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It’s no secret that Summer is just around the corner and while it may still be Spring we are well into the 70s and 80s here in Georgia so I think it’s safe to say that Summer-like weather has arrived. Despite being from a country with year round warm weather, I spend most of the [...]
It’s been mighty slow around these parts lately, but it’s because I’ve been pretty busy and haven’t had time to blog. This particular recipe was made about a week ago but I just got around to editing the photos and writing up a blog post. I will try to bring more recipes soon! A few [...]
Easter is just around the corner so I thought I should share THE best and easiest Carrot Cake recipe with you. My mother-in-law brings these to every holiday or party and everyone raves about it. I would always look forward to her bringing this Carrot Cake but one day became impatient and asked her for [...]
I give you permission to lick your screen. I know I’ve been tempted to do so a couple of times while editing these pictures but I managed to resist the urge and get down to business. But here’s the good news, this chicken is as good as it looks. It’s juicy, sweet, salty and [...]
I made these for breakfast this past weekend and boy were they good. I’ve had these in the past using sautéed saltfish as the filling but decided to go with Corned Beef instead. Corned Beef is salt cured beef that’s widely used in Guyana. Canned corned beef is typically a quick meal fix and [...]
This post was inspired by the reaction I usually get when I say “oh I’m done cooking lunch” and it’s only 9am. The looks or reactions are usually equally to that of seeing a unicorn. It is unheard of but it works for me so here goes. 6:30 am: I’m usually awakened by my [...]
Here’s a quick recipe that I’ve been experimenting with for quite some time. I’m a huge cheese fanatic and at any given moment have at least 5 different types of cheeses in my refrigerator so when a recipe’s name starts with cheese I expect to be knocked over with every bite! Scones aren’t difficult [...]
The ultimate day for love is right around the corner. That’s right folks; Valentine’s Day is only 3 days away. Some may go to dinner while others will brave the kitchen and cook a romantic meal for their honey. What’s a romantic meal? For me it’s anything that I didn’t cook!! Hey, when you are [...]
Having a young child has made me more creative when it comes to cooking. It’s not that he’s a picky eater, in fact he eats everything. While I do cook vegetables on a regular basis and give him fruits daily, I still don’t think he eats enough. Honestly, most of us don’t meet our daily requirements [...]
I took my son by his Grandmother today so that I can run a few errands and go to the dentist. Little did I know that there was a major tornado and thunderstorm watch in my area and most of Metro Atlanta. Despite watching the news I somehow wasn’t aware of the severity of [...]
A few days ago I asked my followers on my Facebook fan page what recipes they would like to see on this blog in the future. So I made a list of your request and I’m making my way through it one by one. I’ve been a slow with posting requests in the past because I tend [...]
Hi all, I’m finally back after a long and much needed hiatus. These past few months have been quite a roller coaster so I needed to take a few steps back from the blogging world and tend to a few things of which I cannot share with you just yet, but will in due time. It feels [...]
I will be taking a break from blogging for a few weeks. Somethings have come up and blogging has to take a backseat for now. I will share the details with you once it’s all sorted out. I will miss blogging and sharing my recipes with you as well as your lovely comments and emails. [...]
So guess who has a new writing gig over at Frugivore Magazine? *Ding, ding ding* I do and I couldn’t be more excited! In addition to blogger extraordinaire (as I so fondly refer to myself) I am now a contributing writer. I think I like the sound of that. I will be posting recipes that will not [...]
Yesterday was my son’s first birthday and we celebrated by having a Sesame Street party the day before. I started planning 2 months ahead because I knew that I would be making all my decorations at night after my son was asleep. Plus I had lots of grand plans so I knew I needed the [...]
Sometimes you just have a craving for something different. I was craving Shrimp and Grits. Odd?? For me it was as I’m not a huge fan of grits. Well that’s any other type of grits other than cheese grits because I’m a huge cheese head. So I searched the internet for a recipe for cheese [...]
I woke up this morning and began my usual routine, fed the baby, dogs and myself in that order then went for a short walk. After my walk I sat in my usual spot on the couch and began reading any updates on blogs that I follow when I discovered that I was featured on [...]
Some dishes are born out of creativity and pure genius; this however is not one of those. It came about in a conversation between I and the Mr. that went like this: Me: (thinking out loud) I wonder what I can make with these ribs Him: How about potato salad? Me: I don’t have potato [...]
There a few dishes that always make me happy and this is one of them. There’s something about simple stewed fish that is simply comforting. Not too fussy, no special ingredients needed here yet it always delivers. Here’s a little know fact about me—I HATE frying. I hate bobbing and weaving trying to avoid [...]
It’s almost the end of Summer and yet I’m now posting about these awesome popsicles that I made more than a month ago. I was severely distracted and just forgot about them. The pictures were taken, edited and waiting to be published but it was not until I visited Chef and Steward’s blog and read [...]
It’s no secret that Fall is quickly approaching and I must say I’m a bit excited. It’s not that I don’t love Summer…I do, but there comes a time when a girl wants to snuggle up in scarves and boots and watch the leaves change colors. And it makes me all fuzzy and warm on [...]
I love sharing with my readers and in the past have shared some of my secrets to finding Caribbean ingredients in my Survival Guide for the Caribbean Cook. In this post I will the only Guyanese grocery store that I know of and frequent in Atlanta: Georgetown Food Market. Located in Decatur, this quaint grocery [...]
Some of you have noticed my absence and I apologize but sometimes summer gets in the way. The past few weeks have been filled with BBQs, Festivals, Luncheons, days at the pool and hosting family from out of town so I took a much needed break. While I have not been blogging, boy have I [...]
Thank you all for those who entered the giveaway. I know a lot of you were disappointed that the classes are in NYC but I plan on doing another giveaway soon that’s more inclusive. Now on to the winner! The winner of 1 cooking class by My Mommy and Me Catering is: Maritce: “ I [...]
I had an entire blog post planned and then this happened–> my son crawled for the first time today. I rarely speak about my private life but as I started to write I realized my heart was filled with melancholy and all I could think of was his new found freedom. While I watched [...]
I must confess that this warm weather has derailed my cooking. If you follow me on Instagram you will see that I am still cooking…just not as much. I promise that I will be back soon with all new recipes but in the meanwhile I will be giving away a complementary cooking class for [...]
This is not the tapioca you remembered from childhood. This is a grown up, sophisticated version of what our moms fed us for breakfast. Also known as sago, tapioca porridge had a texture that I hated as a child and absolutely refused to eat it. Years later as an adult, I decided to give it [...]
This weekend I had an amazing opportunity to be at judge at Marietta Square Farmers Market Culinary Competition. Thomas James Sparvka contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I would be a judge and of course I immediately accepted. Two chefs from nearby restaurants would have 1 hour to shop the Marietta [...]
On Saturday June 23rd..that’s tomorrow, I will be judging The Marietta Square Farmers Market Culinary Competition! Two competing chefs will have go head to head in a cook-off challenge where they will have one hour to shop the Farmers Market for ingredients and one hour to cook! In case you’re not familiar with Marietta Square [...]
When I’m out of veggies and have a huge piece of meat staring back at me begging to be made into something fab, curry is usually my go to meal. This weekend I was faced with just this scenario. I peeked into my freezer and spotted a huge pork shoulder that I had intended on [...]
Many of you probably aren’t familiar with the taste of a green as it lives in the shadows of its future self, the ripe mango. Generally most recipes use ripened mangoes but do you know that in Guyana and parts of the Caribbean the green mango is used more in cooking? We typically [...]
It’s always nice to have a day of pampering and thanks to Tami of Talking with Tami for throwing a girls night of pampering at The Dry Bar in Atlanta. If you haven’t been to the Dry Bar, you should. For a flat fee of $35 you can have your hair blown out in a [...]
Side dishes are so easily overlooked. When deciding on a menu, you will find that most people think of what meat to cook and how to cook it first; once that is finalized, only then do they think of what to cook on the side when in actuality side dishes can be the star [...]
I’m taking advantage of the 7 hour drive back from a getaway to Virginia by taking the time to write a quick post. I took the last week off from blogging to enjoy the holiday weekend and travel with family. We took a short drive up to Roanoke, Virginia to visit my sister in law [...]
Humpf…there’s an ongoing battle in my home between Mr. Jehancancook and I. It began more than a year ago when I took what I didn’t know was the last ice cream bar and left the empty box in the freezer. I had deprived him of the right to polish off the last of the ice [...]
Last Jerk recipe for a while…I promise! It’s just that I’ve been cooking a lot of jerk lately, it’s become an addiction and since I share some of my recipes with you guys, you’ve been bombarded with it. Sometimes I like to experiment with the classics and add a new spin to it. [...]
This was always one of my favorites for breakfast as a child. While this is usually served at special occasions such as weddings, my mom would make this as a special breakfast for us. Similar to porridge, this is made with thin, white vermicelli noodle that’s cooked in sweetened milk and spices such as nutmeg [...]
Some things just speak for themselves. I could tell you a little story. Or I can give you history on this dish but based its popularity of this dish and awesomeness in these photos… I will let it speak for itself. Make me…. Mac n’ Cheese or Macaroni Pie 1 lb Macaroni cooked according to directions [...]
It’s the middle of May and I can’t help thinking of summer. While its’ been warm in Atlanta since late February, Memorial weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. I’m filled with thoughts of all things summer; brightly colored bikinis, days spent poolside, dining al fresco and festivals in the park constantly occupy my mind. [...]
And my two weeks of no meat has finally come to an end and I survived to tell the tale. Surprisingly I didn’t miss it at all! Even though I didn’t eat meat, I cooked it a few times for the Mr. because he just couldn’t survive without it. I was totally surprised at my willpower and lack of [...]
Let me tell you a little know fact about me-I am a country girl at heart. I was born on the West Coast of Demerara and lived the first years of my life in Stewartville. Most of my days were spent climbing fruit trees, fishing guerilla style aka noodling, eating copious amounts of cane [...]
I’m no purist but when it comes to food I feel as a society we have gone too far. We’ve processed and manipulated the ingredient to the point where it becomes unrecognizable. Why must a simple cheese burger contain ingredients we can’t even pronounce and be over 1000 calories per serving? Don’t get [...]
Blogging today proved to be a real challenge. My son decided he needed his mommy every waking moment of the day. Whenever I was approximately 10 feet away he would sound the alarm. On a normal day he’s contented to know that I’m in the same room, and that he can hear or see me, [...]
Today is Day 4 of my two week vegetarian lifestyle. So far it’s been a breeze, I hope this trend continues. I started off with a bang on Saturday by making Falafel which was out of this world. I served it in a pita with a cucumber dill sauce and vegetables. This passed the [...]
I’ve made a decision to eliminate meat from my diet for the next two weeks. While this may seem like a paltry amount of time, in my world it will feel like a million years. This doesn’t mean having veggie lasagna in place of the meat version, I plan on cutting back on rich foods [...]
