I always associated rum with fruit-laden island drinks, or the ubiquitous rum ‘n coke, which holds zero appeal as I’ve no taste for coke. But coffee is a drink that I crave on a daily basis and spiking ice-cold coffee with a shot of rum, tempered by a dollop of sweetened condensed milk, feels downright summery….
A Wedding Menu – It Shoulda Been You
So, you’re planning a wedding? Naturally you want everything to go smoothly. Your checklists have checklists and you’re getting stuff done, ticking away like mad. But sometimes, it’s what you don’t plan for that makes for an extra special event. Two years ago I was wedding planning for one of my kids. OK, not really…
Pesto Chango Your Lifo
When’s the last time you slathered bread with homemade pesto before building a sandwich? Pesto Chango your lifo with this wonderful sandwich building block that will have everyone you know lined up around the block for a sample. Of course, you could mix and match ingredients to build the combo of your dreams, or you could put your…
Jittery Jerk Chicken – Amazing Grace
I’m a jerk! A long, long time ago, I volunteered to try out a group of Caribbean sauces made by Grace Foods, and then I got cold feet. I knew zilch about Caribbean cooking. Recently I decided to face those fears and start experimenting. My first ever whole Jittery Jerk Chicken is proof positive that my fears were unfounded. Do I…