#boiled dasheen

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Yummy sardines, boiled dasheen, and brocolli with a little bit of butter on top.

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callaloo

An easy and stretchable pot stew, since it can be eaten with your preferred staple: made chiefly with dasheen bush, crab, okra, pigeon peas, and coconut milk. Can be switched up to add what you want (carrot, squash, shrimp) once you take your serving. The farmer’s daughters like it on boiled & mashed cassava.

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Smoked Red Herring served with Boiled Food 

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Taro Plant

Taro–also called Dasheen–is a perennial tropical or subtropical plant commonly grown for its starchy but sweet flavored tuber. Taro is usually served cooked, not raw. The taro tuber is cooked sort of a potato, features a doughy texture, and may be wont to make flour. Young taro leaves and stems are often eaten after boiling twice to get rid of the acrid flavor. Cook taro leaves like spinach. A…

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Callaloo Soup

2 lb. spinach (or young dasheen leaves)

2 tsp. salt

1 dozen okra

1 ham bone or pickled pig tail

2 Tbsp. butter

6 cups water

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 small crabs

1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

¼ tsp. pepper

Boil ham bone covered with water for about half an hour, or if pig tail is used, cook it until it is soft. In the meantime, chop spinach, okra and onion and set aside. If you are using dasheen leaves, remove skin from stalks before chopping. Then prepare crabs (live), clean and wash thoroughly discarding backs and break into fairly large pieces.

Then in separate skillet melt butter, then add thyme, onions and garlic and saute for a minute. Then add crabs and saute for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. When ham bone or pig tail is ready, add enough water to make 6 cups. Then add spinach and okra and cook over medium heat until tender. Then swizzle mixture or pulverize, so that a smooth thick liquid results. Then combine spinach mixture with crabs and simmer slowly for about 20 minutes. Add pepper and salt as required.

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Watch "Mom Cooks Dhal, Rice, Fry Caraille, Aloo Choka, Fry Fish & Boil and Fry Dasheen" on YouTube

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St. Lucia is located in the Eastern Caribbean offering a wide range of activities from hiking its dramatic mountains (the Pitons), rain forests and waterfalls, sun bathing on the powder white sandy beaches, and pure relaxation for those of you in search of some serious “R&R with views”.

Much of the island’s natural beauty is in protected parks and private plantations, and the knowledgeable locals are very helpful in providing tips and pointers for the best way to explore the island.  There are several tour companies offering both group and personalized tours and the hotel concierge is best equipped with the local deals based on the season you are visiting.

We spent 4 days on the island and spent our time soaking in the great views from our gorgeous hotel, with a mix of some activities to keep us busy.

Top Things To Do in St. Lucia

1) Always our first! Relax at one of the luxury hotels –

Based on what you’re looking for; views, beach, snorkeling, spa, rain forest (and the list goes on) pick from any one of the several luxury hotels on the island. We picked Ladera well because…first it’s been on our list for quite some time for an incredible glamping experience and second, we were in need of some serious R& R with unparalleled view of the Pitons. It also has access/shuttle to the glamorous Sugar Beach resort which was just perfect for our much-needed beach fix.

Our room on the cliff just had an incredible view! For more on our hotel and what made us decide, read the post here

2) Hike the Tet Paul Nature Trail – (easy to Moderate; 45 min)

The Tet Paul Scenic trail is located in the southwestern part of St. Lucia and about a 10-minute drive from Soufrière. It is an easy hike with some steep steps and will take about 45 min to complete. A local guide walks you through the scenic trail and a small plantation while offering interesting tidbits and highlights of the St. Lucian culture. You will be amazed at the fertile soil of the island that can grow most anything, fruits and vegetables, medicinal herbs and some leaves that can be used as a natural soap/shampoo/detergent (pretty pretty cool). And of course, there were LOTS of papayas, bananas, pineapples and soursop trees.

The guided hike stops by a traditional house/hut showcasing some aspects of the daily life, and local utensils as part of the island culture.

The trail offers incredible views of Gros Piton and Jalousie Bay that truly take your breath away! Our guide was entertaining with continuous stories and offered to take some great pictures of us at all the main scenic stops 🙂

For more information on the nature trail, read here

3) Sulfur Springs Soak to look 12 years younger

A  natural “mud bath” experience is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think St. Lucia (well, at least not to us!) The Sulfur Springs volcano is a dormant volcano on the island, and one you can actually drive up to for the baths. Skip the tour and make your way straight towards the area with the baths – just follow the smell, you can’t miss it! 😉

Pools of black mud with smoke coming off the pool, and a smell of rotten eggs (it’s the sulphur) will be what greets you here. Do not be afraid and head over for a rejuvenating experience. (Trust us!)

 The black volcanic mud carries healing properties and helps to detoxify, tighten, and smooth your skin by scrubbing all over your body and face. It is recommended for problem skin with eczema, sun burnt or irritated skin and is actually quite cooling once applied.

Do wear a dark bathing suit as the mud can stain lighter clothing, and remember to scrub well after! The process: First take a short soak in the warm hot mineral pool, you’ll feel like a boiling lobster at this point but stay with it as the next step will cool you down…I promise 🙂

Next, walk towards the middle area and apply the mud LIBERALLY! You may have to help each other for applying on your back. Once all covered with a thick layer, wait for a few minutes for it to dry. Use this time to take some funny gangsta pics! 😉

Finally, go back to the hot pool and wash it all off. By this time, your muscles will feel relaxed and the hot water feels a bit like a nice warm sauna. When you dry yourself, you’ll be as soft (and possibly a bit stinky) as a BABY’S BUTT! But will look shiny and 12 weeks younger …uhhh did I say “years” earlier? the 12 years part may need a few consecutive runs…

Cool off later in the waterfalls nearby. That’s another 15 min drive and is part of the package if you get a tour. For more on the tour, read here.

4) Pick Jungle Gems in Fond Doux Plantation Tour (1.5hr, $20 per person) 

The Fond Doux plantation tour is a guided walking tour of the truly expansive property of the Fond Doux plantation & resort.

Fond Doux is spread over 135 acres and is over 250 years old! It has retained its character and charm of the early French colonial estates, and has groves of tropical and colorful flowers and fruits making for a really interesting and fun walk. The guide was extremely entertaining and resourceful in terms of explaining the large variety of local medicinal herbs and spices.

You can also sample some of the fruits (bananas, love apples, guavas, star fruits, cocoa beans, and coconuts) while on the plantation. And watch out for those bees and humming birds as you walk through the groves!

The plantation is filled with cocoa groves, and the guide will show you the complete chocolate making process, famous of St. Lucia. Learn about cocoa harvesting, cocoa drying, and even the famous cocoa dancing 🙂  which just about brings us to the 5th item on our list…

5) Transform a Cocoa Pod to a Chocolate Bar 

There are a couple of different ways to see the chocolate making process; you can take a tour of the historic plantations (Fond Doux, or Morne Coubaril) that show you how it’s done, from the pod to the cocoa (for chocolate bar). OR, you could take the class at Hotel Chocolat (Boucan) that will offer a tour AND show/teach you the process to make the chocolate bar, right from the bean! This is a day long class and a bit pricey but worth the experience if you love chocolate 🙂 Check out their “Tree to Bean” and “Bean to Bar” tours here.

We opted for the Fond Doux tour that also showed us the process with the cocoa dancing!

Get the cocoa pod from the tree, and you may chomp on it like Mr. A if you like…they’re sweet and called “jungle gems” for a quick sweet snack.

The pods are fermented, and the beans are then separated and set out to dry

This is followed by the “grinding” of the beans into a thick paste, as the age-old procedure by men dancing on the beans in this cauldron! Oh, don’t forget to add some water to the beans to make ’em slimy …

The result…TA DA! cocoa paste to be used for the further filtration and chocolate bar process.

p.s. we did not taste the cocoa paste pre-filtration

Back at Hotel Chocolat (Boucan)…the next steps are a bit more scientific and clean

We wrapped up our tour with some snacks and sipped on rum punch at the restaurant.

6) Hit the Beach to cool off – Sugar Beach Resort

There are several good beaches throughout the island with lovely (and clean) stretches of golden sand and calm water, offering snorkeling and swimming and even some water sports for those of you in need of more activities. The famous ones are Reduit beach with lots of food and activities (certainly the busiest), Anse Chastenet for snorkeling, and Anse Des Pitons for its dramatic location nestled close to the Pitons with white sand. Since all beaches are public, you can visit any of the luxury hotels and relax at their beaches for free of cost! But of course, you will have to pay for renting a chair  and umbrella based on the hotel prices.

We chose to spend time at Sugar Beach (Anse Des Pitons) and you’ll soon see why 🙂

Sugar Beach resort is a stylish viceroy hotel with powdery white sand along its shore. We stayed at Ladera and ourhotel offered a free shuttle to Sugar beach multiple times a day.

  The Sugar Beach hotel has an incredibly delicious restaurant and bar so you can take in the scenery while grabbing a bite to eat – perfect way to spend the day at the resort.

we also went for a stroll around the beach and caught some beautiful views of the sandy stretch from across the dock!

7) Sunset views and Spectacular colors 

Perched on a small cliff between The Pitons, Ladera Resort offers the most striking view of the two peaks, Gros Piton and Petit Piton. While it’s incredible to enjoy the views in daytime, sunset offers a spectacular view with enchanting colors. The hotel’s restaurant Dasheene and its bar makes for a great viewing spot. They also have live music on almost all nights making it perfect for spending an evening!

For a view other than the Pitons (although we can’t imagine how you’d get sick of this), we recommend The Mango Tree located at the Stonefield Resort. This was about a 15 drive from Ladera and offered incredible views of the vast ocean.

We grabbed a spot by this grand tree and enjoyed our drinks while they got our table ready.

8) Feast on Saltfish and Green Figs

Don’t forget to try the island’s local cuisine famous for “saltfish”, dried and salted codfish that’s cooked after soaking it overnight, then boiled and sautéed with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and spices. We really liked the saltfish fritters, a staple at almost all the restaurants we visited.  The “green figs” seem to be the island’s national dish and is St. Lucian bananas (plantains) served as a side with most fish or meat dishes.

One of our other favorites of the local cuisine was the Caribbean Roti, a wrap bread filled with a curried mix of meat or vegetables, we tried both the chicken and the vegetable and was delicious!

We tried the Boucan restaurant a few times since it was so good! they have a bit of chocolate in every dish, and the dessert is to die for! chocolatey goodness 🙂

Restaurants we mentioned above: Dasheene (Ladera), The Mango Tree (Stonefield), Sugar Resort, Boucan (Hotel Chocolat)

9) The Pitons – Should we Climb or Admire from Far?

The volcanic peaks of the Pitons are a sight to behold, and an iconic image of the island! The twin peaks are a designated UNESCO World Heritage site, and their forested slopes rise to a height of 2500 ft. Many of the hotels offer incredible views while sipping on delicious rum drinks.But if if a challenge and adventure is what you’re looking for…then you may like to climb Gros Piton. Not for the faint hearted, it’s well known to be a steep and slippery scramble to the top, but the views seem to be the best reward. There are several guided tours and the hotel concierges are best quipped to recommend a reputable one. Wear sturdy trainers, backpack and water and be well layered in warm clothes.

10) Still Got More time? 

There are plenty of other activities that were recommended to us. We’ve listed the best ones for ya!

Pigeon Island

Diamond botanical gardens and waterfalls

Sail away at Marigot Bay

Hope you can enjoy this island as much as we did! Now go plan that trip… 😉

xo, ~A&A

Private: Top Things To Do in St. Lucia St. Lucia is located in the Eastern Caribbean offering a wide range of activities from hiking its dramatic mountains (the Pitons), rain forests and waterfalls, sun bathing on the powder white sandy beaches, and pure relaxation for those of you in search of some serious "R&R with views".

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Hard food in Jamaica consists of boiled provisions and can include any starchy vegetables, such as (Irish) potato, yam, green banana, pumpkin, dasheen and boiled dumplings. Caribbean food is generally filling and delicious and this meal is no exception. #caribbeanfood #caribbeanfood #fooddairy #foodporn #caribbeanfooddaily #hardfood

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Sweet & Sour Fish served with Steamed Vegetables and “Boiled Food” (Banana, Breadfruit, Dasheen & )

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This is Caribbean vegan at its finest and without a doubt one of Baidawi's favourite dishes, not only because it tastes really good but also because it uses the entire dasheen plant or taro. In this recipe we use the root and the stem to make this vegan dish or as Baidawi likes to say, "the root and the fruit". #vegan #callaloo #caribbean Ingredients Callaloo: 1 bundle of callaloo bush: stalk finely chopped, leaves chiffonade 10 ochroes chopped 1 cup of pumpkin cut into small cubes 1 large onion diced 6 cloves of garlic chopped finely 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper chopped finely 4 sprigs of rosemary finely chopped 1 cup of coconut milk 2 cups of coconut water salt to taste Dasheen: 2 lbs dasheen cut into bite sized chunks 3 cups of water 1 clove of garlic minced 1 pimento finely chopped 1 tbsp cuban oregano salt to taste Method Callaloo: 1. Add some oil to a pot on medium to high heat 2. Saute onion until translucent 3. Add garlic scotch bonnet pepper, pumpkin, ochroes and the chopped stems of the callaloo bush and saute for five minutes 4. Add rosemary and season with salt. Saute for another 2 minutes 5. Add coconut milk and coconut water 6. Add callaloo bush leaves 7. Cook for approximately 40 minutes 8. Blend then taste for salt, season if necessary Method Dasheen: 1. Peel and cut dasheen into bite sized chunks 2. Add to cold water then bring to a boil and cook until fork tender (approx 10 - 15 minutes) 3. Strain and set aside 4. Saute garlic and pimento on high heat for 30 seconds. 5. Turn off heat and toss dasheen 6. Season with salt to taste 7. Finish with fresh herbs 8. Serve & Enjoy ▼FULL RECIPE: http://bit.ly/2lw0u5p ▼INSTAGRAM: https://ift.tt/2FYMXIg ▼FACEBOOK: https://ift.tt/2jLge0q ▼TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/eatahfood

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🇯🇲VEGGIE STIRFRY 🇯🇲 #sundaybreakfast

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📷 From @therainaskitchen

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🍽Vegetable Stirfry|Boiled Green Banana |Dasheen|Sweet Potato | 🥑

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Stew fish and food (hard food) I have never loved boiled banana till I reached jamaica. Dasheen, sweet potato, yellow yam boiled banana and boiled dumpling make ehat they call "hard food". is what they call starchy boiled veg and flour dumplings. Sure its healthy and fills you up fast but the carbs alone are not for the weight concious. . . . . . . #jamaica #stewfish #hardfood #goodeats #tropics #islandcuisine #jamaicanfood #islandfood #ilovefood #cross #clarendon #instagood #caribbeanfood #like #follow #instablog #l4l (at Palmers Cross, Clarendon, Jamaica)

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CHICKEN BACK SOUP

Today i will be cooking some chicken back soup ,this was family tradition soup.Growing up in Jamaica every body look forward to Saturday, Saturday is traditional our soup day in Jamaica. Growing  up with my grandmother she would cook a big pot of soup for everyone to enjoy. She would use just about any meat she could fine but the most popular meat was chicken back . I never like chicken back because it was too bony  and  it was also consider as food for poor people , but that was the only part of the chicken we could afford and it gives the soup more flavor, my grandmother would encourage me to drink the soup, but  i use to exchange my soup  with my cousin for snacks  because i did not want to drink it . But as i grow older i learn to appreciate it . I am still  not a soup person and maybe it because growing up soup was our main course  and after eating soup you would still be hungry, but when i really reflect on the taste,  the experience was  marvelous.

 Chicken Back Soup 

Preparation time  60 mins

Yield 3 servings

0.5 kg Chicken back

3 L Water

60 g  carrots  (cut in cubes)

20 g Christophine (cut  into quarters)

 30 g Irish potatoes (cut in cubes) 

60 g pumpkin  (cut in cubes) 

1  green scotch bonnet pepper

2 spring thyme

2 stalk escellion

225 g  flour

75 g cornmeal 

1 sachet of grace cock noodle

5 g all spice

2 tsp of table salt

Preparation

Bring pot to boil for 5 minutes with chicken back to remove any impurities, strain  and add meat to fresh pot of water .

Add carrots, pumpkin, christophine and irish potatoes, and simmer for about 25 minutes.

Add the  dumplings , escellion , thyme , allspice,  salt , cook noodle  and scotch bonnet pepper .bring to boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer  until  the ingredients are tender and the soup is  thick.

Adjust soup to your desired consistency , serve hot .

Making Dumplings

In  a bowl combine flour , corn meal , and salt, . gradually adding water , form the flour into a dough , take small piece of the dough roll into palm of  hand to form a ball , use side of hand to flatten the ball.

The delightful  aroma of the soup opens my appetite, the smell of the escellion , thyme and scotch bonnet pepper tingles your  nose, when i taste the soup it quickly melt my pallet  with its flavorful taste, 

I serve the soup to members of my family  and they love it , one person even commented “that it reminds them of home (Jamaica)”

Our Saturday soup usually have coco , yam , sweet potatoes and dasheen but i  was unable to  sources these product .The process was a success .I would definitely use  a stock and a spice bag  the next time when making a soup to give the soup a  more enhance flavor.

While making this soups it brings back so much memories of my grandmother kitchen, even though my method  and technique of cooking was different the aroma and the taste takes you down memory lane .Even though  all the ingredient were not available i substitutes for what was available  and  still end up with a master piece.What this experience taught me is  that when you are limited , stretch your imagination  and  be creative. In the industry you will come across  challenges and limitations  but you have to think outside the box, and be productive.

 Boiling meat to remove  impurities

Vegetable cuts

Adding ingredients to pot

making dough.

Finish Dish

Tasting

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