The television weather reporters are all reporting frigid temperatures for the next few days. This is the perfect time for Crockpot Tropical Coconut Red Beans and Rice to warm the body after a long day at work or school. Prepare the dish in the morning...
One of the most enjoyable treats in Thailand is a fresh fruit smoothie, which is inexpensive, vegan, made with fresh fruit and a great way to cool down in the strong tropical heat. These smoothies contain salt, which sounds a bit odd at first, but ...
As I sat in a local restaurant in Cartagena, Colombia - one of the lovely beaches considered a part of the tropics on the North coast of this beautiful and often misunderstood country - I pondered, and wondered, and thought. Yes, wine does that to me...
It may not have its origins in Bali, but coconut and other dairy free, fruit shakes are popular in Bali and a great way to beat the tropical heat. This recipe is for four servings, and it is quite filling – being made from coconut milk. cup (can) ...
Since it is pumpkin season in North America, I thought I would write a seasonal recipe, but with a tropical twist since I live near the equator now. The addition of plantain banana adds a sweet, unexpected surprise to the savoury flavours of this masala...
The trees which were normally colored green and otherwise dull looking surprised us sometime in early September. By now, we already know that they were rambutan trees (Nephelium lappaceum) and that their season started on the same month. It was an amazing...
A very simple recipe for a delicious, tropical rice pudding infused with coconut and lime. Kaffir lime leaves have a beautiful, fragrant flavour and can be found at most East Asian grocers. If you have a hard time finding the leaves, this recipe will...
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