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 to be confused with the dry meat, aka jerky. Jerk is a type of spicy seasoning mix commonly used in Jamaica. The season is used as a dry rub, much like dry rub season used in BBQ. This recipe is a little different, though. Unlike traditional jerk which is really tasty but often too […]
There aren’t very many movies about the restaurant industry that receive warm regards by movie critics. Most movies that take place in or around the kitchen tend to be discarded like 2 day old restaurant leftovers. I was pleasantly surprised when Jon Favro’s “Chef” received high acclaim by movie critics. The movie has a star […]
Tostones are twice fried unripened plantains which originated in the Caribbean. Depending on where you eat them (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, etc) the servings styles vary greatly. What I mean by this is the tostones will accompany a variety of salsas, dips, or ceviche. Eating these with ceviche is personally one of my favorite […]
