Eating Negril

Eating Negril

There’s a “food democracy” in Negril I’ve not found anywhere else on Jamaica. Perhaps that’s why this easygoing beach town is my sweet spot, the epicenter of everything culinary on my favorite Caribbean island. It’s the simplicity, the almost hedonistic environment,...
Greek Roast Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic

Greek Roast Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic

It’s Father’s Day… NOT your typical meat and potatoes for this special day. SERVES: 4 SERVING SIZE: 1⁄4 recipe Authentic and served with almost every entrée when in Greece, this dish is one of my favorite side dishes to serve with grilled meats, poultry,...
Trinidadian Curry Vegetables

Trinidadian Curry Vegetables

Spicy, zesty, full of intense palate pleasing taste and aroma, this tropical stew will please everyone. Make a double batch and enjoy it all week. Serves 4 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger root, fresh minced 1...
Great Greens

Great Greens

When you hear the phrase “cooked greens,” do you think “cooked to death”? Do you envision a big pot of greens boiled with bacon, fatback, or ham hocks until the texture is mushy and the nutritional value long-gone? Not if I’ve ever cooked...