Island girl making the love of food more affordable..
If you’re Jamaican then you know rice and peas is a staple in most households, restaurants, canteens, cook shops or street side drive up spots. Whether work or school, rice and peas must cook. Not to be confused with rice and beans or other variations of this. In Jamaica Rice peas is traditionally cooked with […]
I have gone through many phases and moods during the pandemic this past year and they’ve all taken some form in my cooking. Top chef: I’ve really elevated some of my cooking by trying new ingredients or working on my skills and techniques in the kitchen. Turning out some restaurant quality meals. Lazy Days-Days where […]
Another meatless recipe to remind us that sometimes the alternative is even better. This spin on a traditional meal is sure to be a hit for not just you but the children too. It looks like the traditional spaghetti and tastes just as good. Whether you prepare this for the family or adding a twist […]
I have been craving a good salmon burger so much lately. There is a fast food spot that makes a wicked salmon burger but unfortunately they don’t deliver and I was in no mood to venture outdoors. I finally decided to indulge myself and make this burger at home. It was so easy and so […]
A bowl of creamy goodness that soothes the soul. Living an island life means we have fairly warm weather all year. However that also means that whenever the weather dips lower than usual we feel it the most. A cold front has us running for our sweaters and cuddling under a blanket. I personally love […]
I love crab cakes but lets be real, they’re expensive and really tiny especially when dining out. I am not a fan of tuna so I am always trying to find ways to make it something else. I’ve found the solution not only to my crab cake craving but also an option that gives a […]
My taco board turned out to be so much fun! Whether soft or hard shell tacos there’s something for everyone. I know it seems like a lot is going on but rules don’t really apply here. Add anything you want to the board as long as you like it. Kick start your weekend or spice […]
Did I say I love spicy food? Nothing beats the flavour of that sweet heat! You cant go wrong with BBQ, just YUM! Meatballs, are easy to cook and delicious but it feeds the soul. Perfect balance of sweet and spicy Lets dig right in to one of my new favourites. Price Range: $800- $1,000 […]
I love my food spicy. Sometimes I go overboard but I just love the heat and the flavour it brings to a dish. This quinoa bowl is no different. It really brings the flavours together. I use quinoa as a healthier alternative to rice. On its own I find it boring but the more you […]
You wont find this on the menu of your favourite local Chinese restaurant. However, when you’re craving rice that you shouldn’t have then there’s no harm in mixing things up. The fat and flavour of the jerk sausage is so good, who cares that its not rice? Try your hand at this faux fried rice […]