tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83951741096973269192024-03-13T14:27:40.654-04:00Mommy xoKissyface454http://www.blogger.com/profile/03357467759482933117noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395174109697326919.post-24341031473092154112020-05-15T13:10:00.002-04:002020-05-15T13:10:48.155-04:00Jamaican Rice and Peas <div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lufzX7OAvEnjIWS9bJcTWPDUKc9vmZMwlIkrcCXrt8QTbMsb48ARhAotA1XcFKozSQNFcXBZ8EmSflfOZ2n-sLXklsoDcPEc8vwT-mArh9xNAowCR6ySV2aFd0omSKk3eayquxoJbmA/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lufzX7OAvEnjIWS9bJcTWPDUKc9vmZMwlIkrcCXrt8QTbMsb48ARhAotA1XcFKozSQNFcXBZ8EmSflfOZ2n-sLXklsoDcPEc8vwT-mArh9xNAowCR6ySV2aFd0omSKk3eayquxoJbmA/w480-h640/IMG_6939.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">When I say this post is long overdue, that is not an exaggeration. I've been trying to complete this post for probably a year now, which is so sad, because another post might go up before this one. Maybe even two now that I think about it.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">If ever asked, "who taught you how to make rice and peas?" I'll always say, "I just do what I saw my cousin Jerry did." Jerry would SEASON this life out of his rice and peas and it would always come ou so good! Nothing like I've ever tasted, next to my grandma of course. So this is my rendition of that. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">But I digress...</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">INGREDIENTS</span></h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">2 cups of rice</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">1 can of red kidney beans in coconut milk </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">3 cups of water</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">2 stalks of scallion </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">1/2 stick of butter</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">1 scotch bonnet pepper</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">pimento seeds</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8395174109697326919/2434103147309215411#" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #4a6ee0; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">chicken seasoning</span></a></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">(salt is optional since we're adding the chicken seasoning)</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKZVxGtSN-qVgRdDOCsEDlU4ipQM53fdx4Asg6Nxd0qwXLN9_t4CnqsQHuXjuGQDtPGv9luWRMq9jq7WxP076B3iBgu1FRTI8gsnJoEnQtnoL_0JZj8YlesFq3e48B4z_j1HvolIYoC0/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKZVxGtSN-qVgRdDOCsEDlU4ipQM53fdx4Asg6Nxd0qwXLN9_t4CnqsQHuXjuGQDtPGv9luWRMq9jq7WxP076B3iBgu1FRTI8gsnJoEnQtnoL_0JZj8YlesFq3e48B4z_j1HvolIYoC0/s320/IMG_6926.jpg" /></a></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">METHOD</span></h2><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In a large</span><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8395174109697326919/2434103147309215411#" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #4a6ee0; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> stockpot</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">, add all your ingredients except the rice. </span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">When the water comes to a boil, add your rice, stir with a fork, and lower your stove to medium. We're pretty much following the </span><a class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8395174109697326919/2434103147309215411#" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #4a6ee0; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">white rice recipe</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> I did a while back. Very simple. </span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">When the water is at the level of the rice, reduce heat to low, stir again with a fork, and then cover. </span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Allow your rice to cook, checking on it every 20 min to see if it's cooked all the way through. It roughly takes about 30-45 min to cook all the way through. </span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Serve while hot with your favorite meat.</span></li></ol><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89odR7WdpPq-xtgutqORydLgkDGdJ2leYK4PlpaGbxLPVabefpUxml3AnhGTnr28zNoHgOY33AtuTBgA22Va_3kZGcZLN7e-BkK_tQlDtv0uvcBjCPGyJDhLOm0F0Xn8HolRzuYSTZEA/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89odR7WdpPq-xtgutqORydLgkDGdJ2leYK4PlpaGbxLPVabefpUxml3AnhGTnr28zNoHgOY33AtuTBgA22Va_3kZGcZLN7e-BkK_tQlDtv0uvcBjCPGyJDhLOm0F0Xn8HolRzuYSTZEA/w480-h640/IMG_6921.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><font color="#0e101a"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#0e101a"><br /></font></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">If parts of your rice are undercooked, put a CLEAN plastic bag, or foil paper, over the rice, and cook further. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0-Sn3BQzDymPsitcngUJcvW5dIcbDuN9TeDAwtIL0A3R9KZEeq9sEHNY8-DnizGrRvkehlA3wuu2ZlSNPBW44kORZhIhJZQRZ03siydxXcGfWn46Onz2erWlf247sDGthM3greLZD7M/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0-Sn3BQzDymPsitcngUJcvW5dIcbDuN9TeDAwtIL0A3R9KZEeq9sEHNY8-DnizGrRvkehlA3wuu2ZlSNPBW44kORZhIhJZQRZ03siydxXcGfWn46Onz2erWlf247sDGthM3greLZD7M/w480-h640/IMG_6927.jpg" width="480" /></a> </div><br /><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p></div>
Kissyface454http://www.blogger.com/profile/03357467759482933117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395174109697326919.post-33072276568804164502020-04-20T10:59:00.002-04:002020-04-20T10:59:20.718-04:00Saltfish Fritters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Woke up craving saltfish fritters, so saltfish fritters were made. This is pretty much how my cooking process goes. I only make it, if I feel like making it. And I'm not ashamed of that. Cooking should be enjoyable, not tedious.<br />
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Saltfish</div>
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scallion</div>
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onion</div>
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red bell pepper</div>
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oil<br />
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1. Rinse and boil saltfish. I boiled mine once but you can boil yours twice especially if you're getting yours fresh. You may even want to soak it overnight. </div>
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3. Slowly add water and mix to create a thick batter</div>
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This past Sunday I, (well my alter ego, kissyface454) was invited to Brunch of Creatives to speak on a panel about love, marriage & everything in between. <div>
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The first time I heard about this restaurant was from a girlfriend of mine who was trying to convince me come with her to their "Ladies Night". Me, being of sound mind and body, declined the free drinks, because, KIDS! </div>
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We got to the restaurant around 9pm and were seated promptly. The person who seated us recommended we sit at the round tables instead of a booth so that when the food came, it wouldn't be cluttered. I'm a sucker for family style seating so being at three round tables with six people was a bit awkward and made it difficult to hear each other in conversation without speaking at an elevated tone. Our waitress was very pleasant and was very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered drinks first. I had a Mango-Tini Martini which was very yummy so I of course ordered a second. </div>
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Did you say elbows? Yes! ELBOWS were in my FETTUCCINI! While it may not seem like a major issue, If I'm going to pay $30+ for pasta, it should be exactly what I asked for. We made the waitress aware of what was in my plate and she, as well as the chef, was baffled by it claiming he bought it like that. To make up for it, they comped my meal, my second Mango-Tini Martini, as well as gave the table an additional round of drinks on the house. Awesome! </div>
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Now let's talk about the Restaurant itself, shall we? As I mentioned earlier, this is where Fred and I had our first date. They have two entrances, in the front, and on the side. The side entrance takes you to the back bar, more of a club like setting. When you first walk up to the front entrance, all you smell is raw seafood. Mirrors are everywhere, which is perfect for photo opps. </div>
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With customers drinking all night, the restrooms have heavy traffic flowing in and out, resulting in one of the worst odors I've ever experienced. *SN: I live with three boys* It wasn't busy to the point where there couldn't have been someone monitoring the cleanliness of the restroom every hour, just to ensure that everything was tip top. </div>
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Pumpkin rice is definitely one of the easiest ways to spice up your everyday white rice, side dish. It can be had on it's own or with whatever you're doing for dinner that night. I paired it with baked salmon. Something that I still need to make a post on, but that's for another day.<br />
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This is something I've now made a hand full of times, including for my Mum's surprise birthday dinner. It is a fave of Fred's and was actually requested by him last night. Depending on the size roast you choose, there may or not be left overs after dinner.<br />
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Boneless Chuck Roast<br />
Black Pepper<br />
Paprika<br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Goya-Adobo-Purpose-Seasoning-Ounces/dp/B001TA9MDQ" target="_blank">All Purpose Seasoning</a><br />
Soy Sauce<br />
Scallions<br />
Onions<br />
Thyme<br />
Scotch Bonnet Peppers<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Fish-Meat-Sauce/dp/B001SAO8MW">Fish & Meat Sauce</a><br />
vegetable oil<br />
brown sugar<br />
baby carrots<br />
baby potatoes<br />
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<li>Add carrots and potatoes and cook down for another 20-30 minutes. </li>
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<li>Serve with rice and pease and/or mashed potatoes.</li>
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With over 6 months of planning and almost a year passed, I think we should talk about the dinner party that I planned and hosted for my mom's 50th Birthday.<br />
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Please let it first be known that birthdays are my favorite holiday, shortly followed by Christmas. So planning something extravagant for this milestone was a must!<br />
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We held the party at one of my favorite <a href="https://studio5ten.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/studio-5-ten-events-where-memories-are-created-954-993-1456/" target="_blank">studio spaces</a>. When you walked in, one of the first things you saw, was the bar on the right. Mummy's favorite drink is a Disaronno on the rocks, so that was a definite and I created "The Fab 50" as her custom drink. Which was simply Vodka, Sprite and lime, and there was also Heineken for the lighter drinkers.<br />
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We rented the tables, chairs, dinnerware, glasses, silverware, napkins and linens from <a href="https://www.diamonette.com/">Diamonette Party Rental</a>, bought all the serving bowls and spoons from party city and the food was made by yours truly with the assistance of Fred and my best friend. </div>
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I wanted everyone to sit Family Style! I think it's the perfect way to have a bunch of conversations going at once, no one feels left out of anything, just warmth, and love and FAMILY!<br />
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The cutest thing happened last week. My little monkey graduated from his preschool!! Not only that but with the highest marks in all subject fields! He was a beautiful sight to behold in his golden cap and gown atop his Osh'Kosh button down and suspenders. Me, Fred, his mom, my mom and two of his Aunts were all there in support of this amazing milestone.<br />
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Kyle couldn't be anymore excited to begin going to school with his big brother in August.<br />
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I feel like award season came and went so quickly! This year Aiden went home with two awards. One for Social Studies, and one for Storytelling. An award in which he was the only one to receive. As his teacher announced his name and his accolades, she proceeds to mention that Aiden has an amazing imagination and will one day become an amazing writer.<br />
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<br />Kissyface454http://www.blogger.com/profile/03357467759482933117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395174109697326919.post-77012548246124122572017-06-07T07:52:00.001-04:002017-06-07T07:56:24.446-04:00End of Year Teacher's Gift - Mrs Stephens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's officially the end of another school year and I am always in disbelief at how fast time is flying. Aiden just wrapped up 1st grade and did so well thanks to the guidance of his teacher, Mrs. Stephens.<br />
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Now based on <a href="http://mommyxo.blogspot.com/2016/06/end-of-year-teachers-gift.html" target="_blank">last year's gift for is Kindergarten teacher</a>, you all know that I love being practical and encourage you guys to do the same when it comes to giving gifts to your teachers. This year, we went with a Mastercard Gift Card and a cute note from Aiden.<br />
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With the card, while it seems impersonal, she'll be able to get something that she truly wants and loves.<br />
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Over the weekend my best friend of over a decade came to Florida to spend her birthday with us. On Sunday we had her over for dinner with this ice cream cake for dessert. I found the recipe on this food website that I just conveniently can't find now. But I remember what I did so let's get into it. </div>
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<li>In a food processor, blend 15 oreos with the tablespoon of milk and set it aside. </li>
<li>Working quickly, cut the ice cream sandwiches in quarters and stack them lengthwise around a spring form pan. </li>
<li>Add the processed oreos at the bottom of the pan, pressing it down firmly creating the base and then freeze for an hour. </li>
<li>Remove your ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften for 15 minutes. </li>
<li>Transfer your first ice cream flavour into a small bowl and stir until smooth. Add that to the pan and then proceed with the other flavours. Transfer, smooth, layer. </li>
<li>After you've done all three layers, add the cool whip to the top of the cake and make decorative swirls. </li>
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The Monday before Halloween, Aiden's school hosted their annual Harvest Festival. The kids got to dress up, do crafts, play, listen to stories and carved a pumpkin. The boys had fun but there were a few things that could have been improved if there was more parent involvement. I did my best Harley Quinn face and the boys dressed up as Transformers. The event lasted about 2hrs but they got alot packed into that time. Especially since we were planning on staying in on Halloween, I wanted to boys to enjoy themselves as much as possible in a safe environment.<br />
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Did any of you trick or treat or attend any Harvest Festivals this year?<br />
Mommy, xoKissyface454http://www.blogger.com/profile/03357467759482933117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395174109697326919.post-8447265066096438202016-11-07T22:17:00.000-05:002016-11-07T22:17:17.578-05:00My Mom's Cornmeal Porridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I promised Fred that I would make him porridge for breakfast one day during the week, but I wanted to do t the way that my mom does it, so I kinda got her help on this one but with my own measurements.<br />
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2 cups water<br />
a pinch of salt<br />
a splash of vanilla<br />
a dash of nutmeg<br />
a dash of cinamon<br />
1 cup of cornmeal<br />
2 cups of milk<br />
Condense milk & brown<br />
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<li>Stir for 5-6 minutes to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to medium low and allow to cook for another 15 minutes. </li>
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Serve hot, as you know, and compare to <a href="http://mommyxo.blogspot.com/2015/10/jamaican-cornmeal-porridge.html" target="_blank">my cornmeal porridge</a> and let me know which one you prefer. </div>
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<br />Kissyface454http://www.blogger.com/profile/03357467759482933117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395174109697326919.post-79833080784389875222016-10-24T20:55:00.000-04:002016-10-24T20:55:23.728-04:00Super Easy Jamaican Carrot Juice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another Sunday has passed and we had some more people over for dinner.<br />
We made steak and potatoes, which were amazing to say the least. But I decided that today was the day that I was finally going to use the can of carrot juice that was sitting int he fridge for months. This is definitely NOT for anyone under the legal drinking age in your country. You will taste less carrot and more alcohol lol but it's SO good. You can of course use carrots and puree them, but this is the Super easy cheat code version!<br />
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Curry goat is the one thing that Jamaicans HAVE to have at every major event or gathering. It is possible, that something might be inherently wrong with you, if you don't like curry goat. We're having company over for dinner tonight and curry goat is the one thing that is easy enough yet "special" enough to serve to our guests. <br />
<a name='more'></a>I like to cook 1 pound per adult so I have a little over 5 pounds of meat. 1 pound will be enough for you tonight plus leftovers for lunch or dinner tomorrow. Unlike <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFkfpXXEFQE" target="_blank">curry chicken</a> that you can have with literally anything, curry goat, in my opinion, is best had with white rice, and white rice alone. Also, goat takes two times longer than chicken to cook, so patience is needed throughout this process. ... I kept my stove on med-high the entire time.<br />
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Your goat meat... You'll have to go to your local butcher or meat store for this. </div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Betapac-Curry-Powder/dp/B008I1CMXQ" target="_blank">Curry Powder</a></div>
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Black Pepper</div>
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Paprika</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Goya-Adobo-Purpose-Seasoning-Ounces/dp/B001TA9MDQ" target="_blank">All Purpose Seasoning</a></div>
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Pimento Seeds</div>
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Scallions</div>
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Thyme</div>
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Onion</div>
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*Bell Pepper</div>
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**Scotch Bonnet Pepper</div>
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Potatoes </div>
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Carrots</div>
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Spinners</div>
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The school year is coming to an end and we decided to get a gift for Aiden's teacher. I read a couple of posts about <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1037799/gifts-your-kids-teacher-actually-wants" target="_blank">what teachers ACTUALLY want</a> to receive and the one that stood out most to me was school supplies. This is something that teachers more often than not go out of pocket to purchase year round for their students. And while this may not cover his needs for an entire year, it will help tremendously. In total, everything, costed around $40.00.</div>
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<li>Clip Board</li>
<li>Calculator</li>
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<li>Sticky Notes</li>
<li>Mini Stapler</li>
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<li>Journal - Captain America so he never forgets Aiden lol</li>
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If you decide to get something for your child's teacher, tag me on Instagram <complete id="goog_1515508149">@<a href="http://instagram.com/mommy_xo" target="_blank">mommy_xo</a>! </complete><br />
<complete>Teachers deserve so much appreciation for what they do and provide fro our children, and as little as this may be, once your heart is in it, that's all that counts. </complete><br />
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On Tuesday, March 31st, Aiden had his first award ceremony! He made me SO proud and brought home FIVE awards! Walking into the cafeteria, the students were beginning to march in. Looking out for Aiden, I spotted his teacher, said hi, saw his friends, smiled, but no Aiden. I walked over to Fred wondering if he had seen him, but still no Aiden. After a couple seconds, I looked up on the platform and there he was. In his navy blue H&M blazer, grey pants, grey tie and grey striped shirt from Children's Place, his Chuck Taylor's and a super hero cape alongside four other kids! To say I was surprised would be an understatement. Before the ceremony began, they recited a cute little number about why they were super.<br />
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The ceremony progressed and the awards were handed out, and every time I looked over at Aiden my heart grew ten times bigger. This was my baby, making me proud, my first born, my first TRUE love. The most surprising award that he received was the Principal's award for perfect attendance, since he missed one day of school for <a href="http://mommyxo.blogspot.com/2016/04/our-wedding.html" target="_blank">Our Wedding</a>. But I guess since it was an excused absence it didn't really count.<br />
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As I mentioned in my previous post and also on Instagram a few weeks back, Aiden got invited to attend a STEM school that is near by. He continues to make me so proud and I now see all that discipline and hard work from home, paying off.<br />
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HERE WE COME FIRST GRADE!<br />
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The Thursday before Mother's Day, Aiden's school had their annual Mother's Day Tea. This was my first time attending, and seeing my little sweet face up on stage performing was one of the best feelings in the world. In case you couldn't tell from the video, his class did a rendition of The Temptation's, My Girl. It was the cutest thing ever! </div>
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After the performance there wasn't so much of a "tea" as I was expecting, but more of a Doughnut grab. I'm currently PTA President so if he goes back to this school for 1st grade, I'll definitely try to implement an actual tea like event that still won't cut into class time. </div>
Kissyface454http://www.blogger.com/profile/03357467759482933117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395174109697326919.post-9419773392532972502016-04-28T08:23:00.002-04:002016-08-12T15:48:17.698-04:00Our WeddingIt's now been over two months since we got married and this post is way overdue! We got married on February 18th 2016, on our 5 year anniversary. We went to the main courthouse in West Palm Beach which was over an hour away from us but made for beautiful pictures.<br />
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The reason why we chose to go the courthouse route is because we are saving for our first home together. Which is a part of our 5 year goals. in 2 years, 2018, we should be closing on a house no later than December, and then, in 2021, exactly 5 years from our wedding day, our 10 year dating anniversary, we'll have our vow renewal. Which will be much bigger than our courthouse wedding.<br />
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I had bought my dress the year before online from <a href="http://shopakira.com/">Shop Akira</a>, it is a white leather spaghetti strap dress with a sweetheart laced neckline. My headpiece is <a href="http://irresistibleme.com/">Irresistible Me</a>, and my purse is a replica Chanel 2.55 bag. Fred got his jacket and shirt from <a href="http://macys.com/">Macy's</a>. Aiden Kyle wore blue blazers as my something blue, from <a href="http://hm.com/">H & M</a>. My bouquet and the three boutineers were from <a href="http://afloral.com/">A Floral</a>, and because they are faux flowers, are displayed on my vanity. After the ceremony we went to our favorite Italian restaurant, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi3w6iAqbHMAhXIeSYKHT8uDMEQFggeMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maggianos.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNFoge2qX7Z1mvmx9WcWjrxDhD9AiA&sig2=7JuDnGjIWs0neSlF0KBjXQ" target="_blank">Maggiano's Little Italy</a>, and had an amazing meal with a bottle of wine. The manager noticed that we were celebrating and sent out a huge dessert tray for us on the house. It was the most perfect day. I think I covered all the details, so now, pictures! </div>
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For Valentine's Day Aiden usually sends a Valentine for each of his friends in his class. This year I decided to add a cute heart shaped crayon with each card. I was tagged in a picture on Facebook, and that's where I got the idea from. Now if you google how to make these, the majority of the tutorials require that you have heart shape molds. I didn't have any and was too excited to wait and go get some. So what I did instead was take an old cookie sheet, (which is now dedicated to crafts; If you want you can lay aluminum foil on the bottom of the pan but it probably wont come out as smooth), and my heart shaped cookie cutter. It was super easy and all it really takes is time. </div>
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<li><b>Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool for 15 minutes.</b></li>
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<li><b>Add a small tag or a coloring page to let the kids know that it's a crayon and not a cookie or candy lol. </b></li>
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For Aiden's 6th birthday we decided to not have a party. Aiden didn't know how to react at first but we definitely made it memorable. Cake was something we HAD to have and WWE is his current obsession so decorating his room was the next genius idea. It's really the little things that gets Aiden excited so just being able to wear his "Birthday Boy" button to school was everything!<br />
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The next day we went to another little boy's birthday party and then dinner at Friday's that evening. I wanted the staff to sing happy birthday for him but our waitress said they don't that anymore. I was beyond surprised but Aiden didn't know so he didn't care. The night ended with vanilla ice-cream and chocolate cookies.<br />
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On the 24th, we spent the day shopping but completely forgot to record any of it. Aiden had fun and had cake all week.<br />
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Kissyface454http://www.blogger.com/profile/03357467759482933117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395174109697326919.post-61238494099638159612016-01-21T11:48:00.000-05:002016-09-15T20:52:34.736-04:00Breakfast Casserole <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the weekend I hosted my second brunch. There were four of us in total so I din't go over board with the food. I had guava pastries, fruits, mini chicken and waffles and a breakfast casserole. The mini waffles didn't at all come out how I pictured in my head but I LOVED the casserole. I found the recipe on Pintrest and the next time I do this I'll definitely tweak it a bit. </div>
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<b><u>INGREDIENTS</u></b></div>
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1 lb breakfast sausage (I did turkey)</div>
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5 slices of bread (cubed)</div>
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8 eggs</div>
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2 cups shredded cheese </div>
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1/2 tsp salt</div>
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2 cups milk</div>
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1. Brown sausage. Drain and layer at the bottom of pan.</div>
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2. Place cubed bread on top of sausage.</div>
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3. Layer with 1 cup of cheese.</div>
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4. Blend eggs, milk & salt. Pour over cheese.</div>
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5. Spread 2nd cup of cheese on top.</div>
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6. Refrigerate overnight.</div>
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7. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. </div>
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Next time I make this I'm gonna add green peppers, onions and maybe tomatoes. Hope you enjoy this as much as we did. </div>
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