Tag Archives: Olive oil

A Step out of the Oridinary: Mango Sauce

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Delicious I have to say mangoes are one of my favorite fruits and for that reason I decided to cook with a few. I realized after preparing the meal that I could have added red bell peppers for color, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Crossing cultures, Cuisines, Jamaica, Jamaican Fruits, Mangoes, Recipe | Tagged Creative cooking, Fried chicken, Jamaican Fruits, mango sauce, Olive oil, Plating, Spices | 2 Comments

A Step out of the Oridinary: Chinese-Jamaican

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Crossing Cultures As a returning resident, I wanted to try a little something different from the traditional Jamaican cuisine. I must say, not just me, but I believe a lot of Jamaicans’ palettes are changing. They achingly desire foods that … Continue reading →

Posted in Crossing cultures, Cuisines, Culture, Healthy Eating, Jamaica, Recipe, Returning resident | Tagged Chinese cuisine, Cook, cornmeal porridge, Honey garlic chicken, Jamaica, Jamaican cuisine, Olive oil, Rice and peas | 3 Comments

Rasta Girl Delight: Number Two

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Fried Plantains I fried two ripe plantains in olive oil today. I could have baked the plantains instead, but I love them fried, because the sugars in the plantains caramelize and the result…sweet and gooey. Plantains play a big role in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Healthy Eating, Jamaica, Jamaican Fruits, Photos | Tagged caramelize, fried plantains, Jamaica, Jamaican Fruits, Olive oil, photography, sugars, travel, vacation | 5 Comments

Home Away from Home: Cooking with a Twist

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

As a cultured woman, I love to eat my homeland food even when I’m abroad…but the thing is my palette doesn’t necessarily want the same old boring taste. So my husband, Jeff, and I love to do what we call … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Jamaica, Recipe | Tagged Callaloo, Cooking, Fruit and Vegetable, Gungo peas, Jamaica, Olive oil, pork, Pumpkin and Squash, Pumpkin seeds | Leave a comment

Organic Gungo Pea Hummus with Scotch Bonnet Paste

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Organic Gungo Pea Hummus Ingredients: 2 Cups gungo peas 5 Garlic cloves 1 Large scallion 8-10 Pimento berries 2 Pinches of salt 2 Pinches all-purpose seasoning 2 Tablespoons olive oil ¼ Cup water from cooked peas Preparation: Add water, peas, … Continue reading →