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  • I have had 'one of those days' today. I need some #Caribbeanfood comfort - specifically (is dat even a word? 😨)#jamaicancurry with some #hardfood. And to be honest I could do with just buring my head under the covers and shutting the world out. But the hustle never stops and life throws cruve balls every so often. As they say, it's how you react that matters. Looking back over the last few hours I guess I could have reacted differently. Though sometimes a good cry is just as good as punching stupid people in the throat so they stop talking #@$& . . Here's hoping you are all standing your ground through the struggles you may come up against. . . . Light and Love to you Beautiful souls. Alicia @KitchenTakeovers . Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖
  • Tofu is such a fab and versatile ingredient. I know alot of folks don't like it. But I LOVE IT! once you know how to work with it and the various textures anything is culinary possible with this ingredient. I use @cauldronfoods #organictofu, seasoned with ginger and soy sauce. Then steam the whole block, slice and pan seared. . . Alicia @KitchenTakeovers . Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖
  • One of my absolutely favourite dishes to whip up when short on time or just fancy something tasty AF and satisfying. . . This North African dish #shakshukah is heaven drizzled with #oliveoil and served with home made #ciabatta. . . I topped this version with crispy turkey rashers and watched as they sink into gooey egg yolk 😍 What's your go to simple dish? Let me know perhaps I can try making it 😆😊 . . . Alicia @KitchenTakeovers . Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖
  • Laid out this awesome platter for todays 'Journey of Flavours' workshop. We took a journey through the Caribbean with festival, caramelised fried plantain and #ackee. We then head over to the Meditaranian, Middle East and North Africa. With a range of delightfully fragrant and piqunat dishes. Slow cooked chicken in walnut and pomegrante sauce, fresh pomegrante and parsley with plain rice. Sticky, sweet and tangy roasted aubergines with pitta bread. Super spicy #jerkpork ribs on a bed of cucumber and sweet gem lettuce. . . . Alicia @KitchenTakeovers . Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖
  • This is my FRIEND & Business buddy Colin (@thesimplecook9), together we make up NL Streetfood & Catering. We have individually and collectively had an eventful year in catering. Yesterday after a successful tasting platter, we are beyond happy to be offering our services for Ben & Jerry's cooperate lunches. As always, thanks to everyone who continue to support us. From visitng us at our streetfood market or hiring us for your event and passing on our details. We are pleased so many of you love the fusion flavours we bring you. . Alicia @KitchenTakeovers . Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖
  • The #vegan #toffeepudding to revival all others 😄😊 okey thats a bold claim but this pud is blooming delish. Gooey and uber morish, it is the perfect treat when you are craving a sugar hit. Only a small piece will satisfy even the sweetest of tooth. Recipe from the lovely @bettinas_kitchen book. As most of you already know - I am not a huge sweets fan, so made the pudding with less sugar and added salt flakes on top. I also added some sushi ginger to the batter and the vanilla to the sauce instead of the batter (mainly cause I forgot - lol ). This was served with some plain sugar free soya yogurt which helped cut through the sweetness. This is a delightful vegan treat that everyone can enjoy. Plus it's got great fibre content from the dates! 😉 Have an awesome #bankholidaymonday folks, light and love to yah xx . . Alicia @KitchenTakeovers Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖
  • Festival: Jamaican fried, sweet dumplings with a hint of fragrant woody spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla). Eaten as a snack, with breakfast or lunch dishes - but honestly, we eat this anytime of the day. There are numerous recipes online so really just pick one and make go of it. All you need to keep in mind is that it should be fluffy on the inside, brown and just slightly crisp on the outside. The shape is also important, if it's not oval it in shape it's just another sweet dumpling. 😂😂😂 . .Alicia @KitchenTakeovers Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖
  • I have not had #ackee (see write up below) in years! But I saw some at the supermarket (sold in tins) and had a sudden pang for some #jamaicanfood. Traditionally we would have this as a breakfast dish with salted cod (#ackeeandsaltfish). However, this dish can easily be made #vegan by ommitting the fish. Which is how I made this version, though I did serve it with a side of dry fried turkey mince seasoned with chilli, fish sauce, garlic and ginger 👍. . . . 👓 ACKEE: Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica. With it's roots originally from Africa. Ackee is derived from the word “Ankye” from the Twi language of Ghana. The fruit typically grows in clusters on the branches. It has a characteristic red skin that, when opened, exposes three large, black seeds. Attached to the yellow flesh that is eaten. . . WARNING: The unriped fruit and other parts of the fruit contains a toxin called HYPOGLYCIN A. When ingested, this toxin causes several side effects such as vomiting, drowsiness and muscular exhaustion. More serious side effects include prostration, and possibly even coma or death. (Let's look pass that and continue...) . . 🍴 the flavour is mild, with a buttery and creamy texture. It may look like scrambled eggs when cooked but tastes nothing like it!! Ackee is a fruit, but with a savoury note. Making it a great match for fish, meats and vegetable dishes a like. . . 🎓 Ackee is rich in iron and potassium so it great for lower blood pressure and improving circulation when eaten as part of a balanced diet. The fibres and vitamin C content can also help in keeping the digestive system healthy and giving the immunse system a boost. . . So, aside from the potential health risk if the fruit is not harvested correctly. It has a whole host of benefits not just it's culinary uses. 😉 there you have it folks - alittle foodie nutrition for yah. 😊 . . Alicia @KitchenTakeovers Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖
  • Nothing like a bowl of hot rice and well seasoned veg...#vegansrejoice 😄😃 I made enough for two but went back for seconds (don't judge me I had a crazy day and this food just hit the spot). .#spicyfoodlovers recipe below 👇 . . . . RECIPE . . 👉1 aubergine roasted in the skin (this can be done the day before) 1 banana shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, crushed and minced 1 tbs Sesame oil 1 tsp Chilli flakes 1 tsp Sesame seeds 1 tsp Fresh ginger shavings 6 -8 button mushrooms, halved 1/2 head Nappa cabbage, medium shred 1 tbs sweet soy sauce Salt (to taste). . . . 👉🔪 Heat the oil in a heavy base pan, chuck in the shallot and sweat down add the flesh from the aubergine and stir through. Add the mushrooms and turn up the heat, give it a quick stir fry for 1 minute. Add the cabbage, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and chilli. Lower the heat and cover with a lid for 3 minutes. Lift the lid, taste that dish, chuck some more seasoning on if you want, add the sesame seeds - stir through and serve that bad boy with some rice! 😋😋 *if you are a meat eater chuck a few choice bits of bacon or diced chicken after the shallots* . . . Alicia @ KitchenTakeovers Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖 . . . . . #youarewelcome #sharphome #femalechefs #eatlikeavegan #veganrecipes #quickdinners #makemehungry #kitchentakoverswithAlicia #KTFAM #nappacabbage #sesameseeds #veganfoodshare #foodvideos #recipeshare @sharphomeeu
  • When chickpeas hit the pan you know it's going to be magic! Chickpeas are an important protein and carbohydrate source. They are also very diverese in their application. From baked goods in the form of #meringue using the water from the chickpeas. The flour can be used for cakes and pancakes 😋 it is a great alternative to using eggs in baked goods. From curries to pea cakes they are a fab addition to any store cupboard. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE WAY OF USING CHICKPEAS? . . Alicia @ KitchenTakeovers Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖 . . . . . #kitchentakovers #chickpeacurry #kitchentakeoverswithalicia #cookbeautiful #whatveganseat #vegancurry #eatmoreplants #femalechefs #caribbeanchefs #spicelovers #veganfoodshare
  • Another fab afternoon taking over a lovely familys kitchen with my business buddy @thesimplecook9 we had #currygoat with #riceandpeas and #vegancurry on the go here. Stay tune for more updates from our combined catering events 😊 . . .Alicia @ KitchenTakeovers Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖 . . #kitchentakoverswithAlicia #kitchentakovers #privatecatering #femalechefs #caribbeancusine #eventcatering #theculinaryquest #nlstreetfoodandcatering #theculinarynutritionist
  • Happy Saturday folks! I am busy preparing for a private catering event tomorrow. But took the time out to make myself the 'Sweet Potato Cakes with Dill Yoghurt' from @bettinas_kitchen book Happy Food. So HERE is my first remake and posting 🙈 Bettina I made some changes but hope you won't mind. Changes I made are as follows. 1: I didn't have any apple so I used 1/4 ripe plantain. 2: I used plain soya yoghurt instead of the cashew one ( but next I will do that for sure). 3. The greens were a mixture of stuff I had in the garden (Good King Henry, red Sorrel, rocket and pea shoots) plus some sprouted seeds and h toms. 4. I also added some *vietnamese (see previous post and IG Stories) coriander and tarragon to the yogurt. Next time I will also add in alot more chilli as I couldn't really taste the heat from the one I used. In all, I was happy with the outcome and found it filling (perhaps the added carbs from the plantain?) and delicious! Wishing you all a fab weekend!! . . .Alicia @ KitchenTakeovers Till next time 👉 'Eat mindfully, Drink responsibilly, and Excercise your mind & body'. 💕💖 . . . #veganrecipes #veganfoodshare @veganrecipez_ #glutenfreevegan #eventcatering

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