I have really been brainstorming for an effective way to combine some of the projects I'm working on. Streamlining my efforts will give me more time to be creative. This week I'd like to revisit Gloria's and talk with the proprietor regarding the projected future of Gloria's. There are three locations and all have had a face-lift in recent months.

Gloria's is a food maven in the Caribbean Immigrant community (Brooklyn , NY) known for delicious roti and home-made maubi. Its a Trini owned joint. I was introduced to it in the bottom of the 80's when I met my now husband. Since those days, I frequent the place. There is something in the chick peas I tell you.. the combination of spices I suppose .. makes mi a bit frisky. How do I know its the chick peas. I just know.

Once upon a time I use to be a serious foodie. My eating habits however, have changed dramatically. Lately I've been working really hard at eating a great amount of veggies, fruits and nuts. I never really cared for meat. Red meat in particular takes too much time to chew, chicken dishes can be messy at times and while I like a variety of seafood, after a minute I'm bored. But true to my culture ever so often I get a feeling for a plate of curry goat with white rice as well as oxtail with pigeon peas. I love my rice and peas made with fresh coconut cream, a spring of fresh thyme. eskillion and organic pigeon peas.... and is only since I came to the US and met my husband that I say pigeon peas. I know the same as gungo peas.

Caribbean cuisine is an interesting amalgam. Quite frankly it might be the most exotic culinary fare in the world. Its a meeting of traditions from indigenous to modern cultures that influence Caribbean kitchens.

Criss-crossing Brooklyn to get over to Gloria's via mass transit in this kind of weather is not so easy. It gets down right tedious. However, I am not giving up trying the green way. Walking would be a great idea but from my neibghorhood.. I'd be crazy. Anyway I am heading there on Wednesday with my camera, a note pad and an empty belly.