In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Curry Seim (hyacinth bean) With Potato.

Curry Seim (hyacinth bean) With Potato.

The last of the produce from my garden for 2023! Sadly, freezing nights set in a couple weeks back and hastily we (mom and dad visited to assist) had to winterize the garden and get…

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Curry Seim (hyacinth bean) With Potato.
Cabbage With Smoked Pork And Pumpkin.

Cabbage With Smoked Pork And Pumpkin.

The only way mommy could get me/us to eat cabbage as kids growing up on the islands, was if she made or bought Chow Mein. Back then I don’t ever recall seeing bean sprouts in…

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Cabbage With Smoked Pork And Pumpkin.

The only way mommy could get me/us to eat cabbage as kids growing up on the islands, was if she made or bought Chow Mein. Back then I don’t ever recall seeing bean sprouts in…

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Curry Lobster With Potato.

Curry Lobster With Potato.

I’m definitely not impressed by lobster in any form or fashion. I personally think is highly overrated and I’d much prefer shrimp any day… well except for pepper lobster. While I did enjoy the Curry…

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Curry Lobster With Potato.

I’m definitely not impressed by lobster in any form or fashion. I personally think is highly overrated and I’d much prefer shrimp any day… well except for pepper lobster. While I did enjoy the Curry…

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Lemon Honey Mustard Glazed Roasted Chicken.

Lemon Honey Mustard Glazed Roasted Chicken.

While mommy made amazing baked chicken (I don’t ever recall hearing the word ‘roast’ or ‘roasted’), especially around Christmas-time, when turkey wasn’t as popular as it is today in the Caribbean during the holidays. Typically…

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Lemon Honey Mustard Glazed Roasted Chicken.

While mommy made amazing baked chicken (I don’t ever recall hearing the word ‘roast’ or ‘roasted’), especially around Christmas-time, when turkey wasn’t as popular as it is today in the Caribbean during the holidays. Typically…

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The Ultimate Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken.

The Ultimate Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken.

Throughout the Caribbean a version of Brown Stew or Stew(ed) Chicken will not only be found, but the technique or recipe for making said dish, will differ from island to island and home to home.…

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The Ultimate Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken.

Throughout the Caribbean a version of Brown Stew or Stew(ed) Chicken will not only be found, but the technique or recipe for making said dish, will differ from island to island and home to home.…

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Cabbage With Jerk Chicken.

Cabbage With Jerk Chicken.

Leftover Jerk Chicken! “can you explain this leftover Jerk Chicken ting Chris? I’ve never had such” One of the comments I received when I first shared this recipe on Instagram. The simple answer to this…

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Cabbage With Jerk Chicken.

Leftover Jerk Chicken! “can you explain this leftover Jerk Chicken ting Chris? I’ve never had such” One of the comments I received when I first shared this recipe on Instagram. The simple answer to this…

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