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Jamaican Curry Chicken

Curry chicken is one of the easiest meals to prepare once you have assembled all the ingredients. Remember, not all curry are alike, so to be sure you get an authentic flavor use Jamaican Curry. My favorite is Grace Mild Jamaican Curry Powder available online or at any West Indian Store. I’m a born and bred [...] Read more »

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Mock Snapper Turtle Soup

Snapper Turtle Soup has been a longstanding favorite in my family – it is a rich and hearty soup that is perfect for a chilly winter day.  When I was really young, one of my fondest memories was having Snapper Soup at Schaefer’s Canal House in Chesapeake City, Maryland.  Barges and ships would slide silently [...] Read more »

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Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Bisque

Having a rainy weekend with slightly cooler temps was a great excuse to try out some fabulous fall recipes.  Although the weather in Florida does not reflect “autumn” as many of us know it, the markets certainly do.  Squash (squashes??) abounds with their wild patterns and funky rinds that hold delicious treats inside. I had [...] Read more »

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Tomato and Crab Soup

Being back in Florida means that I am having a tough time getting back into the swing of things from a seasonal standpoint.  My brain says:  I want soup!  Soup season is here but the air conditioning is humming away and today, we were over 90 degrees. I have to balance the Florida weather with [...] Read more »