Tastes Like Home

Hi Everyone, After all the talk about roast chicken over the past two weeks, it begs that we address stuffing – a most flavourful, savoury accompaniment to roasts of any kind.

Hi Everyone, This week we conclude the 2-part series on roast chicken.

Hi Everyone, This week we begin a 2-part series on roast chicken.

Hi Everyone, Say the words Shine Rice and the responses would range from nostalgia to longing to hunger.

For the love of fried dough Hi Everyone, Do you like fried bakes of any kind?

Hi Everyone, It is excellent for baking, roasting, toasting, frying, searing and sautéing.

(Brazilian Cheese Bread) Hi Everyone,  Is it bread, a bun or a roll?

Hi Everyone, Though I do not have a sweet-tooth, every now and then I like to have some sweet baked item with my tea in the afternoon or evening.

Hi Everyone, I am a dunker. Yep! I like to dip my bread, biscuits, cookies, and cake into a hot or cold beverage of choice, then, heavy with sweet liquid and softened, I devour it.

Hi Everyone, Have you ever had a meal at a restaurant and then tried to replicate it at home?

Hi Everyone, Feeling tired and run-down? Need a pick-me-up? Don’t reach for Red Bull or any other readymade energy drink.

Hi Everyone, A friend: “I ain’t want no blond sauce (referring to all light coloured sauces).

Hi Everyone, My mom makes a mean (really good) shrimp cake.

Hi Everyone, There are several versions of rice cooked with turmeric and or curry powder that are Curry Rice.

Hi Everyone, My world of tea drinking took an exotic twist back in 2007 when friends from the Indian sub-continent introduced me to tea masala (masala chai).

Hi Everyone, There are certain dishes when made and eaten just set your soul at ease.

Hi Everyone, There are subtle differences between a country style biscuit (think KFC and Pillsbury) and a scone.

Hi Everyone, The one particular aspect about food in Guyana that I miss the most is fish.

Hi Everyone, For us here in the Caribbean, chutneys are hot, spicy, tangy (acidic) condiments.

Hi Everyone, I remember a time when dessert was a very simple affair – right out of a box and sometimes a can or tub.