I have long discussed my love for bone-in chicken breasts and my wish that they were a bit easier to come by in my grocery store. Given that it’s just my fiance and I most nights, we don’t need to … Continue reading #131: Dominica – Caribbean Reef Chicken
I typically shy away from fried food, but when I saw this recipe for an overnight marinated, oven roasted pork dish that was then fried at the finish, I was intrigued. Plus I had made some pulled pork for the … Continue reading #91: Haiti – Pork Griot
Do not underestimate the humble loaf bread. And sadly, photos don’t typically do them justice. Even though they are pretty simple to make, the flavors can really knock you out and the texture? So moist. This was what I needed … Continue reading #90: St. Lucia – Caribbean Banana Bread
Blaff was kinda blah? Yes, if you ask Matt. Even when I find the recipe to be a bit disappointing, I try to find one positive takeaway from the meal. In this case, I think I have found a different … Continue reading #80: St. Vincent & the Grenadines – Blaff
When I started this project nearly a year and a half ago, I did a lot of preliminary exploring of the cuisines of certain regions of the world and when I hit the warmer temperatures mid-year, I thought it would … Continue reading #78: Antigua & Barbuda – Macaroni Pie
One thing that I do miss about being in the office is the occasional trip to Starbucks for a coffee and if I’m really living dangerously, a slice of their coffee cake. Most of my international cooking efforts center around … Continue reading #41: Grenada – Grenadian Spice Cake
For my 35th country, I decided to take it back to the islands earlier this week. I’ve never been to Barbados…in fact I’ve actually never been to an island for vacation! But one thing I can appreciate from island life … Continue reading #35: Barbados – Bajan Fish Cakes
It had been a while since I’d made something for breakfast that wasn’t a slice of toast with peanut butter or a bowl of oatmeal. And I like having variety in breakfast on occasion, especially on the weekends. To represent … Continue reading #26: Bahamas – Johnny Cake
Grilled chicken is one of my favorite things, and I have no doubt that it will feature prominently in this blog whenever the opportunity to try a new spice blend or sauce comes up. I’ve used jerk seasoning before on … Continue reading #23: Jamaica – Jerk Chicken
A Portrait of the Artist as She Cooks 