Contessa Brown Butter & Coconut Granola…
There is something very seductive about darkness. Dark starry nights, dark roasted coffee, deep dark chocolate. For me, darkness in food translates to something touched by fire, scorched, flavor...
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Food can take on many different personalities. Everyday Food. Celebration Food. Breakfast food. And sadly but necessary “Sick Food”. Growing up in the Caribbean there is one food that seemed to capture...
View ArticleContessa Honey Coconut French Toast
There is a story in the Old Testament where God promised the Israelites a new homeland flowing with “Milk and Honey” after they crossed the dessert. Well, I can easily say without any intended...
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There were seven countries that have laid claim to the Virgin Islands, before it was acquired by the United States in 1917. France and Spain were two of those countries. I suspect it was through them...
View ArticleContessa Sunshine Oatmeal
Nothing compares to the scent of cinnamon, orange zest, and almond extract in the morning. And oatmeal creates the perfect blank canvass to paint those warm sunshine flavor pictures. Substitute the...
View ArticleContessa Island Spiced Iced Coffee
There is no mistaking it. It IS summertime on the island. The humidity has shown up, and the trade winds are working overtime to keep things one notch above comfortable. This is a great time to dust...
View ArticleContessa Pumpkin Rum Flan
As a food blogger, there are times where I don’t want to write about something I made. I just want to make it and email a slice to every person reading the blog, because talking about it just CAN NOT...
View ArticleContessa Banana Fritters
If I had to pinpoint a go to comfort food it would be this simple fritter. What makes it extra special is using the local bananas we grow on island.... Read More
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“I tell you life is sweet, in spite of the misery. There’s so much more. Be grateful.” One of my favorite songs from Natalie Merchant poured through the speakers while I was... Read More
View ArticleThe Cake Lady’s Mango Pound Cake
One of my favorite food crafters is Lisa “Cake Lady” Stevens. Born and raised on St. Croix, Lisa is an entrepreneur who runs a successful bakery in Tampa, Florida. Her... Read More
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