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Beach Retreats and Good Eats
Our recent trip to Vieques, which is an island off Puerto Rico, was just what was in order after an intense and grueling few months. The few days that we spent on the island were full of sun drenched hours laying on the pristine and untouched beaches, gazing at multicolored sunsets, devouring Latin flared Caribbean cuisine, becoming entranced by the bioluminescent bay, and of course indulging in a few cocktails. The food on the island was simple, fresh, and delicious. Many of our meals were enjoyed with the sand between our toes and we had the opportunity to enjoy fresh caught local fish, ceviches, the best rice and beans and sweet plantains I had ever had, and even a Caribbean curry! My fading tan is a reminder that it is time to get back to reality and brace myself for the cold…but I can still imagine the Caribbean heat tickling my face.
(Above photo "The Best" rice and beans and sweet plantains along side some conch ceviche)
Read moreHappy Holidays!
Hi there friend of the radish...thank you for checking for recent updates. We are taking a break and heading down to Vieques for a few days for some research on Latin Caribbean cuisine and some much needed R and R! Check back soon for some inspired dishes and photos!
If your worried about Henry don't be, he will be off on his own vacation to a farm in the Catskills! Just what a spoiled little city boy needs!
Happy Holidays and Have a Happy and a Healthy New Year!
All pies made by Betty! (Apple pie with cheddar cheese crust, pumpkin, and pecan!)
My Little Indiscretions....
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Curry and Kebab
So I will admit, it is not easy to be virtuous and cook dinner every night. With a hectic schedule, long study sessions paired with exhaustion and sometimes laziness, I fall victim to ordering delivery or picking up take-out quite a few times. Whenever I do get delivery, which is usually once if not twice a week, I always try to throw together a salad and make the best decisions possible. When I order from my local pizza place, which also happens to be all-natural, vegetarian/vegan, and kosher! I opt for whole wheat pasta and whole wheat pizza loaded with veggies. Roast chicken is always my go to “fast food” and usually provides plenty of leftovers. Lets face it, it's hard being a guiltless cook all the time, and sometimes it’s nice to get out of the kitchen.
It's Gumbo Time Y'all
For my spin on the traditional Creole dish gumbo, I concocted a roux made with whole wheat flour and canola oil rather than white flour and butter. A roux is used as a base to thicken sauces and stews and is composed of a fat and flour.
Read moreEverything but the.... Tuna Melt
Kitchen sink tuna melt on sprouted grain and seed english muffin, low sodium pickle, and Yerba Matte Tea
For my tuna salad, I usually throw in whatever I can find, sans mayo. Today I had celery, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, pickled jalapeño, and mustard. I topped it off with some sliced avocado, melted some shredded cheddar and jack cheese under the broiler and I was in business. Most importantly, I used Italian tonno canned in olive oil (which I drained before adding)…it is exceptional quality and really elevates a simple sandwich into something special.
Pop It Lock It
Popping off the birthday celebrations in style with my all time favorite Russ and Daughters, courtesy of a very special radish head
Egg Mcmuff Muff
Sprouted Grain and Seed English Muffin, Williamsburg Mayo, Egg Over Medium with Cabot Clothbound Cheddar and Chili Flakes
Soup's On
Wakey Wakey
Mixed berry and banana smoothie with fat free plain yogurt, almond butter, chia seeds, and a splash of OJ with Ezekiel sprouted grain and seed english muffin, Williamsburg Mayo, finished with sea salt.