by Chef LAM | Aug 4, 2017 | Caribbean Recipes, Gasparillo Junction Travels
A web designer recently asked me ‘what sets you and your blog apart from others?’ She, a trini and design professional based in Philly, asked many questions in hopes of us working together to ‘pretty up’ d blog nah – yuh know. Our informal phone call was great,...
by Chef LAM | May 5, 2017 | Braises and Stews, Caribbean Recipes, Meat Dishes
What better occasion than Cinco de Mayo to have a delicious overlapping of cultures with these Curry Goat Tacos to serve to friends. Two years ago while still figuring out if blogging was a direction I should go, I wrote a ‘Taco Night’ post on Tumblr. Three short...
by Chef LAM | Aug 19, 2016 | Baked Dishes, Breakfast, Brunch at home, Caribbean Recipes, Lent Dishes, Meatless Mondays
I am a lover of things brunch and hearty breakfasts on a weekend, whether a solo brunch-at-home or meeting up with my friends I’m looking forward to dig-in. I’ve mentioned here and on my social media pages, I’m (supposed to be) on a diet. And while...
by Chef LAM | May 26, 2016 | Appetizers, Caribbean Recipes
Homemade Hummus, Black Garlic Fried Okra, Geera dusted Cassava Sticks Oh how much snacking have changed. And the versatile Hummus has taken on a popularity I doubt anyone thought it would. Made with a handful of ingredients its smooth creamy texture and ‘dip &...
by Chef LAM | Apr 13, 2016 | Braises and Stews, Caribbean Recipes, Cooking Tips
Traditionally used to cook less tender (and less expensive) cuts of meat, braising was once hailed as a peasant dish. And, at one time it was unheard of to use anything but red wine to deglaze pan fond and use rich stocks and demi-glace to make up the cooking...
