VisaJourney.com > Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 10:58 AM

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 09:59 AM)

Tell me about the fish. Found a market in Baltimore the other day that had fish from the Caribbean like King Fish and Snapper. My wife went crazy. When I got to the register and the woman said $130.00 I almost wanted to cry. But after she complained so much about th whiting fillet, I just could not deny her the fish. I told her she need to make it last real long. Suffice to say whenever I cook fish, there is some chicken at the side.

We go to our local Asian market to get salt fish. It starts at $3.99 a pound, which isn't bad, but the seasionings, anything imported from JA is very expensive.

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 09:59 AM)

We brought back quite a bit of saltfish from Jamaica when she moved here in November. We still have a lot in the refrigerator. Salt fish is expensive here so I only get it when someone goes to Jamaica. I have a friend travelling there next month and gave her a list already. But some cabbage with salt fish is to die for. Actually anything with saltfish taste good. If you go to a Caribbean store it may be less expensive than your regular market.

How do you bring fish back from JA?

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 11:01 AM

QUOTE(jlvr @ Apr 6 2007, 10:11 AM)

I was just telling a friend how I don't like soca but the worst thing about it is that when I hear it I can't stay still. Even if I refuse to dance to it, I have to move.

I'm in NY, so you know about the Parkway on Labor Day!

I don't like soca either. It has the same affect on me.

Trinilad

Apr 6 2007, 11:05 AM

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 11:58 AM)

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 09:59 AM)

Tell me about the fish. Found a market in Baltimore the other day that had fish from the Caribbean like King Fish and Snapper. My wife went crazy. When I got to the register and the woman said $130.00 I almost wanted to cry. But after she complained so much about th whiting fillet, I just could not deny her the fish. I told her she need to make it last real long. Suffice to say whenever I cook fish, there is some chicken at the side.

We go to our local Asian market to get salt fish. It starts at $3.99 a pound, which isn't bad, but the seasionings, anything imported from JA is very expensive.

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 09:59 AM)

We brought back quite a bit of saltfish from Jamaica when she moved here in November. We still have a lot in the refrigerator. Salt fish is expensive here so I only get it when someone goes to Jamaica. I have a friend travelling there next month and gave her a list already. But some cabbage with salt fish is to die for. Actually anything with saltfish taste good. If you go to a Caribbean store it may be less expensive than your regular market.

How do you bring fish back from JA?

Salt fish was no problem. Pack it in a suitcase like anything else. For the fresh fish, we had it fried and I had taken my food saver down with me in November. We brought back two suitcases with only food. We expected problems at JFK. They would not give you a problem if it is cooked or preserved like being salted.

sjb1221

Apr 6 2007, 11:07 AM

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 11:45 AM)

Jamaicans have a thing about beef. Most do not seem to like it. Pork , fish, chicken. No beef. My wife and I always used to get into it when we go out to eat at restaurants. Take a Jamaican to a non Caribbean restaurant and there is going to be a problem cause they are not into experimenting. So she would go over the menu forever. And I would be sitting there hungry. Now as soon as I get to the restaurant and waiting to be seated, I get the menu and have her go over it. By the time we are seated, she has picked out the fish dish. I thought she would love Olive Garden. Never again. But Red lobster and cheesecake factory are ok to deal with.

Do you guys find it a challenge when you take your hubby out to eat at a Restaurant that does not serve Caribbean food? Tell me I am not the only one who wants to pull my hair out because they canot find anything on the menu.

I was surprised that Damien loves Olive Garden. Hates the Cheesecake Factory...my favorite place. His favorite so far is the Outback...we went there Wednesday night and he ate 6 loaves of their bread....I was so embarrassed

but he couldn't stop smiling. He always order grilled chicken everywhere we go...even at IHOP.

Trinilad

Apr 6 2007, 11:09 AM

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:01 PM)

QUOTE(jlvr @ Apr 6 2007, 10:11 AM)

I was just telling a friend how I don't like soca but the worst thing about it is that when I hear it I can't stay still. Even if I refuse to dance to it, I have to move.

I'm in NY, so you know about the Parkway on Labor Day!

I don't like soca either. It has the same affect on me.

Guess you folks would not like to see my behavior with soca. Jamaicans like reggea and Trinidadians like soca. Being from Trinidad, it in my blood. Iffeisha does not like it either, but when we are together she gets loose because I just act crazy.

QUOTE(sjb1221 @ Apr 6 2007, 12:07 PM)

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 11:45 AM)

Jamaicans have a thing about beef. Most do not seem to like it. Pork , fish, chicken. No beef. My wife and I always used to get into it when we go out to eat at restaurants. Take a Jamaican to a non Caribbean restaurant and there is going to be a problem cause they are not into experimenting. So she would go over the menu forever. And I would be sitting there hungry. Now as soon as I get to the restaurant and waiting to be seated, I get the menu and have her go over it. By the time we are seated, she has picked out the fish dish. I thought she would love Olive Garden. Never again. But Red lobster and cheesecake factory are ok to deal with.

Do you guys find it a challenge when you take your hubby out to eat at a Restaurant that does not serve Caribbean food? Tell me I am not the only one who wants to pull my hair out because they canot find anything on the menu.

I was surprised that Damien loves Olive Garden. Hates the Cheesecake Factory...my favorite place. His favorite so far is the Outback...we went there Wednesday night and he ate 6 loaves of their bread....I was so embarrassed

but he couldn't stop smiling. He always order grilled chicken everywhere we go...even at IHOP.

There is a spicy Jamaican jerk blackpepper chicken at cheesecake factory. he should try that when he goes back. Tell them to hold the black beans though.

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 11:10 AM

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 10:45 AM)

Do you guys find it a challenge when you take your hubby out to eat at a Restaurant that does not serve Caribbean food? Tell me I am not the only one who wants to pull my hair out because they canot find anything on the menu.

It drives me nuts!!! Went out a couple of weeks ago. He ordered stake for the first time. I bout died, in disbelief when he actually ate it. So we don't usually eat out, he likes to save money. If we do we go to an all you can eat place like Hometown buffet so he can eat all the grilled chicken and fish he wants.

luvtravlin

Apr 6 2007, 11:11 AM

Thank GOD that Craig loves ALL the food here. He's NOT picky....if he was, cheeeez to add onto all of the other stuff we've been through !!!!

Trinilad

Apr 6 2007, 11:14 AM

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 11:56 AM)

I just have to make sure there is chicken and fish being served. And no shellfish. He is alergic to that. No beef, no pork, no ricotta cheese....I make a good and easy chicken pot pie and he does not like the gravy. I make a good lasagna he doesn't like ricotta.
He does make an awesome curry chicken for me. I could eat that everyday.
I cannot wait to get the grill out but when I told him it was propane he shook his head. No wood... Okay, so I will get him a small charcoal grill to use. I like my propane. Quick and easy....

My grill came out when Iffeisha arrived in November. We were grillig even when it snowed. I told her to get accustomed because I do not cook inside during the summer. too hot here in Baltimore even with AC. I even stop baking bread when the summer comes around. Yes, I do bake bread because my wife will not eat the store bought bread. Got the recipe from my mother and added my own twist, grated coconut. When Iffeisha cut those nails, she will be making her own bread. I am working on her getting some shorter ones when these come off.

sjb1221

Apr 6 2007, 11:14 AM

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 11:38 AM)

For cooked Carribean food , we go to a Restaurant downtown Baltimore at the corner of Saratoga and Light street. Best ox tails and they have patties to die for. The fresh food market in Silver Spring is off New Hampshire right after University Blvd. Head south on New Hampshire from 495 , go past University Blvd and look for the sign after the first light. Baltimore may be easier. take 695West to exit 18, Randallstown exit, get onto Liberty Road. Go through two lights. Look for the Burger King restaurant on your right. Right after Burger King there is a Carribean market that has been opened for about 3 months now. If you get to the Walgreens you've gone too far. No cooked food, but the best selecton of fresh Caribbean foods in Baltimore. If your hubby likes fish, they have everything he could want. we brought some kingfish head the other day and made some fish tea/ soup. Oh my God! The fish was so fresh and tasty. As for the snapper, to die for. My mother tells me look at the fish eyes and if they have not yet changed white then they are pretty fresh. Something to remember.

That's the same grocery store we go to. Caribbean Delight is down the street from there...Damien loves their ackee and saltfish. We don't live far from there but we only go every 4-6 months. We'll try the store in Baltimore. I don't mind the driving if it makes him happy.

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 11:18 AM

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 10:56 AM)

I just have to make sure there is chicken and fish being served. And no shellfish. He is alergic to that. No beef, no pork, no ricotta cheese....I make a good and easy chicken pot pie and he does not like the gravy. I make a good lasagna he doesn't like ricotta.
He does make an awesome curry chicken for me. I could eat that everyday.
I cannot wait to get the grill out but when I told him it was propane he shook his head. No wood... Okay, so I will get him a small charcoal grill to use. I like my propane. Quick and easy....

We fought about the propane all last year, and lighter fluid I better not dare use it. He rather start it with wood found from God knows where

and why buy wood chips when the is wood lying around in the back yard?

sjb1221

Apr 6 2007, 11:21 AM

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:01 PM)

QUOTE(jlvr @ Apr 6 2007, 10:11 AM)

I was just telling a friend how I don't like soca but the worst thing about it is that when I hear it I can't stay still. Even if I refuse to dance to it, I have to move.

I'm in NY, so you know about the Parkway on Labor Day!

I don't like soca either. It has the same affect on me.

I feel 'ya. I used to walk out of the club when they played soca too long. But my bellydancing instructor is from Barbados so I learned how to dance to it. Dancing to it is a great work out...we dance from one side of the room to the other..parade style...good cardio.

sjb1221

Apr 6 2007, 11:24 AM

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

There is a spicy Jamaican jerk blackpepper chicken at cheesecake factory. he should try that when he goes back. Tell them to hold the black beans though.

Thanks. I'll try to get him to go back...once he doesn't like a place...that's it.

nannygirl82

Apr 6 2007, 11:25 AM

Kelly....it's called peanut porridge....not soup.....
Peanut Porridge

This is one of the most recent food craze in Jamaica.Peanut porridge is boiled on the street side and many individuals do not feel their day complete without this meal. It is said to be a good energy food and last for hours
when we went to kingston we stopped and got it....so good...

Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped dry roasted peanut
METHOD / DIRECTIONS:

In medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and celery and sauté 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and mix until well blended.
Gradually stir in chicken broth. Stirring to keep mixture smooth, simmer 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain. Return liquid to heat and stir in peanut butter, sherry, lemon juice and salt.
Heat through and serve garnished with chopped peanuts.

sjb1221

Apr 6 2007, 11:28 AM

QUOTE(luvtravlin @ Apr 6 2007, 12:11 PM)

Thank GOD that Craig loves ALL the food here. He's NOT picky....if he was, cheeeez to add onto all of the other stuff we've been through !!!!

Damien loves all food here too...not picky at all.

Jayandmars

Apr 6 2007, 11:36 AM

QUOTE(sjb1221 @ Apr 6 2007, 11:28 AM)

QUOTE(luvtravlin @ Apr 6 2007, 12:11 PM)

Thank GOD that Craig loves ALL the food here. He's NOT picky....if he was, cheeeez to add onto all of the other stuff we've been through !!!!

Damien loves all food here too...not picky at all.

I've tried to be open minded about the food. I even tasted a piece of deer meat. Yuck! But to be honest, I am worried about being in the USA and changing from my relatively healthy diet of fish, chicken and greens to all the cholesterol-laden foods and becoming over-weight and more prone to things like heart disease.

I'm sorry, but a big old slab of medium rare, blood-oozing steak on my plate with eggs for breakfast on a sunday morning is a bit too much. Jay's feelings were hurt but in the end he understood. I miss my callaloo and saltfish with plantain (and or porridge) on a sunday morning.

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 11:45 AM

QUOTE(Jayandmars @ Apr 6 2007, 11:36 AM)

QUOTE(sjb1221 @ Apr 6 2007, 11:28 AM)

QUOTE(luvtravlin @ Apr 6 2007, 12:11 PM)

Thank GOD that Craig loves ALL the food here. He's NOT picky....if he was, cheeeez to add onto all of the other stuff we've been through !!!!

Damien loves all food here too...not picky at all.

I've tried to be open minded about the food. I even tasted a piece of deer meat. Yuck! But to be honest, I am worried about being in the USA and changing from my relatively healthy diet of fish, chicken and greens to all the cholesterol-laden foods and becoming over-weight and more prone to things like heart disease.

I have adapted to my husband's healthy style of eating. Just keep eating the same, it might be a bit expensive, but eating healthy is usually more expensive any way.

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ Apr 6 2007, 11:25 AM)

Kelly....it's called peanut porridge....not soup.....
Peanut Porridge

This is one of the most recent food craze in Jamaica.Peanut porridge is boiled on the street side and many individuals do not feel their day complete without this meal. It is said to be a good energy food and last for hours
when we went to kingston we stopped and got it....so good...

Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped dry roasted peanut
METHOD / DIRECTIONS:

In medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and celery and sauté 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and mix until well blended.
Gradually stir in chicken broth. Stirring to keep mixture smooth, simmer 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain. Return liquid to heat and stir in peanut butter, sherry, lemon juice and salt.
Heat through and serve garnished with chopped peanuts.

Thanks.

jlvr

Apr 6 2007, 11:46 AM

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:01 PM)

QUOTE(jlvr @ Apr 6 2007, 10:11 AM)

I was just telling a friend how I don't like soca but the worst thing about it is that when I hear it I can't stay still. Even if I refuse to dance to it, I have to move.

I'm in NY, so you know about the Parkway on Labor Day!

I don't like soca either. It has the same affect on me.

Guess you folks would not like to see my behavior with soca. Jamaicans like reggea and Trinidadians like soca. Being from Trinidad, it in my blood. Iffeisha does not like it either, but when we are together she gets loose because I just act crazy.

Yeah, I know about you Trinis and the soca.

The friend that I mentioned is Trini, she was telling me about a Machell Montano concert that she was going.

sjb1221

Apr 6 2007, 11:53 AM

QUOTE(Jayandmars @ Apr 6 2007, 12:36 PM)

I've tried to be open minded about the food. I even tasted a piece of deer meat. Yuck! But to be honest, I am worried about being in the USA and changing from my relatively healthy diet of fish, chicken and greens to all the cholesterol-laden foods and becoming over-weight and more prone to things like heart disease.

I'm sorry, but a big old slab of medium rare, blood-oozing steak on my plate with eggs for breakfast on a sunday morning is a bit too much. Jay's feelings were hurt but in the end he understood. I miss my callaloo and saltfish with plantain (and or porridge) on a sunday morning.

Damien gained a lot of weight his first six months here. It was hard to sit home with nothing to do but eat and watch TV. I got him hooked on fast food when he start got here...that was a terrible habit of mine. We're making healthier choices now...besides the festival and ice cream we ate last weekend

. We also go to the gym together.

I'm not a great cook so I don't attempt to cook Jamaican food. I would like him to cook more and teach me.

He won't touch any American breakfast food.

Sonshyne

Apr 6 2007, 11:59 AM

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 07:12 AM)

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 07:24 AM)

Does anyone live in a city that has an exciting Caribbean Carnival and plan to go this year? Don't worry, I am not going to be hitting anyone up for accomadation. I usually stay in a hotel.

I wish.

I wish I did too. I have come to believe that I am living in the wrong part of the states!! There's never anything like that here where I live.

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 12:03 PM

QUOTE(sjb1221 @ Apr 6 2007, 11:53 AM)

QUOTE(Jayandmars @ Apr 6 2007, 12:36 PM)

I've tried to be open minded about the food. I even tasted a piece of deer meat. Yuck! But to be honest, I am worried about being in the USA and changing from my relatively healthy diet of fish, chicken and greens to all the cholesterol-laden foods and becoming over-weight and more prone to things like heart disease.

I'm sorry, but a big old slab of medium rare, blood-oozing steak on my plate with eggs for breakfast on a sunday morning is a bit too much. Jay's feelings were hurt but in the end he understood. I miss my callaloo and saltfish with plantain (and or porridge) on a sunday morning.

Damien gained a lot of weight his first six months here. It was hard to sit home with nothing to do but eat and watch TV. I got him hooked on fast food when he start got here...that was a terrible habit of mine. We're making healthier choices now...besides the festival and ice cream we ate last weekend

. We also go to the gym together.

I'm not a great cook so I don't attempt to cook Jamaican food. I would like him to cook more and teach me.

He won't touch any American breakfast food.

We gained weight as well, he quickly lost his once he found and joined two soccer teams.

QUOTE(Sonshyne @ Apr 6 2007, 11:59 AM)

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 07:12 AM)

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 07:24 AM)

Does anyone live in a city that has an exciting Caribbean Carnival and plan to go this year? Don't worry, I am not going to be hitting anyone up for accomadation. I usually stay in a hotel.

I wish.

I wish I did too. I have come to believe that I am living in the wrong part of the states!! There's never anything like that here where I live.

We don't even get reggae artist that come here. Stephen Marley was here last night. I'm all excited, and he didn't even want to go

nyseness

Apr 6 2007, 12:06 PM

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 11:10 AM)

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 10:45 AM)

Do you guys find it a challenge when you take your hubby out to eat at a Restaurant that does not serve Caribbean food? Tell me I am not the only one who wants to pull my hair out because they canot find anything on the menu.

It drives me nuts!!! Went out a couple of weeks ago. He ordered stake for the first time. I bout died, in disbelief when he actually ate it. So we don't usually eat out, he likes to save money. If we do we go to an all you can eat place like Hometown buffet so he can eat all the grilled chicken and fish he wants.

This is too funny. I am also a picky eater so once Javon arrives I know we won't have any problems. He loves everything I do...we pretty much eat the same things. However, he does love fish but I don't unless it's fried, brown stewed, or escovitch. I normally don't buy it b/c it's too expensive but my dad is vegatarin so that's ALL he eats. My mom usually spends about $200 a month and I usually go over there and take a couple grouper from myself.

nyseness

Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 10:45 AM)

QUOTE(Minfay @ Apr 6 2007, 11:32 AM)

www.sams24-7.com

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 09:43 AM)

I ordered it from Sams Caribbean Market on line. First time ordering as we have nothing close. We will have to venture out to Boston to find some markets there.

QUOTE(Minfay @ Apr 6 2007, 10:06 AM)

We really like lamb so I might make that on Sunday......very low key.....

Roy eats lamb??? Hubby will only eat chicken and fish. I am soooooooooo sick of chicken and fish is so expensive.

Roy LOVES lamb....he would eat it every meal if he could!! When he got here all he wanted (or would eat) was chicken or fish.....it took him a while to realize that it's really expensive (and hard) to get good, fresh fish.....so, mostly chicken for him now. He will eat pork and sausage (and if this counts) he LOVES Hamburger Helper

that's the only "beef" he will eat and not complain about.

Jamaicans have a thing about beef. Most do not seem to like it. Pork , fish, chicken. No beef. My wife and I always used to get into it when we go out to eat at restaurants. Take a Jamaican to a non Caribbean restaurant and there is going to be a problem cause they are not into experimenting. So she would go over the menu forever. And I would be sitting there hungry. Now as soon as I get to the restaurant and waiting to be seated, I get the menu and have her go over it. By the time we are seated, she has picked out the fish dish. I thought she would love Olive Garden. Never again. But Red lobster and cheesecake factory are ok to deal with.

Do you guys find it a challenge when you take your hubby out to eat at a Restaurant that does not serve Caribbean food? Tell me I am not the only one who wants to pull my hair out because they canot find anything on the menu.

QUOTE(Minfay @ Apr 6 2007, 11:32 AM)

www.sams24-7.com

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 09:43 AM)

I ordered it from Sams Caribbean Market on line. First time ordering as we have nothing close. We will have to venture out to Boston to find some markets there.

QUOTE(Minfay @ Apr 6 2007, 10:06 AM)

We really like lamb so I might make that on Sunday......very low key.....

Roy eats lamb??? Hubby will only eat chicken and fish. I am soooooooooo sick of chicken and fish is so expensive.

Roy LOVES lamb....he would eat it every meal if he could!! When he got here all he wanted (or would eat) was chicken or fish.....it took him a while to realize that it's really expensive (and hard) to get good, fresh fish.....so, mostly chicken for him now. He will eat pork and sausage (and if this counts) he LOVES Hamburger Helper

that's the only "beef" he will eat and not complain about.

Jamaicans have a thing about beef. Most do not seem to like it. Pork , fish, chicken. No beef. My wife and I always used to get into it when we go out to eat at restaurants. Take a Jamaican to a non Caribbean restaurant and there is going to be a problem cause they are not into experimenting. So she would go over the menu forever. And I would be sitting there hungry. Now as soon as I get to the restaurant and waiting to be seated, I get the menu and have her go over it. By the time we are seated, she has picked out the fish dish. I thought she would love Olive Garden. Never again. But Red lobster and cheesecake factory are ok to deal with.

Do you guys find it a challenge when you take your hubby out to eat at a Restaurant that does not serve Caribbean food? Tell me I am not the only one who wants to pull my hair out because they canot find anything on the menu.

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

darlene

Apr 6 2007, 12:12 PM

The only beef I eat in Jamaica is if we go out to a really good restaurant. No burgers at Burger King either.

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 12:20 PM

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

From where? In JA? I could not eat the beef in JA, I don't know what it was but it wasn't beef.

BelwinMills

Apr 6 2007, 12:27 PM

QUOTE(Minfay @ Apr 6 2007, 10:32 AM)

www.sams24-7.com

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 09:43 AM)

I ordered it from Sams Caribbean Market on line. First time ordering as we have nothing close. We will have to venture out to Boston to find some markets there.

QUOTE(Minfay @ Apr 6 2007, 10:06 AM)

We really like lamb so I might make that on Sunday......very low key.....

Roy eats lamb??? Hubby will only eat chicken and fish. I am soooooooooo sick of chicken and fish is so expensive.

Roy LOVES lamb....he would eat it every meal if he could!! When he got here all he wanted (or would eat) was chicken or fish.....it took him a while to realize that it's really expensive (and hard) to get good, fresh fish.....so, mostly chicken for him now. He will eat pork and sausage (and if this counts) he LOVES Hamburger Helper

that's the only "beef" he will eat and not complain about.

Oh my gosh it sounds like Dwain. Years ago he had me make some meals I usually eat. He is so not picky. He loves beef and pork. Good thing since my family is a bunch a farmers. We use to have pig and cattle farms. We got rid of them a year ago and just do the grains. Our family slogan use to be keep Pork on your fork. Dwain's favorite meat is pork. ahaha

When he arrives he won't care he says if he never has any Holidays off. He has never had any holidays off since he works at a resort.

QUOTE(Minfay @ Apr 6 2007, 10:37 AM)

For those of you in the Chicago area......

I just got an e:mail -- Capleton is coming to the House of Blues on Friday, 6/15. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.

Thanks Mindy That sounds great. I will have to ask Dwain if he wants to go and maybe some of our friends.

nyseness

Apr 6 2007, 12:30 PM

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:20 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

From where? In JA? I could not eat the beef in JA, I don't know what it was but it wasn't beef.

Yea. The beef in JA taste different then the beef here. It's just not the same.

BelwinMills

Apr 6 2007, 12:33 PM

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 10:56 AM)

I just have to make sure there is chicken and fish being served. And no shellfish. He is alergic to that. No beef, no pork, no ricotta cheese....I make a good and easy chicken pot pie and he does not like the gravy. I make a good lasagna he doesn't like ricotta.
He does make an awesome curry chicken for me. I could eat that everyday.
I cannot wait to get the grill out but when I told him it was propane he shook his head. No wood... Okay, so I will get him a small charcoal grill to use. I like my propane. Quick and easy....

Oh my gosh Dwain loves Lasagna and keeps askin me when I am going to make it for him

. I told him Sharlene would make it for him and my aunt Sharon wanted to make it for him and he started screaming so loud with excitment.

He said the three foods he wants when he gets here Chicago deep dish pizza, Lasagna, and pancakes plus bacon at IHOP. Oh my

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 12:36 PM

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:30 PM)

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:20 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

From where? In JA? I could not eat the beef in JA, I don't know what it was but it wasn't beef.

Yea. The beef in JA taste different then the beef here. It's just not the same.

If it wasn't fish I couldn't eat it. The taste was very strange.

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 6 2007, 12:33 PM)

He said the three foods he wants when he gets here Chicago deep dish pizza, Lasagna, and pancakes plus bacon at IHOP. Oh my

He'll love the harvest wheat pancakes at IHOP.

Sonshyne

Apr 6 2007, 12:37 PM

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 10:20 AM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

From where? In JA? I could not eat the beef in JA, I don't know what it was but it wasn't beef.

The beef tastes different to me in JA also. So I can only imagine that it would taste different to them here in the US.

NotMrs

Apr 6 2007, 12:37 PM

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 10:12 AM)

The only beef I eat in Jamaica is if we go out to a really good restaurant. No burgers at Burger King either.

Ochi had the best whopper ever!!! I can't eat whoppers here anymore, I tried!

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 12:39 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ Apr 6 2007, 12:37 PM)

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 10:12 AM)

The only beef I eat in Jamaica is if we go out to a really good restaurant. No burgers at Burger King either.

Ochi had the best whopper ever!!! I can't eat whoppers here anymore, I tried!

If you even mention the word "burger" in our house you hear teeth sucking noises

I guess it's a good thing.

BelwinMills

Apr 6 2007, 12:44 PM

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:20 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

From where? In JA? I could not eat the beef in JA, I don't know what it was but it wasn't beef.

Dwain's favorite is a jerk Burger from island grill. I told him next time bring me Chicken I could not stand the beef. He Loves burgers down there from Island Grill and Burger King. This are a treat for him.

Thanks Shauna I was wondering what porridge was.

Dwain said he had some last night and I was porridge what is that.

darlene

Apr 6 2007, 12:46 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ Apr 6 2007, 01:37 PM)

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 10:12 AM)

The only beef I eat in Jamaica is if we go out to a really good restaurant. No burgers at Burger King either.

Ochi had the best whopper ever!!! I can't eat whoppers here anymore, I tried!

Never have and never will. I will get good beef at Tusconini's at Harmony Hall. They have great food.
Will eat it at all-inclusive resorts.

darlene

Apr 6 2007, 12:49 PM

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 6 2007, 01:44 PM)

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:20 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

From where? In JA? I could not eat the beef in JA, I don't know what it was but it wasn't beef.

Dwain's favorite is a jerk Burger from island grill. I told him next time bring me Chicken I could not stand the beef. He Loves burgers down there from Island Grill and Burger King. This are a treat for him.

Thanks Shauna I was wondering what porridge was.

Dwain said he had some last night and I was porridge what is that.

I love cornmeal porridge....

BelwinMills

Apr 6 2007, 12:54 PM

QUOTE

I just got an e:mail -- Capleton is coming to the House of Blues on Friday, 6/15. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.

Thanks Mindy Dwain said no he really doesn't like that artist. Are you and Roy going to go?

nannygirl82

Apr 6 2007, 12:59 PM

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 6 2007, 01:44 PM)

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:20 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

From where? In JA? I could not eat the beef in JA, I don't know what it was but it wasn't beef.

Dwain's favorite is a jerk Burger from island grill. I told him next time bring me Chicken I could not stand the beef. He Loves burgers down there from Island Grill and Burger King. This are a treat for him.

Thanks Shauna I was wondering what porridge was.

Dwain said he had some last night and I was porridge what is that.

i loved it is jamaica....when coming and going to kingston we stopped at the half way point and they were selling it...SO GOOD!!!

Ricardo

Apr 6 2007, 01:01 PM

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 6 2007, 12:54 PM)

QUOTE

I just got an e:mail -- Capleton is coming to the House of Blues on Friday, 6/15. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.

Thanks Mindy Dwain said no he really doesn't like that artist. Are you and Roy going to go?

Wow, everyone sounds so happy today, what a nice change!(L)

BelwinMills

Apr 6 2007, 01:11 PM

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ Apr 6 2007, 12:59 PM)

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 6 2007, 01:44 PM)

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:20 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

From where? In JA? I could not eat the beef in JA, I don't know what it was but it wasn't beef.

Dwain's favorite is a jerk Burger from island grill. I told him next time bring me Chicken I could not stand the beef. He Loves burgers down there from Island Grill and Burger King. This are a treat for him.

Thanks Shauna I was wondering what porridge was.

Dwain said he had some last night and I was porridge what is that.

i loved it is jamaica....when coming and going to kingston we stopped at the half way point and they were selling it...SO GOOD!!!

I will make him get me some then to try it. Something new

. I thought I had tried everything.

Right now I am putting the binder together and I got new photo albums for all our pictures. My 1st photo book was so heavy with photos it is falling apart.

We are so relived now with the medical in place and today I had a IL notary sign my I-864 and his passport/drivers license photo copy for our taxes. I wish I had a scanner because I would scan our appointment letter info for our interview.

sjb1221

Apr 6 2007, 01:14 PM

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 6 2007, 01:54 PM)

QUOTE

I just got an e:mail -- Capleton is coming to the House of Blues on Friday, 6/15. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.

Thanks Mindy Dwain said no he really doesn't like that artist. Are you and Roy going to go?

Damien didn't want to see Capleton either. The person he really wanted to see was Buju Banton but the tickets sold out so fast...we didn't get there on time. We both enjoyed Sizzla and Elephant Man concerts. He didn't get too happy about going to Richie Spice so I'm going with some friends.

nannygirl82

Apr 6 2007, 01:22 PM

FYI....just read in the local paper about the upcoming pice raise on AOS and citizenship....from how they worded it in the paper it could come as soon as june...from 325 to 908...

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dl...D=2007704050352

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 01:34 PM

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ Apr 6 2007, 01:22 PM)

FYI....just read in the local paper about the upcoming pice raise on AOS and citizenship....from how they worded it in the paper it could come as soon as june...from 325 to 908...

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dl...D=2007704050352

$908 oh my gosh!

morantbaygirl

Apr 6 2007, 01:35 PM

QUOTE(Trinilad @ Apr 6 2007, 08:24 AM)

I guess most of your Jamaican hubbies would share with you the stories of a true Caribbean Carnival. For any of you who never experienced the Mardi gras like festivities in Jamaica, there are a lot of US cities that do have caribbean Carnivals where you get the chance to really let yourself lose. You know how Caribbean people can party.

So now that I have all these friends (am I so bold to use that word now?) across the US, I hope I can get the chance to meet some of you when I visit some of these cities this summer for Carnival. I am normally in Boston, Philly, Delaware, New York, Atlanta and Miami. I am hoping to add maybe 2 more cities this year so I can give that new car of mine some mileage. Does anyone live in a city that has an exciting Caribbean Carnival and plan to go this year? Don't worry, I am not going to be hitting anyone up for accomadation. I usually stay in a hotel.

Hi
I go to Carnival every year here in Atlanta I believe it is in May this year. My house is open so if you want to stay you can no problem !!!! We'll blow up the bed for you

. It's usally held in Conyers.

Yaads

Apr 6 2007, 01:49 PM

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 10:49 AM)

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 6 2007, 01:44 PM)

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:20 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

From where? In JA? I could not eat the beef in JA, I don't know what it was but it wasn't beef.

Dwain's favorite is a jerk Burger from island grill. I told him next time bring me Chicken I could not stand the beef. He Loves burgers down there from Island Grill and Burger King. This are a treat for him.

Thanks Shauna I was wondering what porridge was.

Dwain said he had some last night and I was porridge what is that.

I love cornmeal porridge....

Mmmmm I love cornmeal porridge

I make it at least once or twice a week (sometimes more

) Nothing like it to warm you to the bones and keep you full all day. I am the only one who eats it though. Andre doesn’t like it so much. When he does eat it though he eats it with water crackers…he lets them get all soggy…gross

QUOTE(morantbaygirl @ Apr 6 2007, 11:35 AM)

I go to Carnival every year here in Atlanta I believe it is in May this year. My house is open so if you want to stay you can no problem !!!! We'll blow up the bed for you

. It's usally held in Conyers.

Wow same kind of beds we have

nyseness

Apr 6 2007, 01:58 PM

QUOTE(darlene @ Apr 6 2007, 12:49 PM)

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 6 2007, 01:44 PM)

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 12:20 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ Apr 6 2007, 12:09 PM)

I don't know if anyone noticed but the beef here tastes completely different.

From where? In JA? I could not eat the beef in JA, I don't know what it was but it wasn't beef.

Dwain's favorite is a jerk Burger from island grill. I told him next time bring me Chicken I could not stand the beef. He Loves burgers down there from Island Grill and Burger King. This are a treat for him.

Thanks Shauna I was wondering what porridge was.

Dwain said he had some last night and I was porridge what is that.

I love cornmeal porridge....

Yea w/cut up hard dough bread in the porridge!!!

BelwinMills

Apr 6 2007, 02:04 PM

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 01:34 PM)

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ Apr 6 2007, 01:22 PM)

FYI....just read in the local paper about the upcoming pice raise on AOS and citizenship....from how they worded it in the paper it could come as soon as june...from 325 to 908...

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dl...D=2007704050352

$908 oh my gosh!

Wow I am glad we are almost done. That is unbelievable.

brownnskinn

Apr 6 2007, 02:29 PM

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 6 2007, 02:04 PM)

QUOTE(Denden @ Apr 6 2007, 01:34 PM)

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ Apr 6 2007, 01:22 PM)

FYI....just read in the local paper about the upcoming pice raise on AOS and citizenship....from how they worded it in the paper it could come as soon as june...from 325 to 908...

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dl...D=2007704050352

$908 oh my gosh!

Wow I am glad we are almost done. That is unbelievable.

I hope they improve the service with the price.

Jonesie

Apr 6 2007, 02:53 PM

Hey everyone - I hope you're all enjoying this lovely Easter weekend!

I am working hard, but been thinking about you all.
CJ - hey girlie!
Belly - what up

I asked hubby what he wants for Sunday dinner and I still haven't gotten an answer. Going to market tomorrow morning to set him up nice. I know it doesn't compare to what he's used to, but it will still be good (I can cook

) and made with

I read some of the comments and disagreements, and I'll just stay outta that.

Anywho - much love to everyone!

BelwinMills

Apr 6 2007, 04:12 PM

Wow I don't like this new way. What is going on with VJ and all the changes. hmm

BelwinMills

Apr 6 2007, 04:23 PM

Check this site out its new to portables http://www.visajourney.com/portals/index.php?auto=1 LOL it tells you the top JA posters. Mindy you come in 3rd Anna 4th

Yes Bored today

Texas Bound

Apr 6 2007, 04:39 PM

Missed you guys today. Ill catch up next week. All this talk about food is making me hungry. I have no idea what to offer sweetie Sunday when he gets here?

I heard that Mcdonalds shut down in Jamaica because no-one would buy it!!! I wont dare offer him a burger. Ha