Caribbean and Tropical Food

 Sandwiches, salads, smoothies, stuffed - the avocado is right in the ranks of foods with quite tasty outcomes.  It pairs well with eggs, bacon, cheese and tuna for starters. I have even seen it paired with the "Canadian Snackbox" [Sardines]  Dips, spreadables, toppings, salsas and sauces are all treats we enjoy.  Here are some ideas to get your thoughts running.  Avocados can be eaten at most mealtimes with a little creativity - from breakfast to dinner. Have you tried deviled eggs and avocado lime dressing (creamy and healthy).  It is said that a picture is worth 1,115 words. Well, let's look at some of the creations with avocado.   We want to move beyond the go-to guacamole recipe and try more creative dishes. We will realize that we have been limited by our experiences and creativity. Let's stretch our thoughts on food. 

 Food security is a buzz phrase of these times and is being used in various conversations. Taking in various cooking experiences from across the globe, I have seen applications our cultures would only occasionally allow us to think of. For this reason, we have to experiment with our ingredients to explore the full potential of the foods available to us.  Can we turn our attention to the coconut? What comes to your mind first when you think of it? Based on where you live, some people would think of bakes, pies, bread, using it in rice, and for drinks, the immediate image is pina colada. Can we say what we have to in pictures? The recipes are delightful for coconut lovers.  FOOD [images from the Internet, we don't own the rights] BEVERAGES [Images from the internet. We don't own the rights] These and other images flood the imaginations of many when they are at work and think fondly of vacations. Does that mean that coconut evokes thoughts of luxury, rest and relaxation? Who knows

 Food: It is timeless, allowing us to be creative. Many foods from across the planet have the same base ingredients. Still, the application, which includes cultures, tastes, values and artistic expression, creates a myriad of dishes designed to satisfy the requirements of any menu anywhere on earth.  These foods allow us to recognize that with some creativity of thoughts and applications, we would find it difficult to starve. Sure, there are elements of culture and conditioning of our minds. I will share some videos to illustrate that we are limiting our options as people within our localized and cultural norms.  Take a look here and really delve in: Asia: These two videos showcase foods that can be found around the region. The key is their application by the locals in those countries. I hope that you found it as insightful as I have.  Worthy of consideration is that we may reduce food costs within our own countries just by learning a few things about these preparation and cooking proc