Cynthia Nelson

A few years ago, I wrote a column on my 5 must-try foods/beverages in Guyana after reading an article in LIAT’s Zing Magazine about 5 must-try foods in Guyana.

What’s Cooking is a series in which I answer questions and share advice about food and cooking that you have but may be too shy to ask.

It may sound like stew fish, but it isn’t. This recipe takes less time to prepare and it is a quick cook anytime of the day.

What’s Cooking is a series in which I answer questions and share advice about food and cooking that you have but may be too shy to ask.

Wait. Isn’t it Pancake Day already? Nope, it’s not until March 5.

I made Meatloaf for the first time, last weekend. Not only did it turn out really well, but it is also very easy to make, feeds a crowd for not a lot of money and satisfies meat lovers.

Hold the chocolate-covered strawberries, cakes, mousse, ice cream and gourmet bars, this Valentine, gimme some okra and our love will be everlasting.

You might call it Great Cake, Black Cake, Christmas Cake, Rum-fruit Cake – whatever you like, many folks believe that without this cake, there is no Christmas.

What’s Cooking is a series in which I answer questions and share advice about food and cooking that you have but may be too shy to ask.

The everyday staple of rice in our diets can easily become boring.

Hi Everyone, It is a simple sauce-condiment made with few ingredients.

While many of you have probably resolved this New Year to cut out, restrict, or deprive yourselves of certain food and drinks, I resolve to continue moderating my intake, and, to expand my palette.

Hi Everyone, What’s Cooking is a series in which I answer questions and share advice about food and cooking that you have but may be too shy to ask.

Hi Everyone, While we hustle and bustle about setting Garlic Pork and Ginger Beer, making Pepperpot and baking cake days in advance, securing the ham and other traditional holiday goodies, please do not forget the bread.

Hi Everyone, Do you like Garlic Pork but quiver at the thought of its aggressive acidity?

Hi Everyone, Calling all my fellow lovers of the bitter melon we call Karaila.

Hi Everyone, My late, dearly beloved auntie, Betty, introduced me to Conkies.

Hi Everyone, What’s Cooking is a series in which I answer questions and share advice about food and cooking that you have but may be too shy to ask.

Hi Everyone, Every year, whether is it Eid, Easter or Diwali – whatever the religious holiday, I cook and comfort myself with a taste of home.

Hi Everyone, A blogger friend turned me on to this idea earlier in the year but I only got around to making this one-pot Chinese Chicken and Rice last week.