Char Siu Pork is a tried and true family favorite. Every time we would visit family in Toronto we would eat our way through the vacation, first by having DimSum (Chinese Breakfast) and second to eat at as many Chinese restaurants as possible. Seriously Toronto (Markham specifically) has the best Chinese food! Top two must…
Red Stripe Beer – Cheese Dip
Red Strip Beer is Jamaica’s most famous Brew. We had a craving for a melted cheese platter night, so we decided to make a beer cheese dip using Red Stripe. The sauce is creamy and has a rich bold flavor, and quite easy to make. Here’s How: 2tbsp butter3 tbs flour1 cup of milk8 oz…
Escoveitched Shrimp – Likkle Shrimp – Big Flava
Escoveitched Shrimp is a big hit with my family. On many holidays we would make this dish and most of times the shrimp would not make it to the table. This is a twist on the Jamaican favorite Escoveitched Fish or “Fry Fish”. Traditionally it is served with Festival (a fried dumpling) and Bammy (a…
A Day in Portofino, Italy – The view, the Bellinis, the Lunch – La Dolce Vita
Our summer trip this year found us docked off shore at our first port of call and my favorite, Portofino. We tendered to the charming dock from the Oceania – Sirena. I was instantly in love with the beauty of the quaint seaside town. We maneuvered into the port passing many large mega yachts and…