pate patty

it’s caribbean fast food…the pate (pah-tay). Sounds like “par-ty” food, right? Close, because your tastebuds will be dancing in delight after having a pate.  It’s yummy filling is wrapped in dough and then typically fried (or it can be baked) but it’s always, soooooo good. (very similar to an empanada!) Try out the recipes below … More pate patty

peach is the word.

Peach is the word, its the word that you’ve heard, its got groove, its got meaning… August is National Peach Month. #NationalPeachMonth arugula, peach, and goat cheese salad grilled salmon with peach and pickled onion salad Peach and Toasted Pecan Ice Cream peach dining room Traditional Dining Room by Belmont Architects & Building Designers Hart … More peach is the word.

TGIF: pizza party

Who wants Pizza? Me! Me! homemade pizza dough (great dough makes a great pizza, said by someone great) pizza margarita  fig and goat cheese pizza with arugula whole wheat pesto pizza with fresh arugula and parmesan 4 cheese white pizza pepperoni and italian sausage pizza

break the fast.

Its’ the most important meal of the day they say.  And it can be simple and quick, or more elaborate and decadent.  But in any case, Breakfast should always be some-kinda-good.   Like the ones I’ve picked out below.  Talk about delicious.  You may even want to have them for lunch or dinner.  And why … More break the fast.

summer backyard bbq

Outdoor Table Set (Love the red/white gingham color. Rustic Elegance) Perfect Summer Salad: Arugula, Blackberry, Avocado, and Pecorino  Barbecue Chicken Grilled Spicy Shrimp Grilled Corn with Herbed Goat Cheese (Grilling the corn in the husk just adds to the presentation. And who can deny goat cheese? Not me!) Classic Coleslaw DIY Sundae Set Up (Easy … More summer backyard bbq

mango.

I absolutely love the  color, smell, and taste of mangoes.  When I was back home visiting St. Croix recently, big juicy mangoes were hanging from the trees and I was so tempted to pick some, but I refrained myself (because they were on private property and not mine to pick!).  But I quickly got my … More mango.