More Than Chicken

The islands, and Jamaica in particular, bring their vibrant kaleidoscope of life to the table and have made their cuisine a celebration.  One of their creations, jerk sauce, is of such flavorful exuberance to have gained acclaim far beyond the Caribbean.  Most commonly, jerk sauce enhances chicken, but it works magic for all manner of…

In the South, Maybe the Far South

About forty years ago, a recipe appeared in Southern Living magazine, and it soon took the region, then the country, by acclaim.  Thus, Hummingbird Cake was introduced to the culinary world.   One bite of the lusciously moist cake is enough for many to proclaim it the best cake ever.  Easy to understand why, what,…

All the Senses

Certainly, Jerk Chicken captivates every one of them.  Scent is the first to be engaged, especially when grilling.  In Jamaica it isn’t “real” jerk unless pimento wood (the tree that produces allspice) smoke caresses everything, kissing it with an element that evokes the marinade.  The taste is unmistakable. Fortunately, we who are far from those…