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Tip: How to Spice Up Your Romance with Food

With all the romance in the air this month, we here at Marks Caribbean Cuisine Mark’s Caribbean Cuisine was inspired to give you a few tips for spicing up your romance this Valentines Day.

It is probably no surprise to you that food tops the list of most romantic gifts, along with flowers, cards, and candy

Because food is our specialty here at Marks Caribbean Cuisine, we thought you might like to know what it is about food that makes it so romantic and how you can use food to spice up your love life this Valentine’s Day.

Here are 3 basic tips for creating a meal that speaks the language of romance:

• Keep it simple, but high quality
• Keep it light, not left feeling ‘overstuffed’
• Add flavor and sensuality with spices

So, what is the best meal that meets these romance criteria: FISH.

The experts say that fish is the best because it is simple; yet, when prepared well, it screams, “I love you so much–that I spared no expense to serve you the best!”

Fish is also the best choice because it is light and do not leave the one you love too bloated and overstuffed to feel sexy and romantic after the meal.

And… fish is great because–with the right spices– its aroma and taste literally seduces the senses and increase feelings of sensuality.

Here are some of the most sensual herbs & spices for your fish (or any meal):

• Cloves
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Mint
• Nutmeg
• Pepper
• Rosemary
• Saffron
• Thyme

You’ll be happy to know that all of these herbs and spices are on the menu at Marks Caribbean Cuisine in all of our meals. And, we use other herbs and spices that will keep both your romance and your body healthy (See list in next post).

And… by the way, check out the list below to see a few of the health benefits you receive from some of the spices that’s on the menu here at the restaurant.

So, maybe you want to add spice to your romance this month, but don’t know where to begin…. Don’t worry, we’ll help you out.

Here’s the plan:

1. Look over the list of fish that we discussed in an earlier post.
2. Send a Card that speaks to the one you love from the heart.  One of our favorite partners makes this easy to do. Visit them to learn more: Biziwife|Send Out Cards Shop.

Want to send a card for free? Sign up below and we’ll give you the chance to send a card FREE right from your seat.

Want to leave the Romantic meal to us? Join us in the restaurant for our Valentine’s Day COUPLES ONLY BRUNCH…. Sign up below to receive our Our Special Marks Friends Only Discount.

Coming Next … A Recipe for Love!

Do you have a favorite menu for Romance? Share it below in the Comment Box.

WELCOME! Orlando’s Home for Healthy Jamaican Food

Jamaican food is a very healthy alternative to the fast food stuff generally available because most Jamaican food is made without frying. And, Jamaican seasonings include healthy herbs and spices like fresh thyme, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, etc.

What is Healthy Jamaican Food?

This is a question that is often asked.

But, the healthy Jamaican food served at Mark’s Caribbean Cuisine is more. It uses the leanest meats, the freshest natural ingredients, and cooks most foods in a unique way that preserves all the flavor of authentic Jamaican food… but with the goodness of the best that mother nature has to offer.

Check out the video to take a look at all the tasty…and delicious food on our menu. Then call Mark’s Caribbean Cuisine to place your order NOW.
  
Mark’s Caribbean Cuisine Specializes in Authentic Jamaican Food Seasoned with Healthy Spices & Herbs, Served with High Fiber Peas, Fresh Greens & Vegetables, and Served with the Leanest Cuts of  Meat. Eat with a tall glass of Homemade GINGER Lemonade—made fresh daily and served with Caribbean Ease.(made to order upon your special request).
Call to Enjoy Our Healthy & Delicious Food! 407.699.8800

Call Mark at 407.699.8800.

Anyone have a good recipe for jerk chicken?

Went on a crusie for our honeymoon and they served an awesome Jamaican jerk chicken while on there. It was sweet with just the right touch of hot. Have tried a few since but we have not been able to get it right. Anybody have a good one?

Hope this one works for ya !!

1 tablespoon Ground allspice
1 tablespoon Dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground sage
3/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons Garlic powder or fresh
1 tablespoon Sugar
1/4 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup Soy sauce
3/4 cup White Vinegar
1/2 cup Orange juice
1 Lime juice
1 Scotch bonnet pepper (habanero)
3 Green onions — finely chopped
1 cup Onion — finely chopped
4 to 6 chicken breasts

Seed and finely chop Scotch Bonnet pepper. Trim chicken of fat. In a large bowl, combine the allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar. With a wire whisk, slowly add the olive oil, say sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice.
Add the Scotch Bonnet pepper, onion, and mix well. Add the chicken breasts, cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, longer if possible.
Preheat an outdoor grill.
Remove the breasts from the marinade and grill for 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. While grilling, baste with the marinade. Bring the leftover marinade to a boil and serve on the side for dipping.
Note: Scotch Bonnet peppers, also known as “Habaneros” are the hottest of the capsicum peppers, they’re truly incendiary. Substitute Serranos of Thai Bird Chiles if you can’t find them.

Where can I find a caterer/restaurant who specializes in Jamaican food?

I am having a party for around 80 people and need somebody who will bring it all to us.

Hi,

I understand your dilema…. I am a wedding and event planner who has had lots of experience with these things. I have arranged for entertainment, outside caterers and bar for company parties and believe it or not, its cheaper than you think…. and avoids the stress at this time of year. My services are paid for by the discounts that I save companies, due to the large list of contacts I have.

As you are looking for a particular type of food, depending on where you live, most caterers will have either cooked this before, or maybe willing to try. An outside caterer will do this, but at this time of year, they might be very busy?

If you need any help, questions, advise, just let me know and I will do my best

Good luck xx

How many pounds of chicken does a rotisserie chicken yield?

I am going to make chicken tamales. The recipe calls for 1 1/2 large rotisserie chicken. I have 6 lbs of chicken breast in my freezer I recently bought. How many pounds of the breast do I use to equal 1 1/2 rotisserie chicken?

Cherise, a run of the mill chicken fryer weighs about 3.5 pounds, and contains 1/2 pound of skin and bones. So you would expect about 3 pounds of meat from an average fryer.

I would suggest that you use 4.5 pounds of chicken breast in this recipe. That will make a lot of tamales.

Regards,
Dan