Akara beans. These fluffy delightful fritters are not only easy to make but come with three ingredients only. Black eyed peas, salt and a little bit of water. That's it. Previously the most cumbersome part of making Akara is peeling the beans. Nowadays, simple tricks have reduced a 30 minute process to 10 minutes. Or you could just buy the peeled beans and make it even easier. Some even prefer
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Cilantro Lime
Lets simple call this cilantro lime because that is what it is. Cilantro lime! A way to preserve herbs which can be used for marinades, salad dressings and so much more. Prevent their untimely death. I've murdered quite a few bunches of herbs in my lifetime , I must confess. With the summer approaching and herb gardens popping up, this is a simple method to preserve their
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Spicy Avocado Toast and Egg
Spicy Avocado Toast. Most mornings, there is a steaming bowl of oatmeal ready to go before my tribe awakes. Other mornings prayers to the toddler gods and hopes for an extra 30 minutes of sleep are unheeded. As I drag myself out of bed I regret the late night. You'd think at this point I should've learned to close the paper back by 9pm. Not a chance , and I suppose no such luck with them sleeping
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To the Tropics Green Tea
To the tropics green tea. I absolutely love pineapples. They are second only to mangoes, to which depending on what I'm making it becomes a very close tie.
Over ice or in a pretty tea cup , this refreshing goodness literally centers you. The sooth with each sip #cleansingspirit. You sure will be minding your business while enjoying a glass or two. The whole pitcher even. You can never have
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Spicy Jalapeno Sauce and Plantains
Spicy Jalapeno Sauce! Served with some sweet ripe plantains. This sauce , made with jalapenos from my humble potted pepper plant is very special to me. That beautiful green, the kick which I absolutely love and not to forget it simplicity.
POTTED JALAPENO PLANT
If you're keeping up with me on instagram you know about "Our" garden. This potted plant was a pleasant surprise considering
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