Celebrating Our Differences
So, I was commenting on a post about what identifies Chicago, (thanks, Lorraine), and I posted a picture of Abundance. Bakery. I couldn’t believe that I was publishing an issue of Garden Spices Magazine on the topic, Abundance and that I had not thought of my Chicago crave…
Johnny Cakes are a staple throughout the Caribbean. You can eat them with saltfish, barbecue, and almost anything you put on a Caribbean plate. They’re crispy, light, and there’s and if you add the optional sugar, a sweetness that makes you want more and more. Oh, they…
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound chicken breasts or small thighs kosher salt and pepper 1 Meyer or regular lemon, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, minced or grated 1 cup orzo pasta 1/3 cup white wine 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth…
Thai Papaya Salad “Just add the things whatever you like in it.” – Sarin INGREDIENTS 2 small under-ripe (green) papaya* 3 large whole carrots (peeled) 1 cup mixed greens (cabbage, spinach, romaine (your choice) 2 medium tomatoes (halved and cut into bite-size pieces) 1 cup Thai noodles 1…
Two large bone-in thick cut pork chops (approx: 1 ½ inches thick) One large sweet onion quartered Two tablespoons of olive oil Four tablespoons of Old Bay Seasoning Two tablespoons of All-Purpose flour One cup of good quality balsamic vinegar Two large sprigs of fresh rosemary Two cloves…
How about a Caribbean Thanksgiving meal? Not that the holiday is celebrated on St. Maarten, but when I saw this plate of deliciousness, I thought about the traditional fare and the spice-up of a Caribbean plate.-Victorine Heat oven to 350 Ingredients for Baked Turkey Wings Vinegar or lime/lemon…
I have a small, open concept galley style kitchen. I absolutely love to cook and have tons of cooking gadgetry, tools, and ingredients. It is an ongoing challenge to have an orderly kitchen, but with everything you need accessible and visually pleasing. Through trial and error, trolling cooking…
1½ tablespoons peanut oil 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh shallots 3 large fresh red or green Thai chilies, seeded and sliced 2½ lb shelled or steamed clams (picture uses prepared clams) 2 tablespoons fish sauce or light soy sauce handful fresh basil…
Snapper Boiled Fish – Julies Style No exact recipe here. This is for those that have spices in their soul. According to Julies: 1 teaspoon Olive Add to pan: Dice red, yellow, orange, green pepper… your, onion, garlic, I also added celery tomatoes and bok choy and sautéed…
Charlotte’s Paella Every accomplished cook knows the most essential ingredient in any dish is love. It was with love,a sense of legacy, and admiration that I prepared authentic Spanish Paella for the first time this spring. My close sister/friend Charlotte was an exceptional gourmet cook. She introduced…