Category Archives: Snacks

Chai tea ☕

I was introduced to chai tea in Michigan, while living in the United States. I was very sick with a cold in the middle of a long cold snowy winter and a dear friend bought me a soy chai latte from a coffee shop, when I lost my voice. My next taste of chai wouldContinue reading “Chai tea ☕”

Pound Cake

Called a plain cake in the Caribbean, this was my first attempt at baking a cake as a child. I started using a loaf pan for this cake when I moved to Virginia. My grandma loved me to make this cake for her to offer friends when they visit. Last time I made this forContinue reading “Pound Cake”

Pork rice paper rolls, fried

Discovered rice paper in Australia. Asian food goes beyond take out here. Such a malleable ingredient, I decided to try making something with it at home for the first time. Ingredients 500g pork mince 3 green onions diced Diced or mince ginger to taste 4 cloves of minced garlic diced small brown onion Soy sauceContinue reading “Pork rice paper rolls, fried”

Vegan Lentil Rice🌱

This is a side I make to go with lamb or goat stews. My Aussie family aren’t fans of lentils, but they like this. It’s a great way to use up left over rice and is a meal on its own if you don’t eat meat. Ingredients 2 cups cold cooked basmati rice 2 carrots,Continue reading “Vegan Lentil Rice🌱”

Bread Pudding

A childhood treat. I loved bread pudding growing up. As a child I had no idea it was made with stale bread. In the Caribbean you would buy bread pudding from the bakery, mom never made this at home. I forgot about bread pudding while living in the United States; I’m assuming that’s not somethingContinue reading “Bread Pudding”

Mushroom Gravy Pasta

Pasta is one of the most versatile ingredient in the pantry. It’s usually part of the weekly shopping and meal plan. But usually in a tomato sauce. For some cultures pasta is the main event, this recipe is a side dish. This side goes well with lamb or beef. This is a gravy sauce mixedContinue reading “Mushroom Gravy Pasta”

Cabbage

Cabbage is one of they most versatile vegetables. It can be served Hot or cold; it’s affordable, plentiful and delicious. I can’t find a place or culture in the world where it is not in full use. When planning meals, part of the difficulties of planning is finding side dishes that you haven’t already hadContinue reading “Cabbage”