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Trinidadian Curry Chicken

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  When I was 7, my parents moved our family to Haiti for a couple years.  My dad worked for the World Team child sponsorship program.  I loved every min of being there.  It is by far my favorite childhood memory.  I still love the Caribbean and every time I go to that area I feel like Im going home.  I love the music, the energy, the people, and of course the food.  There was a lady named Madame Teelom that worked for my family while we were there.  She did a lot of the cooking and cleaning to help my mom…. Read More

Ultimate Crab Cakes with Cajun Cream Sauce

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Debbie is a crab person, me not so much.  I will even go so far as to avoid the crab dip at a party or wherever.  Its not my thing.  However, a while ago I went to my girlfriend, Jenn’s, work presentation at the Pan Pacific (a posh hotel in Vancouver, for those of you who dont know) and they had waiters serving plates of Appys, one of which was Crab Cakes.  They looked so good, so I gave one a try and holy muther were they good!  I have no idea how many I ate, but it was lots!… Read More

One Night in Bangkok Thai Red Curry with Chicken and Veggies

One Night in Bangkok Thai Red Curry with Chicken & Veggies

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Healthy and authentic Thai red curry chicken thats so easy to make if you just know one little trick. This version also has a ton of veggies. I love love Thai food!  Especially the Curry.  And the Pad Thai.  And the Spring Rolls.  You get the picture… I went to Thailand in 2010 for a few weeks and I was in food heaven!  Even the non-Thai food was amazing.  Fresh pasta and wood fire pizza ovens at the Italian restaurants and the Indian was so good too.  But the Thai was by far my favorite! Especially this one place just… Read More

Espresso Martini Recipe with Baileys

The Ultimate Espresso Martini Recipe

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This espresso martini recipe is strong, smooth, creamy, richly bitter and slightly sweet.  It’s made with espresso vodka, baileys and a shot of strong espresso. It will be the best pick-me-up cocktail you have ever had!  The perfect after dinner drink! Debbie and I have tried many versions of this cocktail at restaurants, but this recipe is still the best.  Don’t believe us?  Give it a try.  I’m willing to bet you agree unless you like your cocktails super sweet.  Every now and then, we all need a pick-me-up.  Whenever that lift you need comes in drink form, it should… Read More

Savory Infused Vodka

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Vodka is our drink of choice.  Hands down.  A liquor cabinet staple in both of our homes.  I love a dirty vodka martini here and there and beyond that, vodka just goes with every kind of juice and even tastes great with a splash of water and lime juice. So anyways, Debbie and I were talking one day about what we could do with vodka to make a different drink to try.  We threw around a few ideas and then one of us had the idea to make our own infused vodka.  After a little back and forth, we decided to try some… Read More

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