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Johnny Cake
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Johnny Cake

It is generally agreed that Native Americans taught the English settlers how to make cornmeal cakes. Some link it to the Native  American word for joniken, while some called them "journey" cakes.    Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup buttermilk   Directions:  Sift together the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk and form six small balls. On a floured surface, press them out to 1-inch thickness and bake…


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Grilled Corn with Sriracha Aioli

Ingredients: 3/4 cup raw cashews 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup water 1-2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp maple syrup 1 tbsp lime juice Sea salt + black pepper (to taste) 1 tsp sriracha 1 pinch each chili powder, smoked…


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Cooking with Rum

Rum has long been synonymous with festive drinks and warm, sunny islands. But its sweet, sugary base has over time easily extended itself to become an integral addition to a host of delicious desserts. This spirit has also made its…


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Bermuda Meyer Lemon Loaf

Growing up I had no idea that Bermuda was full of stone fruit and citrus trees. Even now, it seems to be a hidden secret. Maybe it is just me, but I do feel that their rarity makes them that…


Sarah Wight

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chimichurri Sauce

We first made these for a cooking class at the Chef Shop earlier in the Spring. They were the best part of the class – the sweetness paired with earthy goat’s cheese and a zingy herbs vinaigrette is delicious. They…

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Classic Key Lime Pie

Best enjoyed on a sunny summer afternoon!   For the Crust 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs ⅓ cup granulated sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled   For the Filling 1 cup (240 ml) key lime juice…