RECIPES, Valentine's Day

The Essence of Chocolate – Homemade Chocolate Liqueur

Well Valentine’s Day is vastly approaching and I came across this potent recipe; in The Essence of Chocolate in the section of Cook the Book, for a chocolate liqueur that is so potent it can be served on its own, topped with whipped cream and cocoa nibs.  It can also be used in place of …

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Chicken and Dungu (Chicken and Chinese Mushrooms)

This past weekend my parents were visiting from Miami for business and pleasure.  While they were here I wanted to make one of my Mom’s favorite dishes, Chicken and Dungu.  This was a staple meal that my grandmother made all the time while my mom, uncle and aunt were growing up.  Being Chinese-Jamaican my grandmother …