Tastes Like Home

Meal comprising Sardines (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)
Meal comprising Sardines (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

Think again: Canned Food

I looked at my shopping cart and checked my list to ensure that I picked up what I needed – 10 cans sardines, 8 cans tuna, 6 cans corned beef, 4 cans baked beans, 4 cans cured pork… You see, it’s hurricane season and I am stocking up and replenishing a few things.

The dough for these Georgian Flatbreads has hints of
sweetness to balance the savoury filling – ham, egg, cheese
(Photo by Cynthia Nelson)
The dough for these Georgian Flatbreads has hints of sweetness to balance the savoury filling – ham, egg, cheese (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

It’s a balancing act – salting composed dishes

The other day, in preparation for a meal, I assembled some things on my plate that I did not cook, deliberately to be eaten together.

Breakfast for us is more than bacon and pancakes - Breadfruit, Smoked Fish & Eggs (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)
Breakfast for us is more than bacon and pancakes – Breadfruit, Smoked Fish & Eggs (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

Spoilt for choice

I saw a post on social media last week on the Tourism Guyana page that had me salivating, and a caption that made me think.

Mango Dhal made with just turning mangoes (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

It’s almost here…

I’m sure you’ve noticed it too: the tall trees in varying stages – some full of blossoms, some densely populated with young fruit and others with branches bowing with the weight of those signalling that they will soon be ready to be picked.

Fried Salt Fish (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

Faux Brandade

Last week, after a couple meals of dhal, rice, and fried salt fish; okra, and fried salt fish; karaila and fried salt fish, I had had more than my fill of fried salt fish.

Coconut Buns with Mauby - always good together (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

A few favourite pairings

In a couple of days it will be Valentine’s. As I thought of what to write about this week, I recalled my Love Letter to Guyanese Cuisine that I wrote last year.

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