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So it's 3 days to Christmas and my birthday. I am so excited for this year. Life has been one colorful ride for me this year. I have had many downs and ups but the ups have far outweighed the downs that I am still in shock of the goodness of God in my life.
Had no idea that I was a popular blogger or that what I did really mattered until this year. My spiritual eyes opened this year and my intuition is at diamond peak. I am truly amazed at the changes.
This year, I celebrate my birthday and Christmas with Jamaican cuisine. I love Jamaican food. My sweet Zozo does too. So, it was a no brainer to prepare a Caribbean style menu for Christmas/My Birthday lol...
Here are the things on my menu this year:
Jamaican Oxtail
This delicious looking oxtail stew is from https://www.saveur.com/braised-oxtails-recipe/ my mouth is watering just looking at this picture.
Rice and peas
This delicious dish was made by https://www.grillingcompanion.com/recipe/jamaican-rice-peas-recipe/ I can't wait to cook mine.
Fried Plantain
I love fried plantains and can't wait to cook some for Christmas and my birthday. This eye-catching fried plantain is from https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020517-maduros-fried-sweet-plantains
Vita Malt Coconut and Hibiscus Flavor
Have you tried this drink? It is absolutely amazing! I just tried earlier today and am super excited to drink more of it at Christmas.
Steamed Cabbage
Steamed cabbage is delicious. I really like steamed cabbage. It will be a great feast for sure.
African Hen
I bought 10 lbs of African hen. This picture from https://cuisine228.com/african-fried-chicken/ really captures the spirit of my fried chicken plans. There's something about African free range chicken. You have to cook them for long time and fry them to a crisp.
Cake
You can't have a birthday without a cake to go with it. I am so looking forward to my chocolate cake. My kids lol... are already asking for a slice of the cake and it's not even my birthday yet. I keep explaining to them that it's not time yet.
Finally, I will add a whole lotta LOVE to the special day!
Thank you for reading to the end.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
