Sooo it's been a minute right? How've you been? Since my last post two of my sisters graduated - one's a doctor now! - and so did my youngest brother. I was afraid the GDPR army was going to come looking for me so I shelved blog post ideas to figure out how to make a fancy new privacy policy. Most ...
Read More about Crab Season
From the Blog
Dale’s Mango Tree
One of my favourite books as a girl was Dale's Mango Tree. Right now, as I'm trying to explain to you why I loved it so much, all sorts of words and emotions are tumbling over themselves inside me. Where to begin! I had my mum read it to me scores of times, and then when I was old enough I'd read it ...
Read More about Dale’s Mango Tree
Model Bakery Bahamas
Last week one of my little girl dreams came true: I went behind-the-scenes at a bakery in its early morning hours. Model Bakery is a close-knit, family-run operation and I'm thrilled and thankful they welcomed me into their world. Miss Bridgette, one of the managers, is warm, generous and kind. When ...
Read More about Model Bakery Bahamas
Pictures from My Days, 3
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! I know Easter is over but this is still a thrilling thing to celebrate. My weekend involved fried fish, plenty of hot cross buns and I made my way to the beach. Who could ask for anything more? I hope you had a good weekend too.
As usual, I've got pictures from ...
Read More about Pictures from My Days, 3
Aunty Ruth’s Peas n’ Rice
So here's the thing. Peas n' rice is the side dish on the table at every Bahamian event. If you go to a restaurant or take-away that serves Bahamian lunch and dinner, peas n' rice is going to be on their menu. It's not hard to make, but it is hard to make well. At the core of the pot are just a few ...
Read More about Aunty Ruth’s Peas n’ Rice
Ms. Patti’s Produce Stand
Four days out of the week I teach a class at the University of The Bahamas, so four days out of the week I pass a pretty wooden produce stand on my way home. It's on the lefthand side of Nassau Street, travelling north, and it sprung up six years ago. There are other vendors on that side of the ...
Read More about Ms. Patti’s Produce Stand