CSA Eats: Open-faced Meatball Squash Sandwich & Spicy Swiss Chard
CSA Eats: Open-faced Meatball Squash Sandwich & Spicy Swiss Chard

The start of May marked the start of a new season for the local CSA program I participate in. Since we’re at the tail end of spring, we’ve been getting a lot of greens. I decided to pair the Swiss chard that I got in a recent share with some winter squash that I had left over from last year’s program. To these goodies, I added another item that I found in my freezer: meatballs. The end result was a vibrant dish of spicy chard paired with a hearty squash sandwich that was oozing with the robust flavor of tomatoes and that umami from the meatballs. Yes, it was as amazing as it sounds!

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Summer Releases: Try Our Curated Boxes and Get Free Shipping Too!
Summer Releases: Try Our Curated Boxes and Get Free Shipping Too!

You have to admit, this past spring in the DMV has been pretty chilly. Now that we’re out of this cold snap and the weather is warming up, so too are our operations here at Camella’s Kitchen. While we have something special cooking up for later on in the summer, we are excited to announce the launch of our curated boxes! Since we offer a variety of flavors to choose from, we know it’s hard at times to select just one or two. That’s why we’ve created two different boxes to satisfy your curiosity. Each curated box will come with four pre-selected flavors that guaranteed to spice up your life.

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From the Kitchen: Corn and Black Bean Salsa
From the Kitchen: Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Can you believe it’s almost summertime already? In case you haven’t gotten the memo, we love bold and colorful dishes - especially when it’s hot outside! Since we like a good salsa every now and then, we decided to try a recipe that’s perfect for summertime gatherings - even if it’s just a party of one. A corn and bean salsa is a great way to combine spicy and tart flavors. See inside to learn how to make it.

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From the Kitchen: Yellow Curry Rice
From the Kitchen: Yellow Curry Rice

In case you haven’t gotten the memo, we’re fans of curry! It’s a very fragrant spice that adds an intense punch to dishes. While you might not automatically think of adding curry to rice, we’re here to show you that it can be done. Not only does curry add that extra oomph of flavor to plain rice, but it transforms its color as well. So give it a try, and see how you can jazz up your pot of rice!

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From the Kitchen: Spicy Tuna Salad
From the Kitchen: Spicy Tuna Salad

When you’re in a pickle and wondering what to do with all those cans of tuna at home, why not give our spicy tuna salad a try? It’s a nice way to liven up food on a day that might otherwise need some excitement. And if you’re already having an exciting day, then our tuna salad makes a colorful and spicy addition! We love this recipe as it’s so easy to make - no heat is required. All you need is a bowl and a few simple ingredients. Join us to learn how you too can make this at home.

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From the Kitchen: Zaboca Choka
From the Kitchen: Zaboca Choka

Who doesn’t love a good guacamole? It’s the perfect addition to parties and get-togethers. And when you’re stuck at home, it’s a great comfort food that satisfies your need for salty and spicy at the same time. We did a Trinidadian take on guacamole, and made a zaboca choka. In case you’re wondering, zaboca is Trini speak for avocado. Our choka is a quick and easy recipe. You’ll be astounded by the taste - it’s better than what you’ll get at any grocery store!

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From the Kitchen: Spicy Black Bean Chili
From the Kitchen: Spicy Black Bean Chili

When it’s cold outside, we love hearty, tasty meals. Chili is a simple and effective dish that warms us up. Black bean chili in particular, is one of our favorite vegetarian dishes - it’s spiced just right, and is very filling. Being from Trinidad, we of course love all things hot. While at home, we tried a spicy take on the dish. Making chili is a great way to use those cans that you’ve stocked up on in your pantry. See inside for video, recipe, and serving suggestions.

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From the Kitchen: Caribbean Boiled Corn
From the Kitchen: Caribbean Boiled Corn

There are a few things us Trinis like the most: food, fetes, and Carnival. Since we couldn’t grace the streets of Port of Spain for Carnival, we decided to recreate one of our street food favorites. Boiled corn is simply a Caribbean take on corn on the cob. It is chock full of herbs and spices - so it makes for a delicious treat! See inside for video, recipe, and serving suggestions.

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From the Kitchen: Curry Channa and Potatoes
From the Kitchen: Curry Channa and Potatoes

You’ve seen us make curry chicken wings. Now we’re at it again with our curry channa and potatoes. In Trini speak, channa is our way of saying chickpeas. While this delectable dish serves as a great accompaniment to meat, it is very hearty and also tastes great with rice, vegetables, or bread. See inside for video, recipe, and serving suggestions.

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Bringing Our Flavors into the New Year
Bringing Our Flavors into the New Year

Happy New Year to all! I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who supported us during this past year by ordering from us, or by showing up and participating in our events – be it at festivals or markets. It was our first time vending at these events, and we enjoyed hearing from you all, even if it was just a simple hello. We had fun answering inquiries about the products, and also took pride in introducing a sample of the flavors the Caribbean has to offer.

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Sharing What We Love About Running a Family Business with Ramon Ray of SmartHustle
Sharing What We Love About Running a Family Business with Ramon Ray of SmartHustle

Recently Camella’s Kitchen had an opportunity to speak with Ramon Ray of SmartHustle. As it was our first podcast, there were some nerves, but it was a thrilling experience overall! We appreciated being able to speak on what we do at Camella’s Kitchen – which is making our bold Caribbean flavors accessible to those in the DC metro area and beyond. See inside for some highlights from our interview.

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Reflecting on the Woman Who Inspired It All
Reflecting on the Woman Who Inspired It All

Growing up as a child, I always witnessed my mom in her kitchen preparing a variety of dishes to feed her family and friends. My mom, Camella, would rise up early in the morning, and would start preparing fresh food every day – for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I don’t know where she got the energy from to do all that cooking, and to attend to her other chores as well. But I do know that I was fascinated by the different culinary dishes she prepared.

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