of the annual July Month Of Grilling, let’s jump into a recipe which is heavily requested and it’s something that goes hand in hand with BBQ and Grilling on the islands. If you’re from the Caribbean or have traveled to the islands (maybe you have friends from the region), you’ll know that Garlic Sauce (a thin aioli) is one of the preferred condiments served with BBQ. While there are many variations of this iconic sauce, I grantee you that this is as spectacular as it gets.

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The Ultimate Garlic Sauce (aioli) Recipe.

Bits and Bites

As we kick off another edition of the annual July Month Of Grilling, let’s jump into a recipe which is heavily requested and it’s something that goes hand in hand with BBQ and Grilling on the islands. If you’re from the Caribbean or have traveled to the islands (maybe you have friends from the region), you’ll know that Garlic Sauce (a thin aioli) is one of the preferred condiments served with BBQ. While there are many variations of this iconic sauce, I grantee you that this is as spectacular as it gets.

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The Ultimate Split Peas Dhal (kale & spinach) #Vegan
29
Jun 2019
The Ultimate Split Peas Dhal (kale & spinach) #Vegan

The Ultimate Split Peas Dhal (kale & spinach) #Vegan

Gluten Free

This island boy luv me some dhal.. that rich thick soup packed with tropical flavors, but made with very simple and cheap ingredients. Great on it’s own (cup of dhal) or as a side to rice and curry dishes. Dhal is very comforting and so simple to make. Here’s my take on this iconic dish with added spinach and kale, instead of the traditional use of “poi bhagi’ aka Malabar Spinach. Basically I’m using ingredients which are readily available to me here in Canada.

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The Ultimate Split Peas Dhal (kale & spinach) #Vegan

Gluten Free

This island boy luv me some dhal.. that rich thick soup packed with tropical flavors, but made with very simple and cheap ingredients. Great on it’s own (cup of dhal) or as a side to rice and curry dishes. Dhal is very comforting and so simple to make. Here’s my take on this iconic dish with added spinach and kale, instead of the traditional use of “poi bhagi’ aka Malabar Spinach. Basically I’m using ingredients which are readily available to me here in Canada.

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