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My name is Mercedes Baynes and it's no surprise that I am doing this at all. The only thing that is surprising is the way in which I am reaching out to you. I always love to cook.. and be creative with different flavors. It is a great feeling when I take a bunch of herbs, spices and other raw ingredients and just create a great meal. For me, every dish I create is a masterpiece and I get the most satisfaction just by having others indulge in my meals. My style of cooking is very "old school caribbean. I love simple and different methods of preparing dishes to create meals that are just filled with flavors and satisfying to both the eyes and palate. One pot meals, stews, fish, soups, fritters, cakes and puddings and homemade drinks. Stew down salt fish and johnny cake with a glass of ginger beer or ice water great on a Saturday afternoon. Ms Nicalos ginger wine bread pudding or John Miller's rice and spinach cook-up with fish are some of my favorite dishes. I can go on and on. How I miss those days. I really hope that this website will bring back memories in some of us and create new ones in others.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

TAMARIND DRINK

After making the Tamarind Jam, I had some leftover tamarinds, so I decided to make Tamarind drink. I added a few thin slices of fresh ginger root and some fresh mint leaves. The drink turned out to be very refreshing. Hope you enjoy.

4 cups shelled tamarinds
8 cups of water
2 cups brown sugar
4 pieces of thinly sliced ginger root
a few fresh mint leaves

Combine the tamarinds and water in a larger pitcher and soak overnight. Whisk the mixture to remove the tamarind pulp. Strain the tamarind mixture using a sieve, add the sugar (more if necessary to suit your taste) add the ginger slices. Chill for a couple of hours. Serve over ice garnished with mint leaves. If the mixture is too thick, you can always add more water and sugar to suit your taste.

This drink can be a great thirst quencher during the summer.

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