In Trinidad there’s a maker of sweets but I think he should be called a master of sweets. Uncle Sonah is his name, that’s what everyone calls him, even me. So when I wanted to make Trinidad’s version of Gulab Jamun for the first time, he’s the man I called […]
Hot Cross Buns are synonymous with my childhood memories of Easter. These fruit speckled spiced buns were a Good Friday staple at my house. My mother would purchase a dozen on the day, never before Good Friday, never after, and they were supposed to last us through Easter Sunday. Three […]
My Carrot Ginger Rice is super simple to make and packs big flavour. This one has been served as a side dish for many of my festive meals because there’s something about ginger that makes me think of the holidays. Perhaps it’s the smell, or the taste, that reminds me […]
Pumpkin Biscuits are definitely a fall favourite but as long as you have some pumpkin purée on hand, you can make these any time of the year. Now I’ve made my share of biscuits, Yep…I’m a biscuit lover and not ashamed to say it and I’m always looking for any […]
Chimichurri is a word I like saying out loud. It sounds fun and zesty and I feel it would be totally okay to yell “Chimichurri!” at the top of your lungs during a party, no…a Fiesta! Am I right or am I right? Yeah? No? Okay… What’s Chimichurri? It’s Argentina’s […]
I’ve cooked a lot of Ribs. A lot. I’ve charcoal grilled them, smoked them, braised them, spiced them and sauced them. I’ve sandwiched them (made my version of a RibWich), pasta-fied them, and I’ve even stewed them. Yep…I’ve definitely cooked a lot of Ribs. There’s this one time I was […]
Arepas are corn based, gluten free bread. Round and unleavened, I’d describe an arepa as a corn flat bread or pocket. There’s alot of speculation on where the first arepa originated but it’s a pre Columbian dish that can be found in parts of Central and South America. Venezuela and […]
Do you like Meatballs ? I do. I can tell ya’ why too. They’re yummy They’re easy to make They can feed a crowd They can get saucy…they pair perfectly with Sauces and Gravies They’re pretty good on their own too They’ve got great texture They can be eaten any […]
Ever wondered what’s the Difference Between Regular, Sweet, Hot and Smoked Paprika?
Well, I’m here to help!
Easy Answer: The peppers used to create the spice is what makes the main difference. Regular Paprika labeled as simply “Paprika” is quite mild in flavour, slightly fruity, slightly earthy and slightly bitter. Most recipes that list Paprika as an ingredient usually refer to Regular Paprika.
Do you remember Brazil winning the world cup in 2002? I do. Ronaldo was the star player at the time, scoring two winning goals against Germany in the finals. It was the perfect comeback after suffering a 1998 loss to France and it was the perfect moment in time for […]