Nota Bene - Balls!

Back in July, I spent some time in Tobago. This post was inspired by my memories of that trip and the taste of a popular Tobagonian treat called, Bene balls.



Bene or Benne is an African word for Sesame seed. I secretly call these Tobago Jawbreakers and they are my guilty pleasure. Considerable effort is required to bite into one; the old and infirm need not apply. Oh, but they are so good.

Kitchen Closed

Just popping in quickly to let you all know that I am on a short holiday and will be back soon.

Friendly Toast, Cambridge

Finally, a diner to die for...

Le Petit Dejeuner, Toronto

When in Canada, be sure to try some peameal bacon, ideally with poached eggs and hollandaise on top...

Give Your Dog a Makeover

Do your hot dogs need a makeover? Mine did. Honestly I had fallen into a rut. Bun, dog, ketchup, mustard - maybe some slaw at the side - NOT (God forbid) for fear of histrionics and major toddler meltdowns, slaw on the top. Never slaw on the top people!

How many of you are like me in thinking that this is kiddie fare, not suitable for adult tastes? Well think again.....here they are... hot

How to Give someone Bad News

Bake a cheesecake. Put a whole bunch of cherries on top. Serve before delivering the bad news or an awful truth.

Cherries are are an import item to the Caribbean. They come in cans, or as artificially coloured and sweetened maracshino cherries.


I have long been curious as to the taste of imported cherries as compared our local Barbados cherry. When you do see fresh cherries they are just