Johnny cake

These were done as part of an order for a Mad Hatter teacup party themed bridal shower. I also did some teacup cupcakes filled with fun colored flowers. Had to throw one Johnny Depp inspired hat in there for the bride, ‘cause you know…everyone needs a

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Bake is a popular breakfast item in Guyana. It requires very few ingredients and is very easy to whip up. There are many types of bake but this is my favorite. It puffs up when

11 · 55 minutes · This recipe is a cultural staple in the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean and is a family favorite(one which I have tweaked a bit over the years to suit various tastebuds) but its a wonderful bread/cake-like dish thats commonly served with soups and souses of all kinds (for breakfast, lunch or dinner)and can also be wonderful after dinner supper topped with jam and served with tea or cocoa. My family especially loves to eat it like a sandwich with cheese or peanut butter in the…

So I ran across a newsletter from the St. Kitts Marriott (received the usual silence upon asking them how to get on the mailing list) and in it was a Johnny Cakes recipe. I thought I'd share it with those of you not in the Caribbean and missing them. Here's a grams to ounces converter if you need one. I always wondered what exactly those were and now know that although they're dangerous to the waist line, they're safe to eat (for vegetarians). I think I'll try to make them sometime. It's…

Johnny-Cakes Recipe for old-fashioned food.

11 · 55 minutes · This recipe is a cultural staple in the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean and is a family favorite(one which I have tweaked a bit over the years to suit various tastebuds) but its a wonderful bread/cake-like dish thats commonly served with soups and souses of all kinds (for breakfast, lunch or dinner)and can also be wonderful after dinner supper topped with jam and served with tea or cocoa. My family especially loves to eat it like a sandwich with cheese or peanut butter in the…

This Bahamian favorite is easy to make, using simple ingredients you likely already have in your fridge and pantry. And while the word “cake” conjures up visions of a rich dessert, Johnny Cake is actually more akin to bread – think cornbread or another dense loaf you might eat as a side dish.

148 · 60 minutes · I used to eat these all the time growing up in the Virgin Islands, simple and good. Great served fish!