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🇧🇸Bahamian. 🦀Androsian. 👨‍👩‍👦Mom. 🍽Foodie. 👩🏾‍🏫Teacher.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Bon Appétit 🍴

Ine saying ise a chef (far from it) but I can handle myself in the kitchen when I have to.



When I was younger and single, I didn't really care to cook big meals often. A hot cup of tea or coffee with bread or a sandwich and I was good to go. I lived in the dorms for most of my college years and I cooked even less then lol ramen noodles, spaghetti and oats were my life. Of course I ate out a lot too!

I grew up in Andros, Bahamas having my parents, grandmothers, aunts and cousins cooking all around me, all the time so I always knew how to prepare food, I just didn't care to do it.

Fast forward from being a student to becoming a mom 👪and managing a household, I started to cook and eat more and more home cooked meals to ensure I was eating healthier while pregnant 🤰 and to monitor what my family consumed.

Sooooooo...I'm gonna share some meals I prepared. They're not fancy but its what I like and what my family likes. When I'm cooking I get so animated lol acting like a camera is on me or that I'm cooking in front of a live audience. This post by Gabby👇 is soooo me lol 🤣🤣
Today makes my 3rd time cooking stew fish. The first and third times were amazing but chal please, the second time was a hot mess because I used too much flour and trying to correct it was a lot. I needed to redeem myself from that second attempt so press play and watch me make stew fish!!!


Music: My Islands in the Sun by Lady E


This was one of times I looked in the fridge then looked in the cupboard and threw a meal togther. Nothing fancy but it was filling.

Music: Big Girl Now by Patrice Roberts


In between Sunday dinners and other big or heavy meals, I sometime like to keep it light.


Turkey with breadfruit, broccoli, carrots and other vegetables. Seasoned with curry powder and other seasonings.


I don't eat liver but Jason does so this meal was specifically for him. Liver with shrimp loaded potatoe, corn and garden salad.

Fried Zucchini 😋I did a random Google search for a zucchini recipe and decided to try this one. Slice the zucchini, dip in beaten egg, then in seasoned flour and fry!



Mid week meal. Mashed potatoes with roast beef and carrots

Bread fruit mmmm mmmmm
When Liam was a baby, I used to make bread fruit porridge and feed him. I fell in love with it. I got the recipe from a Jamaican website. The two pictures below are fried breadfruit. Slice the fruit, season to your taste and fry. I seasoned with lime, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Ketchup makes everything better so I added a side of ketchup.



Breadfruit Porridge




In 2017 I visited the Pincho Factory in Sunrise, Florida just to try their Toston Burger which is two fried plantains as the buns then topped with jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and homemade cilantro sauce. Once I was back in Nassau, I wanted a Tosten Burger so I made my own plantain burger.







Bbq ribs are a regular for my household. This day it was paired with macaroni salad and avocado.




Cornish hen with mashed potatoes and corn.





Jason loves a good turkey drumstick...and I indulge him😊


Mashed potatoes and ribs...like I said, we love ribs!



My mom sent me butternut squash from Andros and I took to Google to find a recipe. I choose the hassleback recipe.




Hassleback butternut squash with lambchop and coleslaw.





Peas and rice. I cook with Mahatma Jasmine rice, just love the way it cooks and of course the aroma it gives.

  On a lazy day...garlic butter Pasta Roni with broccoli and bbq chicken breast. I made chicken wraps with the leftover chicken breasts mmmmm...


I have prepared so many meals over the years and while I may complain from time to time of being tired, I'll never stop because it makes me feel so happy to know that I can feed my family EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

Do you cook your own meals? What's your favorite meal to cook or to eat?

How do you deal with picky eaters at home? Comment below.


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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Shein Haul Review

iight so, boom! 💥

Have you heard about SHEIN?🤔

What's the quality of the clothes like?? Is Shein a scam?? Has anyone ever ordered from this website? Is Shein trustworthy?

I’m sure you’re wondering because I asked the same questions too, especially after reading such horrible reviews about a similar site...whew chile, the ghetto!!!

Word of Mouth: 📣

My sister, Donnette, recommended that I check out the site. She ordered first, I was not disappointed with her purcahses so I decided to take a chance on the site as well. 

Soooooo....I will share my honest opinions about Shein and show some items purchased.

Shipping: ✈ 🚚

My last order was made on 28th June 2020, it arrived at the US address on 10th July  2020 and it was in Nassau, Bahamas the following week. However, I didn't go to the courier >>Zanzibar Purchasing & Couriers on Mackey St. & Chesapeake Rd<< until July 30th to get the items. Overall, the shipping time is ok for me.

Packaging: 📦

Each item comes neatly folded in its idividual zip lock bag 👇with the company's name on each side. Even before this pandemic, I always put my new clothing items in the dryer when I get them regardless of where I purchased from, so during this COVID 19 time is no different. Put some heat on em 🔥

True to size? 👗

When I made my first order, I wasn't sure what size to get. I had a bad experience with a different clothing site where I ordered 2x, based on their size chart, and it fit like a large so I was confused. I ended buying an XL bottom just to see where to go from there and now I know to order all of my bottoms in size Large and tops in XL. Always check the reviews before ordering. Every item so far has been true to size, for me, so check their size chart for measurements.

Quality: 👚

Honestly, I was surprised at how thick and well made the clothes are. Of course, I wouldn't compare Shein's clothes to major clothing lines but they get the job done and for the price, its worth it.

You & Your Money💳💰

You can pay using PayPal, Credit/Debit cards, Afterpay and Klarna (Installment payments). You can apply points and coupons to your order as well for discounts. 

Returning Items:

Well...the clothes are not expensive and I’m sure I'll spend more money trying to return them. If an item is not to my liking, I'd probably be better off just giving it away instead of going through the headache of trying to get a refund. So far every item I ordered was satisfactory.

Oookkk....Let's jump right in!

The black belt came with a green dress and the brown belt came with a pair of pants. The leopard and the white belts were ordered seperately. They all fit my waist and they're not flimsy so issa yes for me.



          

When I first decided to cover my living room 🛋sofas, I went to AID on Wulff Road to purchase a set. Unfortunately, they didn't fit (not even close) so I returned them. I was super ecstatic when this order arrived😁and even more so that they fit! The blue "2 seater" and "3 seater" sofa coverings and the chevron print sofa pillow covers are from Shein. The solid yellow and solid gray ones are from Amazon.com. I measured my sofas and matched it to the site and it was true to size. I did struggle a bit trying to get them on but eventually I got em on and I'm pleased.👍


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A few pieces 

from 

Donnette's Closet

Cute & Chic Styles
Size: L

 
 
                                   Bohemian Vibes
          


                 

A few pieces 

from 

My Closet

Casual Styles
Size: L and XL

                        
               
                                              
The denim jumper is size 0XL (from the Plus Size Section) and it is too big for me. It was a part of my first order when I wasn't sure how the clothing would fit. I really like the style of it so I'll order a smaller size later.

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Swimwear

Tops: XL
Bottoms: L
Cover ups: L

                 
I usually always have a difficult time finding swimwear that fit properly and comfortably because my boobies are wildin' lol. With Shein, I can purchase tops and bottoms separately and mix and match. I haven't purchased a one piece yet so I'm not sure about how they fit.

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Always Accessorize 

 
Small Hand bags

Earrings


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I like Shein because it offers a variety of fashion styles at affordable prices. If you are the type who loves trendy and trending clothes but can't or do not want to pay top of the line price, I recommend trying Shein.

But hey...don't wanna take my word for it?! Go check it out for yourself and tell me what you think.

Purchased from Shein before? Comment ✍ below and tell me about your experience.

Visit shein.com for further information.

Note: This is not a paid blog. All items were purchased by my sister and I.

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