Prep Time: 15 minutes. Cook Time: 45 minutes. Total Time: 60 minutes. Have I mentioned before how much I love spicy foods? Curry is one of my favorites and the base of this dish, coconut milk, is something we have an abundance of here in the Virgin Islands. I start the rice first. Then while… Continue reading Caribbean Chickpea Curry
Every January millions of us set the resolution to lose weight. Whatever the reason, we begin our journey eager to find the secret to dropping weight fast and easy. In the past, I have been guilty of this spending unnecessary dollars on diet pills and weight loss plans that promised to "lose up to 19 pounds… Continue reading The Secret to Losing Weight and Keeping it Off in 2018
Good Day Y'all! Who doesn't love tacos? I know I do, but, if you don't eat meat, sometimes the options are limited. This recipe is great because its a new twist on a vegetarian taco and can be made a variety of ways. Since I am staying with a friend who prefers to eat vegan,… Continue reading Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
Good Day Y'all! I am hearing news of good progress on St Thomas, and I simply cannot wait to get back this week! Since I posted a lot of recipes last week, this post is focusing more on nutrition education and today's topic is Whole Grains! The benefits to eating whole grains are numerous. In… Continue reading Why You Should Eat More Whole Grains
Like many individuals, I chose to come home for a couple months after the hurricanes in the Caribbean devastated the Virgin Islands. I have been using this time to visit and catch up with old friends. This week I am visiting friends in South Carolina. To pay for my room and board, I have been… Continue reading Honey Garlic Shrimp
Good Day Y'all! On September 6th, 2017, Hurricane Irma devastated the islands of St Thomas and St John when it hit as a Category 5 storm. Two weeks later, Maria showed her wrath on St Croix, leaving all three islands desolate and isolated with limited resources and no electricity. As the islands struggle to recover,… Continue reading 5 Tips to Keep Your Diabetes Under Control
