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Archives for 2008 June
Spicy Seared Scallops W/ Mango & Cilantro Relish
Spicy Seared Scallops W/ Mango & Cilantro Relish
Thursday, June 26th, 2008

It makes me glad when I can keep a promise. Because so much of my time is taken up being a creative artist and not a conformist, it becomes difficult for me to be bound by a schedule. I don’t fear commitment, ever, but I’d rather go with the flow.

Unless that scheduled commitment involves [...]

Awards, Contest Winners & Icecream
Awards, Contest Winners & Icecream
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Living in Atlanta shouldn’t be as difficult as I’m experiencing. I don’t hardly get out enough. With all the food choices found in Class A resto’s lacing this southern city, you’d think I’d go out and have some. At least to meet people other than the 3 culprits I spend 80% of my life with [...]

Malta Drink Is Way Sweet, But So Is Writing/Blogging!
Malta Drink Is Way Sweet, But So Is Writing/Blogging!
Thursday, June 19th, 2008

I’m having a good week. For the most part, anyway.
I was up until 5 this morning, tossing and turning, thinking about what I’d get into today since my photographer is in DC (thus, no food shots for cookbook this month), I’ve turned in all my writing assignments for the week, cooked an extravagant Father’s Day [...]

Part II of Culinary Festival in Trinidad/Tobago & Another Contest...
Part II of Culinary Festival in Trinidad/Tobago & Another Contest…
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Previously, I shared how I was teased with coconut macaroons everyday at bedside. How I went swimming in a blue grotto (or was that in my travel blog?) and how I simply ate way too much.

One of the sweeter excursions of the whole 4 day tour was visiting Carmel Valley Estate. This guy here is [...]

Sunbelt Food Magazine
Sunbelt Food Magazine
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Feature about my blog and hot Latin cuisine, including Emeril Green appearance.
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Orange Ginger Chicken & Winners of Trini Contest
Orange Ginger Chicken & Winners of Trini Contest
Saturday, June 7th, 2008

I’ve been in bed for two days. A remarkable occurrence for me, the one that’s always on the go and finds little time to sleep.

I think I’m falling into a depressed state of being. Missing my family, friends, my ex. I haven’t been on stage in months (singing that is). Not to mention cooking for [...]

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You Say You Are, A Supa Star...Emeril Green Airing Recap
Spicy Seared Scallops W/ Mango & Cilantro Relish
Malta Drink Is Way Sweet, But So Is Writing/Blogging!
Orange Ginger Chicken & Winners of Trini Contest
It Really Happened, I Cooked With Emeril!
Garlic Hummus Heals
I LOVE THE BIG APPLE...In The Spirit of Sustainability.
Traveling Again, Happy Easter and Red Snapper...
A Lesson in Pressure Cooking & Some Food Too!
Tostones, Maduros, Platano Y Other Things...
The Best Fried, Anything!
A Midnight Snack Better Than S.E....
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B Mi nombre es Brenda. My friends call me B. And Bren is my stage and pen-name. I’m a single gal living alone in Atlanta for the time being. I’m a soulful chick. I have a passion for all things food. I sing and song-write on the side, but cooking is what pays my bills! I like to say I’m a pretty darn cook! I was raised in a very traditional Latin home, which meant everything happened(s) in the kitchen, literally! story-telling, crying, partying, fighting...oh yeah and cooking!

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Saffron

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We all know this spice. Coined as the most expensive spice in the world, we love to cook with this tiny little thread. It is mainstay in any Latin kitchen. Used for rich yellow/reddish coloring and a smoky flavor, we primarily use it in our yellow rices and some meat dishes. Though saffrons pocket pinching pricetag, a fine, high-grade batch of threads will yield enough color and flavor to last a long time. If you don’t have saffron dollars, a great substitute is either annatto or achiote, both coloring agents with similar properties. My fave dish to use saffron in, “arroz con pollo”! I’ll soon post on how to use it with some recipes. Enjoy!

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Caramelo (karah-melo)

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Caramelo is candy! It is also used for caramel as in caramelizing sugar. "A mi me gusto mucho el caramelo de chocolate!" : I really like chocolate candy!
Style Paella & Pa'el

Another Chloe masterpiece. Great for traveling all over the world!

Chloe $1,675–yeah, I know.

For men at Urban Outfitters, but I must own for Memememe!


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