Travel at Home: Experiencing Travel to the Caribbean through Camella’s Kitchen
I have not been on a plane in one year. It’s almost unbelievable that the past year could have gone by so fast, yet so slow. There were a few things I kept busy with at home and one of them was being in the kitchen. Whether it was to take advantage of warm light streaming through the window for photos, or trying out a new recipe, being in the kitchen helped me pass the time.
We’ve been to Jamaica, Panama City, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Curaçao. All those islands and we just hadn’t gotten around to Trinidad and Tobago yet. My love of fish always makes me think back to our vacations in the Caribbean. A fresh piece of fried fish from the sea warms my heart.
After a while spent missing being in the air, I decided to start traveling from home. My first trip, Trinidad and Tobago. Camella’s Kitchen is based in the Washington DC area, but they ship their gourmet sauces and pastries nationwide. They are a Black women owned business and procure many ingredients from small Black-owned farms. I knew their sauces, herbs, and spices would work for a Trinidad and Tobago inspired dish.
I had some branzino on hand and red potatoes. Not exactly a Caribbean meal, but I worked with what I had. Using a couple tablespoons of Camella’s Kitchen Island Herb Blend, I rubbed my fish down, two whole branzino about a pound and a half each. I sprinkled on a little salt to taste, since the Island Herb Blend is salt-free. After about thirty minutes the fish was done perfectly, I then realized the potatoes would need to be cooked an additional fifteen minutes or so. I could have remedied this by actually cutting them smaller. I’ve since tried the Island Herb Blend on one of my island favorites, red snapper, and it tasted just as delicious.
I am working on not making it a requirement, but I just have to have dessert after dinner. Earlier in the day I grabbed a couple slices of cake from a local bakery. As my husband says, I love to ‘level it up’, and seeing how I was on a Caribbean kick, I made a sauce using Camella’s Kitchen Trini ‘Hot’ Pepper Sauce. I think a caramel sauce on any dessert is a winner. I made my usual caramel sauce, added whole pecans, and a teaspoon of Trini ‘Hot’ Pepper Sauce for a Spiced Pecan Caramel Sauce. The spicy caramel sauce made the perfect partner for the thick slice of pound cake. Now if your palette can handle it, definitely add more Pepper Sauce and live your best life.
I am sure what I made isn’t likely the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago, but it made me feel closer to the Caribbean. If you want to feel closer to the Caribbean, or you’re a native of Trinidad and Tobago and you just feel homesick, try Camella’s Kitchen. Their Perfect Neighbor Duo comes with everything I used, a bottle of Trini ‘Hot’ Pepper Sauce and one jar of the Island Herb Blend.
Camella’s Kitchen is now two years old! I have watched the brand grow to become a part of the foundation of food businesses in the DC area. The women behind Camella’s Kitchen support the community and other small business. They even support small food bloggers like myself, as we all try to grow and give back to those around us. Go to https://www.camellaskitchen.com/ to learn more about Karen and Nyana, the mother and daughter duo behind Camella’s Kitchen.
Spiced Pecan Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
Method
- Measure out all ingredients before turning on any heat.
- Heat the 1/4 C of water and 1 C of brown sugar on medium heat in a sauce pan. (I used a 4 quart pan) Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow the sauce to come to a boil. The color will be begin to move closer to a caramel color. (This could take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes)
- Slowly stir in the 1/2 C of heavy whipping cream and turn off the heat.
- Add in the 5 Tbsp of butter, one at a time until mixed in well.
- Add the 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract. Continue to stir.
- Fold in the 1/2 cup of pecan.
- Pour in 1 teaspoon of Trini 'Hot' Pepper Sauce (More or less depending on your taste buds.)
- Let the caramel cool in the sauce pan for 10-15 minutes, depending on how thick you like it. Stir the caramel a couple times as it cools to test the thickness.
- Store the caramel sauce in the fridge. Heat the sauce in the microwave for a few seconds once ready to use.
Discover more from Flights and Foods
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
7,107 Comments
THCA
Hi there would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with? I’m planning to start my own blog soon but I’m having a tough time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your layout seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something unique. P.S My apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!
iklan baris
I got this web site from my buddy who told me on the topic of
this website and at the moment this time I am visiting this website and reading very
informative articles or reviews at this time.
Apple Daily (Hong Kong - London)
Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a very well written article.
I’ll make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful info.
Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely comeback.
swimmingpool
Heya i am for the primary time here. I found this board and I in finding It really useful & it helped me out a lot.
I’m hoping to provide one thing back and help others such
as you aided me.
Link toto togel 4d
Coba pengalaman bermain di platform Vamos88 yang menawarkan berbagai
permainan seru. Akses tautan toto togel 4d dan mainkan permainan di situs
toto untuk peluang menang besar.
organic plant based nutrition
Amazing! Its truly awesome piece of writing, I have got much clear
idea about from this post.
ayuda PFC arquitectura
I am lucky that I discovered this weblog, exactly the right info that I was searching for! .
tab-about-me
It’s actually very complicated in this active life to listen news on Television, so I only use world wide web for
that purpose, and obtain the newest news.
ovalpool sets
My brother recommended I might like this blog. He was once totally right.
This publish actually made my day. You cann’t believe simply how a lot time I had spent for this information!
Thanks!
situs slot gacor
Excellent read, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing some research on that. And he just bought me lunch since I found it for him smile Thus let me rephrase that: Thanks for lunch! “The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create.” by Leonard I. Sweet.
spotify premium mod apk
I like what you guys tend to be up too. This sort of clever work and reporting!
Keep up the amazing works guys I’ve included you guys to our
blogroll.
swimmingpool kaufen
Your style is really unique in comparison to other folks I’ve read stuff from.
Many thanks for posting when you’ve got the
opportunity, Guess I’ll just bookmark this web site.
fren 88
I conceive this internet site contains some real good info for everyone :D. “The test of every religious, political, or educational system is the man that it forms.” by Henri Frdric Amiel.
schwimmbadfolien shop
This is really interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger.
I have joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your wonderful post.
Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!
empresas en inca
I’m often to blogging and i really appreciate your content. The article has actually peaks my interest. I am going to bookmark your website and maintain checking for brand new information.
cara memperbesar burung
This is really attention-grabbing, You’re a very professional blogger.
I have joined your rss feed and look ahead to looking for more of your fantastic post.
Also, I have shared your site in my social networks
Buket bunga
Hello there, I discovered your web site by the use of Google
even as searching for a comparable topic, your website came up, it looks great.
I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
Hi there, just was alert to your weblog through Google, and located that it is
really informative. I’m gonna watch out for brussels.
I’ll appreciate for those who continue this
in future. A lot of folks will be benefited out of your
writing. Cheers!
kera 77 slot
I got good info from your blog
부달
Wonderful blog! I found it while surfing
around on Yahoo News. Do you have any tips on how to get listed in Yahoo News?
I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there!
Thank you
kera 77 slot
I must express my respect for your generosity supporting persons that actually need help on this important area. Your special dedication to passing the message around appeared to be unbelievably invaluable and has consistently permitted guys like me to arrive at their endeavors. Your own invaluable publication entails this much a person like me and much more to my mates. Regards; from everyone of us.