Global Table Adventure | 2012 November

Recipe: Caribbean Pumpkin & Coconut Cream Bisque

November 30, 2012 By Sasha Martin 15 Comments

I know three things for sure: this Caribbean soup cannot wipe out old college debt, or go gift shopping for us... or even stop that dog from barking a few houses over (unless that particular dog likes soup?). That being said, I have personal proof that this soup can help you bring love into the kitchen and give your family just a little escape from the ordinary. As you whip it up, the house will fill with the scent of pumpkin, ginger and coconut cream - that's when it'll start. Your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free Adaptable, North America, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Soups, Vegan, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian

Recipe: Caribbean Black Cake

November 29, 2012 By Sasha Martin 10 Comments

Sometimes I think the holidays would go a lot smoother if everyone was handed a shot of rum and a slice of cake. How could conversation not go smoothly after that? Turns out, that's what they do in the Caribbean... with great success. Black cake is a cousin to the British Plum Pudding and is made with an expensive array of dried fruits, like cherries, raisins, and prunes and topped off with a bit of nutty crunch (almonds for me). Before baking - sometimes for months - the fruit soaks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fruit, International Recipes, North America, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sweets, Technique Thursday, Vegetarian

Menu: Saint Vincent & the Grenadines ($400+ Giveaway)

November 28, 2012 By Sasha Martin 5 Comments

We've hit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on our Adventure to eat the world. Consider this my way to sneak the holidays to you, Caribbean-style. This menu is for those days when you wish you still felt like pumpkin pie, but you've eaten three pies too many....and coconut pumpkin soup seems like the only logical answer. It's for when you are ready to dive into a traditional boozy cake, but without the scary pieces of giant neon fruit that you find in the preboxed variety. In sum, this is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Menu Wednesday, North America, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

About the food of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

November 27, 2012 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

Let's meet up in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Really. Wouldn't it be great to carve out a sweet little spot for ourselves. A place where time can stop for a while? I love that, now that we've hit a cold snap here in Tulsa, our minds have been cruising through the "Saint" countries - all of which nestle cozy and warm in the balmy Caribbean seas. We've done two already and this week we continue to the 11-mile long, 6.8 miles wide "main island" called Saint Vincent and about a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Travel Tuesday

Monday Meal Review: Saint Lucia

November 26, 2012 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

"I don't like nutmeg," a willowy, blond girl of about ten whined. Her mother looked reproachfully at her. "Have you ever tried it?" I asked with what I hoped was an encouraging smile. "No," she quietly replied, eyes downcast. She stood with one hip turned away from me, as if my slightest move would send her scampering away. "Well, here, smell it," I said as I picked up the whole nutmeg and passed it to her. "Isn't it amazing?" The nut was about one inch in diameter and was round … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Monday Meal Review, North America, Saint Lucia

Recipe: Cocoa Tea

November 23, 2012 By Sasha Martin 21 Comments

When I told Ava that the fine people of Saint Lucia like to wake up in the morning and drink Cocoa Tea, she squinted her eyes, titled her head, and said "what mama?" "It's like hot cocoa," I smiled, "but richer, and seasoned with cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg." Her eyes instantly popped open in recognition and the corners of her lips curled impishly. I showed her my mound of chocolate chips and added that in Saint Lucia they use cocoa sticks and balls to make their Cocoa Tea, but we'd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol-Free, Breakfast, Christmas, Fun Friday, Hot, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, North America, Potluck Friendly, Saint Lucia, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian

Recipe: Caribbean Fry Bakes

November 22, 2012 By Sasha Martin 11 Comments

This week I've completely given up: - shooing the cat off our bed - working so hard, I can't see straight. - being in a hurry - doing the laundry - eating boxed cereal Instead, I'm now: - snuggling my cat - not-so-accidentally forgetting my phone at home - dancing with my daughter with the curtains wide open - playing board games with family - gobbling up bakes Thanksgiving week is a time for a little closer look at what matters. It's about family, not work. It's about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast, Carbs, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, North America, Saint Lucia, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Menu: Saint Lucia (w/ Giveaway)

November 21, 2012 By Sasha Martin 28 Comments

When Thanksgiving meal preparations take over the household, I like to do little things to make the rest of the week's meals feel fun. With that in mind, I put together two festive, but relatively quick treats to make the ordinary extraordinary. After all, why can't every day be Thanksgiving? The theme for both is breakfast, Saint Lucia-style. Caribbean Bakes [Recipe] If your family likes doughnuts and biscuits, these fried discs of soft, doughy goodness will certainly be a big hit. Serve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Menu Wednesday, North America, Saint Lucia