I’m taking advantage of the 7 hour drive back from a getaway to Virginia by taking the time to write a quick post.   I took the last week off from blogging to enjoy the holiday weekend and travel with family.   We took a short drive up to Roanoke, Virginia to visit my sister in law and to bring her daughter back to spend time with her grandmother.   It was also a milestone for my 7 month old; this would be… Read more »

Blogging today proved to be a real challenge.   My son decided he needed his mommy every waking moment of the day.   Whenever I was approximately 10 feet away he would sound the alarm.   On a normal day he’s contented to know that I’m in the same room, and that he can hear or see me, but today was different.   And I obliged.   Whatever the reason was, I had to put cooking on the back burner and tend to my son.   … Read more »

My first encounter with Jamaican Pepper Shrimp was a year ago when my in-laws stopped by with these in hand.  I fell in love that day.   As always, whenever I’m blown away by a dish that I’ve never had before, I pick the brain of the chef so that I could recreate it at home.    Ridiculously simple to make, it’s packed with flavor and a kick of heat. Typically served on the roadside, the shrimp with shell intact is… Read more »