Tribute To Dad - Creative Monday Linky

  

   I have written a number of posts about my late father Harry Haughton-James since I started this Blog. Although he died when was I was 13 years old I remember a lot about him. I have created what I call my father’s alphabet based on the word FATHER:-

                                                           Faithful

                                                           Affable

                                                           Trustworthy

                                                           Helpful

                                                           Energetic

                                                           Responsible

     

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This was a clock!

   Would you believe that this was once a clock?! My family received it over 30 years ago. After a number of years it stopped working so Janine and I placed a postcard of a Kookaburra where the clock’s face used to be. First we pasted the postcard on a piece of cartridge paper. I am sure this was more than 15 years ago!  Janine received the postcard from one of her pen-pals.

Ginger Lilies - Wordless Wednesday LInky

Ginger Lilies for 12 months!

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Plantain Tarts - Creative Monday Linky

   My family and I have always considered Plantain Tarts as our favourite pastry. Recently we bought some so I went in search of a recipe for it:

RECIPE

3 very ripe plantains

sugar

red food colouring

vanilla

nutmeg

double quantity basic pie pastry

Directions:

1. Boil the plantains in water for about 15 minutes or until tender.

2. Drain and mash them with a fork until they are free of lumps.

3. Add sugar, a drop or two of red food colouring, vanilla and nutmeg.

4.Roll out the pastry and cut out 8 circles using a small plate.

5.On the half of each circle place some of the plantain mixture and fold the other half over.

6. Use a fork to crimp the edges

7. Place the tarts on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 30 - 45 minutes.

Basic Pie Pastry

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup flour

½ cup butter

Iced water

Directions

1.Sift together the salt and flour

2.Add the butter and cut into smaller pieces with a knife while combining it with flour.

3. Pour in some iced water, mixing it a little at a time until the pastry holds together. Do not make it get too sticky. Add more flour if necessary.

4. Wrap pastry in foil and refrigerate until you use it.

     
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They are still there!

    I am here doing everything to conquer the flu. As I sit quietly my eyes drift to this door with pictures of beautiful birds. Some time ago I had a post where I indicated that old calendars don't go to waste at my home.   My twin and I decorated this door over 4 years ago. We used to put up new ones every year. However they still look bright so I have kept them up. Of course they bring back good memories of time shared with my twin.

Dog Exercise?! - Wordless Wednesday Linky

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Curry Mutton - Creative Monday Linky

RECIPE

2lb (1 kg) mutton

salt

black pepper

3 tablespoons curry powder

4 cloves of garlic

1 big onion sliced

2 stalks of escallion, chopped

1-2 hot peppers,chopped

1/4 cup of cooking oil

3 cups of water

Directions

1.Cut meat into small pieces.

2.Season with salt, onion, escallion, garlic, black pepper, hot pepper and curry powder.

3. Allow it to marinate for at least an hour.

4. Cover bottom of pot with oil and place meat in when it gets hot.

5. When meat is lightly brown, cover with water and allow to cook until tender.

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Jamaica - My Homeland

This year is a special year as Jamaica celebrates 50 years of Independence. Below is a poem that I wrote about my homeland.

Jamaica my tropical homeland

Is a place to enjoy sea, sun and sand.

A rich culture here abounds,

Come listen to the pulsating reggae sounds.

Delicious cuisine includes a national dish,

We call it ackee and saltfish.

Spices and herbs provide a sizzling flavour,

A wide range of food you will truly savour.

Blue Mountain coffee is our own,

It has become world renowned.

You will be amazed at the variety of fauna,

Same is the case with our flora.

For sure you will find a big event,

Where many hours will be enjoyably spent.

Artwork and craft items you will want to purchase,

A visit to my paradise will be a memorable experience.

Lily in Sunshine - Wordless Wednesday Linky!

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Chicken in Tomato Ketchup - Creative Monday Linky

1 Chicken

1 Onion chopped

Stalk of Escallion,
4 pegs of garlic

4 Tablespoons of Tomato Ketchup

1 Teaspoon of Sugar

1 carrot cut in strips

1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper ( Optional)

Black Pepper,

Salt to taste

Cooking Oil

Directions

1. Cut up chicken in small parts and wash with lime and water
2. Season with onion, escallion, pepper,garlic, salt, sugar, carrots and black pepper
3. Add 4 Tablespoons of Tomato Ketchup
4. Allow to marinate for a few hours or overnight.
5. Cover pot bottom with oil and place chicken in when oil is hot
6. Cook for about an hour and a half. Every 20 minutes stir pot. Add  a little water in pot and cover it for the final 20 minutes.

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