Boozy Jamaican coffee is best served hot, and contains rum, spices and is topped with an even spicier whipped cream will kickstart any day.

Plantain-crusted red snapper is a crunchy way to enjoy this flavorful fish, and topped with tomatillo salsa and made into tacos for the perfect anytime meal.

Hello, Sunday. It was such a nice, relaxing week that culminated in a great weekend with mom, who came to town for my birthday. Though it was slightly warmer that I would have liked, that’s what I get for having been born in August.  Friday we…

My favorite vanilla birthday cake from the Hummingbird Bakery with a rich chocolate frosting from Ina is the best and tastiest way to celebrate a new year.

Hello, Sunday. After Friday’s feast, I spent much of the rest of the weekend in the ‘burbs, first house sitting with Kettle Corn, then checking out Apple Crisp’s new digs on my way back into the city.  I have to say that it was really…

Last night signaled the end of an era. When I first moved to the city eight years ago, I was somehow lucky enough to immediately secure a tight group of girlfriends.  Apple Crisp and I were besties from college, as were Vert and Frites. All…

  Happy Almost Birthday to me!  I’m going to celebrate with myself and this Mom’s broiled chicken. If you’ve been following along the past two years, you know that I always give myself a two week break from the map to share and dig into…