Ever had the chance to try Caribbean food? What about Jerk seasoning and or marinades? To the novice food explorers of the world, jerk seasoning is one of the best and most flavorful ingredients you will ever use to season food. A proper jerk (get your mind out of the gutter, that was not an […]
Not sure what your stance is on Thai food but for me, it’s an essential part of life. I don’t have to eat it every day of the week but I do like eating some form of Thai food at least once a week. I am accustomed to eating foods rich in herbs and spices […]
I don’t know about you but when I make various ethnic cuisines, I strive for authentic flavors. It has nothing to do with being a food snob or trying to be cool or trendy. It’s all about the food and it’s close resemblance to the real thing. Key word being a close resemblance! Several of […]
When it comes to seafood one of the best and most versatile proteins happens to be shrimp. Sure, like the expression goes. “Plenty of fish in the sea”. We place literal emphasis on the flat and round fish you can choose from but getting highly quality fish not commonly sold in in grocery stores can […]
You no longer have to travel to New Orleans to enjoy an amazing pot of gumbo. Contrary to what some people tell you, the best gumbo does not necessarily come from New Orleans. Sure, the stew originated in Louisiana but that was thanks to the cultural melting pot that is gumbo. If it wasn’t for […]
Shrimp scampi is one of the most beloved Italian-American dishes that everyone likes to put their own spin to. That’s what makes cooking so much fun. The freedom you experience from being able to follow a recipe to the teaspoon or go a different direction entirely is a lot like being able to fly. I […]
Today was a cloudy overcast day that resulted in a light shower. Unfortunately, the light shower was during the morning commute, so you can image how much fun that was. During these gloomy raining days, the best food I can think of to keep warm and in good spirits is a creamy soup. The best kinds of creamy […]
The weekend is finally here which means you are either planing which restaurants and bars you want to visit or you are planning a menu for the dinner party you are hosting. Either way your guests are going to need a quick bite of something to keep their appetites at bay until dinner is ready. […]
There are burgers and there there are chorizo manchego burgers with garlic shrimp. These burgers are the reason why we live and more specifically live to eat. I have seen plenty of half assed burgers in my time and I am sure you have as well. That does not apply to these chorizo manchego burgers […]
It’s difficult not to love pasta. Regardless of your ethnic background, pasta is a simple dish that can be served and interpreted in a multitude of ways. Pasta is completely versatile and it happens to be one of those dishes that warms the soul. Pasta seems to have the ability to pull you out of […]
If you have ever tried coconut shrimp you know how incredible the flavor and texture of the shrimp becomes when it is rolled and coated in a little coconut flake. The coconut adds that extra hint of sweetness which transports you to that warm sunny beach in the Caribbean where a frosty blended cocktail awaits […]
Don’t be intimidated by plantains. The plantain can be your friend! Traditionally plantains have been enjoyed in countries throughout Central America and the Caribbean for many many years. Thanks partly to the expansion and the experimentation of foods. Plantains have now started to show up in countries where the banana like fruit was not seen […]
