One of my favorite fruits to grow at my family home in South Florida are pineapples. Every. Single. Time. I eat a pineapple, I put the top in the the ground and begin the process of growing a new pineapple. Yes, it's true. It typically takes 1 1/2-2 years before I get a pineapple fromContinue reading "Harvest Your Homegrown Pineapples"
Papaya Smoothie
This papaya smoothie is a bit of tropical heaven. Papaya have grown in my homes in Houston, New Orleans and South Florida. Once ripe they are easy to peel, and they make a great addition to a fruit salad or juice. They can even be added to meats when green as a tenderizer. The treeContinue reading "Papaya Smoothie"
Moringa Tea
I'm not a coffee drinker, so I typically rely on a hot cup of tea in the morning to get me going. My mother always used herbal teas, like mint. I am not a big fan of mint, but like fresh tea. My mother introduced me to moringa tea a few years ago and toldContinue reading "Moringa Tea"
Rice & Peas
This recipe for brown rice and peas uses coconut milk which makes it very creamy and delicious. I usually make a pot of this rice during the weekend and it serves as a side dish for many meals during the week.