10 Things

Above: Colmado Bani, Ens. Ozama 10 Things I Like About the Dominican Republic Avocado season Mango season Fresh fruit and juice on the street corner Climate Colmados, especially Super Colmados — open 7 days a week from 7am – 11pm on average, colmados are like mini markets that deliver. Plus they offer seating if you …

The Lunchbox

So this story is an example of how it is the nature of Dominicans to deny responsibility no matter what. I don’t know if it is a survival instinct or just a part of the culture. I few years ago I was living in Gazcue with my children. I had a woman, Aracelis, working with …

Spicy Fish Chowder

Spicy Fish Chowder   Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins   You can control how spicy you like it. Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 filet of white fish cut in small chunks The Trio: diced medium onion, carrot and stalk of celery 1 Tbsp butter 1 tsp …

The Butter Problem

Today we went to pick up a payment from one of my clients. It was a little bit far and time was tight so we decided we needed to take a car instead of a bus. A taxi would cost around 400 pesos or $12 round trip but one of my ex’s friend’s girlfriend’s son …

Boiled Egg Curry

Boiled Egg Curry   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins   Unusual dish for westerners but very tasty Recipe type: Main dish Serves: 4 Ingredients 5 Eggs Hard-boiled 3 Small Tomatoes Chopped 1 Onion Chopped Fine 2 Cloves Garlic Minced 1 Piece 1″ square of Ginger Grated 2 …