Caribbean cooking is all about using the freshest ingredients possible. We have been living the quintessential farm to table lifestyle decades before the term was coined. The typical market is made up of local farmers who sell vegetables straight from their gardens, seafood plucked from the ocean a few short hours before and if you’re adventurous you can even buy livestock. As a young child living in Guyana I looked forward to Saturday mornings spent at Stabroek Market with my… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Seafood
Fish Sandwich with Homemade Tartar Sauce
There’s something about the simplicity of a fish sandwich that I love, but it has to be done correctly. My perfect fish sandwich should be made with a crusty, light bread and a crispy, tangy fried piece of fish. Add fresh crisp vegetables, a mayonnaise based sauce and hot pepper and I am in heaven! No fancy ingredients needed, just let the flavor do the talking. On Saturday’s I tend to take a break from cooking heavy meals but… Read more »
Bake and Shark
I had a craving that could not be quenched. I wanted Bake and Shark. Living in Atlanta I don’t have the luxury of walking a few blocks from my home to purchase some as I would if I still lived in Richmond Hill, NY. The only solution was to make my own. I’ve never cooked shark before but I’m a pretty adventurous gal so I set out to conquer this famous Trini dish. I’ve never been to Trinidad, but after… Read more »