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Friday, 1 May 2020

WE COOKINʻ IN HAWAIʻI: CARIBBEAN & PACIFIC CULINARY FUSION

What do Caribbean and Pacific Islanders have in common?
Letʻs see how much we can find out. Who can name a main staple for both Caribbean and Pacific Islanders?

WE COOKINʻ: ECLECTIC VINCY CUISINE is currently a returned guest in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, an archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. In 2018, after a period of 30 years absence from the ʻaina (land) and ʻohana (family); we made a choice to respond to the call of itʻs natural environment and spiritual forces. Since that time to now, we have been exploring the islands of Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, and Oʻahu; in search of the common denominators which bring us together as a Human family. In this Raspect, I am learning more about Hawaiian Culture, History, Language and way of life.
Where am I?


As Creator/Producer of WE COOKINʻ, I hope to utilize prior knowledge of my own Afro-Caribbean origin; as a tool to guide my comparative study of Pacific and Caribbean culinary styles, foods used in daily life,  in stories told and much more on this blog. As most artists who are passionate about creating art know, it a process, a work in progress. WE COOKINʻ is my canvas and the local culinary artists, the local foods and products they utilize in their recipes, the history and relevance of the foods used in these recipes, will all encompass the culinary art that will unfold in these pages.


Recipe for fried green bananas, Caribbean style.

A day in the life of We Cookinʻ

Chef Carolina Gaviota

Mayumi Oda, visual and culinary artist

A Sunset Where?


A few of my favorite fruits found in Caribbean & Pacific. Can you name them?

Local fish. Do you know what they are called?


Guess Where?Itʻs almost 5:00 A.M. am up and I decided to take the time to share these thoughts. Consider this my 2020 introduction to Hawaiiʻs culinary artists, and  the follow up on WE COOKINʻ: ECLECTIC VINCY CUISINE. It is with love I share these thoughts. Inspired by all those family, fans, friends and supporters of WE COOKINʻ, who stay in touch or are interested in seeing new episodes. May it be Our Creatorʻs Will that I live to fulfill the production of new episodes. Till such time, I will continue from time to time keeping you informed of our progress. To all of you, I say my heartfelt thanks for being Loyal and Royal family, fans, friends and supporters of WE COOKINʻ.Feel free to holla at a Goddess 

Friday, 8 May 2015

SUMMARY OF SEASON 4 & PREPARING SEASON 5

Grateful for an awesome Season 4 on Carib Vision. We opened last year during our October 2014 4th year Anniverssary on Air. Forever thankful to Our Divine Creator, and all our family, fans, friends, sponsors(Special thanks to C.K,Greaves & Co. Ltd. for being No 1 for We Cookin' since 2010). Greetings to all We Cookin' Eclectic Vincy Cuisine family, fans, friends, sponsors, supporters, viewers and constructive critics. We are so grateful to Our Creator for the breath of life and having celebrated our 4th year of Producing and Creating fresh episodes of We Cookin'. We are ever mindful of the love and support of all our sponsors, our viewers and the talented Culinary artists who have appeared on the program during these four years. As we move into the 5th year of Production, we acknowledge again our Fresh New Production Team at Prographixx, namely Silbert IceKid Defreitas and Daffodaleia Williams, whose creative and open minds, helped raise the standards for We Cookin's Season 4 on Carib Vision. Currently, we are preparing to make Season 5 even more amazing, using the fresh local bounty of St. Vincent & the Grenadines' Agricultural and Marine produce; and featuring familiar talent and new faces who love to eat, and share their favorite recipes. We ask for your patience for the new episodes and urge you to continue viewing Season 4 repeats on Carib Vision and catch up on favorites. ‪#‎DivineLove‬ ‪#‎DivineOrder‬ ‪#‎KingdomMindSet‬‪#‎WorksWithFaith‬ ‪#‎FaithinWorks‬ ‪#‎EatLocal‬ ‪#‎BuyLocal‬ ‪#‎SupportLocal‬‪#‎AyitiYurumein‬ 
We Cookin' will feature some of the recipes from Season four episodes as per requests. Again, we are very grateful for your patience in waiting for updates of We Cookin'. Stay in touch and share your ideas, constructive critique and great recipes. Look forward to hearing and seeing you.

SEASON FOUR REPEATS ON CARIB VISION

PREPARING BREADFRUIT SALADE II
BREADFRUIT SALADE II

1/4-1/2 BOILED OR ROASTED BREADFRUIT
1 LG. FRESH CUCUMBER
3 SMALL TOMATOES
2-3 GARLIC CLOVES
1 ONION
1/4 CUP OF CHOPPED RED HYBISCUS LEAVES
1/4 CUP OF MORINGA BLOSSOMS
1/4 CUP OF FRESH LOCAL LIME JUICE
1/4 CUP LIQUID AMINO ACID OR LOW SODIUM SOY SAUCE
1/4 CUP FRESH LOCAL COCONUT OIL


PROCESS:
Wash, peel and cut the cucumbers,  tomatoes, red hibiscus leaves, cut and separate the mooring blossoms from the stems. Chop garlic cloves into fine pieces. Chop finely the onion. Put all aside for the time.
In a small mixing bowl; squeeze and strain the juice of 1-2 limes or lemon. Add ¼ of coconut  or olive oil,  liquid amino acid or low sodium soy sauce, chopped garlic,  and mix with a wisk until all ingredients are combined into a dressing consistency.  Set aside for later use.

Using your left over boil or roast breadfruit; remove any skin and cut breadfruit into small to medium size cubes .  This should yield at least a 16oz. of the cubed breadfruit. Place in a large salad or mixing bowl. add  the cut or cubed cucumbers and tomatoes, to the breadfruit, add  chopped parts of the red hibiscus, pour dressing over salad and stir with a salad spoon and fork. Make sure you to allow the cut veggies, chopped leaves and blossoms, and dressing to mingle with breadfruit without smashing breadfruit chunks. 
Garnish salad platter or bowl with a lettuce or pack choi leaf, place a heaping spoon or two of the breadfruit salad, garnish with a sprinkle of the Moringa leaves and serve.

Makes 3-4 servings

WE COOKIN' WAS HOSTED BY RACHAEL PUNNETT

AT

SPIRIT OF THE VALLEY YOGA RETREAT




Travel to this enchanting location  in Queensburry, Buccament Valley, and meet founder/owner of this retreat, who shared her great recipes with We Cookin' during Season 4 on Carib Vision. If you missed those episodes and want Rachael's recipes for Cocoa Tea, Cassava Balls, Fried Plantain Fritters with Ginger, YOU GOTTA STAY TUNED ON CARIB VISION. 


ZEN MOON HOST/OWNER AT THE BUSH BAR
We Cookin' had an exclusive day filming at the Private Bush Bar, with Zen Moon; in the lush volcanic mountains of St. Vincent & the Grenadines. 

STRICTLY ITAL & GOOD POSITIVE VIBRATIONS

FIYA!

CABIN IN THE WOODS AT THE BUSH BAR

 Getting a tour of Zen's Organic Gardens & Guest Cabins. For more info, contact Zen Moon on Facebook.

Tune in to the repeat episodes of WE COOKIN' SEASON 4 for lots more.  Tues. 7PM, Wed. 5AM &3PM, Fri. 11:30AM & Sat. 8:00 AM. Stay Tuned for previews of Season 5

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Sunday, 9 November 2014

MEET WE COOKIN' SEASON 2014 2015 PRODUCTION TEAM

PGX PROGRAPHIX VIDEO & GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO


DAFFODAELIA WILLIAMS & SILBERT "ICEKID" DEFREITAS

RAISING THE BAR ON STANDARDS FOR WE COOKIN' ECLECTIC VINCY CUISINE SEASON 2014 2015. #CREATIVEMINDS # PRODUCTIVEPEOPLE #TEAMWORK #ISLANDLIFE #INTERNATIONAL

Friday, 26 September 2014

WE COOKIN' AT DIVISION STREET GRILL IN PEEKSKILL NEW YORK #INTERNATIONAL

THE FERN TREE

SiStar Lafern Joseh, Founder of The Fern Tree. Business wombman, social activist; Harriet Tubman will move mountains for Our People. One of the newest co-producers or We Cookin'


RESTAURATEUR PAR EXCELLENCE

My brother from another mother, Mr. Arne Paglia, Peekskill Businessman, Owner of DIVISION STREET GRILL; whose creative genius brought together two master culinary artist on We Cookin'. Real Kool Man. He made sure we had everything needed to create a few great recipes for We Cookin' Eclectic Vincy Cuisine. Good food, excellent wine, and whole lot of fun.


MASTER CHEF PASQUAL SHARWA

Master Chef Pasqual Sarwa, Division Street Grill's resident culinary artist for 12 years now. A great sense of humor and definitely not camera shy. He created two marvellous salad platters for We Cookin'.:the Seafood Salad & the Grilled Vegetables Salad,   Awesome healthy dining.


GRILLED SEAFOOD SALAD

Chef Pasqual's seafood salad includes fresh salmon, jumbo shrimp, and scallops. I will let the pic describe how delicious this is. These recipes will all soon be featured on We Cookin'. Stay tuned.

GRILLED VEGGIES SALAD

Grilled Vegetables, green and yellow zuchinni, asparagus, portobelo mushrooms, cherry tomatoes on a bed of mixed green, with Sarwa dressing. 





MASTER CHEF 

Master Chef, Vaden Jeffrey of Soul Luxe; prepared fresh wild salmon cakes. A pro, who has been featured on the Food Network. He definitely made the filming easy. — at Division Street Grill.

WILD SALMON CAKES READY FOR THE PAN

Chef Vaden;s Salmon cakes ready to go in the pan — at Division Street Grill.


WILD SALMON CAKES SERVED ON A BED OF MIXED GREENS HOUSE VINAIGRAITE


Salmon cakes served on a mixed green platter with home made vinaigrette. Da Bomb! We were about 8 or 9 on set, and he made more than enough for us to gorge ourselves.


MIXED NUTS

l-r guest directors, actors, videographers, key grip, food tasters, critic, and the best advice section during a filming. Kee, Wilfredo, Michele, and Meow. 

WE COOKIN' ECLECTIC VINCY CUISINE @ DIVISION STREET GRILL
COPYRIGHTS, IP & ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY WONDO GHENET
2014 NEW SEASON

Monday, 15 September 2014

THE FERN TREE PRESENTS: A BOOK SIGNING & FOOD TASTING

WE COOKIN' SHARING & TASTING AT THE FERN TREE

13 SOUTH DIVISION STREET
PEEKSKILL, N.Y. 10566

Culinary Artist/Author 


Empress Modupe Olufunmi-Jacobs; 

will be at the Fern Tree, sharing recipes 

from the recently published,

 We Cookbook: Easy & Healthy Eclectic 

Vincy Recipes Vol I. 


Come meet & greet the author, while 


sampling some of her eclectic recipes. 



JOIN US IN THE CELEBRATION:

SATURDAY 20TH, SEPTEMBER 2014

6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M.

FOR MORE INFO & DIRECTIONS

CONTACT:http://www.theferntree.com/




Tuesday, 2 September 2014

WE COOKIN' NEW SEASON CELEBRATES THE AFRAKAN DIASPORA

We Cookin' Eclectic Vincy Cuisine celebrating our four year anniversary, linking St. Vincent & the Grenadines with the Diaspora community in U.S. Started filming some segments for the new season. Here is a sneak preview of culinary artist Sasha King; making her St. Lucian style Vegetable Pumpkin Soup & Cod Fish Cakes. 

While in the tri-state area, We Cookin' is calling on all culinary artists who love using Caribbean, Afrakan and Asian foods in their recipes. Come show us what you got and maybe get featured as a visiting culinary artist on We Cookin' Eclectic Vincy Cuisine's New Season, premiering October 2014 on Carib Vision. 
 CULINARY ARTIST SASHA KING ON WE COOKIN'
 SASHA KING'S COD FISH BATTER
 SASHA'S COD FISH CAKES SERVED WITH TAMARIND SAUCE
 SASHA KING'S COD FISH CAKES LUCIAN STYLE
 COD FISH FROM LOCAL GROCERS
 SASHA KING'S VEGETABLE PUMPKIN SOUP

SASHA KING'S VEGETABLE PUMPKIN SOUP

SASHA KING'S COD FISH CAKES LUCIAN STYLE

SASHA KING'S COD FISH CAKES LUCIAN STYLE TASTE SO GOOD I COULD EAT A DOZEN BY MYSELF
 SASHA KING ENDORSES WE COOKBOOK


 GREAT TEAM WORK WITH CULINARY ARTIST SASHA KING & #BROOKLYNBADGIRL PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER,  IMARI DUSAUZAY.
 TOP CLASS DESIGNER MOSHOOD, ENDORSES WE COOKBOOK.

SASHA KING ENDORSES WE COOKBOOK
 VEGIES FROM THE LOCAL GROCERS, #ILANDLIFE #BROOKLYN
 FRESH PARSLEY , COCONUT, EDOES, TANYA AND PUMPKIN, ALL ISLAND PRODUCTS FOUND IN BROOKLYN.
 FRESH GARLIC
 PLATE UP:
DON'T FORGET TO WATCH YOUR VINTAGE EPISODES OF WE COOKIN' ECLECTIC VINCY CUISINE, ON CARIB VISION:. 7 PM, WED. 5 AM & 3 PM, SAT. 8 AM
ON TEMPO: 10 AM WEEKDAYS. STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEW SEASON.

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