Chef Biography
In 1988, British born Janice Barber Ryan made a career and lifestyle change from dental nursing and medical sales, when she and her husband moved to St. Kitts in the West Indies and bought a 300-year old derelict plantation. After two years of restoration, they opened it at first as an inn and called it The White House. Six years later, in 1996, they opened another restaurant in the capital of St. Kitts called the Georgian House. In 1998, Great Chefs Television flew into St. Kitts to tape Chef Janice at the White House for their production of Great Chefs of the Caribbean for the Discovery Channel.
Hurricanes took their toll on both properties, but Chef Janice bounced back and she and her husband opened Nirvana at The Fairview Great House on St. Kitts, and more recently the Hermitage Plantation Inn on Nevis. Today in 2016, Chef Janice has become more of a cooking legend on the two islands, and even finds time to produce cooking demonstrations when a cruise ship docks at St. Kitts
Recipes
Parmesan Basket with Polenta and Roasted Vegetables
Serving: 4-6 Print Parmesan Basket with Polenta and Roasted Vegetables By Great Chefs October 7, 2015 Baskets made of freshly grated Parmesan cheese melted together and formed into cups hold a piece of polenta and a selection of roasted vegetables. This is an easy recipe to work with; the only “trick” is that the cheese […]
Black Bean Cakes with Butterflied Shrimp and Chili Beurre Blanc
Serving: 12 Print Black Bean Cakes with Butterflied Shrimp and Chili Beurre Blanc By Great Chefs September 19, 2015 Creamy black bean cakes and grilled shrimp are treated to the extra bite of bright chilis in a smooth butter-based sauce. The same recipe could be used for a luncheon or light supper for four. Begin […]
Passion Fruit Mousse in a Tuile Cone with Strawberry and Mango Coulis
Serving: 4 Print Passion Fruit Mousse in a Tuile Cone with Strawberry and Mango Coulis By Great Chefs September 17, 2015 Light-as-a-feather passion fruit mousse is piped into tuile cones decorated with chocolate swirls and served on a colorful plate of strawberry and mango purees. The recipe draws on many techniques, simple to master, which […]