There are few things more satisfying than a hearty meal of Filipino Adobo. What’s there not to love about this pot of of salty and every so slightly tangy, tender, juicy bits of meat and root vegetables? The one thing about living in the UAE is being able to meet with people from all over…
Beat Flu Silly Chicken Soup
As you can imagine, being based in the Arab world, we are smack dab in the intense desert heat. We are talking temperatures ranging from 115-122F (41-50C). Yes you read right. Of course, people often overcompensate by having icy cold buildings and malls. It was the yo-yoing in temperature that struck the steward with a…
More Jamaican Comfort Food: Oxtail & Bean Stew
Oxtail is cooked frequently in the Jamaican home. Traditionally braised on a coal stove for long hours on low heat, the otherwise tough parts in the cow’s tail soften up into a lovely gelatinous consistency that makes you want to lick your fingers. Jamaican Oxtail Stew is a favourite of The Chef (as noted in…
