Piononos are plantain cups containing picadillo, a tasty treat with made with ground beef, adobo seasoning, and a variety of other goodies.

I do not have a love for fungi! I know it’s the National Dish of Antigua and Barbuda… but, for me, it has two things that are not in its favor: it uses cornmeal and okra (Yes!! I’m sharing my food bias). Emily, our youngest, LOVES fungi, and Connie, who helps me with my cooking classes, usually makes it for her. Go Connie! Today I’m going to put aside my bias and celebrate Antigua and Emily by making fungi my way and with ingredients I love, such as butter and cheese. Oh, and

Pelau is a West Indian comfort food. This recipe is one of my mother's favorites... and mine as well.