Pumpkin Punch
I know what you’re thinking: “pumpkin punch“? How would that taste? Well, for starters this punch’s taste and appearance could […]
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What have I been up to? – All Souls Day
November the 2nd marks a special day in the Roman Catholic Calendar. It is All Souls Day: a day we
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Fabulous Trini Lasagna Rolls
As a variation to the Trini Lasagna recipe I did some posts ago, we decided to try out some lasagna
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Curry Crab and Cassava Dumplings: An enjoyable feast
Sights During The Rainy Season I have not eaten curry crab and cassava dumplings in a while. With the rainy
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Trini Lasagna
Have you ever felt like eating a simple meal without the extra side dishes and sauces? Well that’s how I
A Sweet Snack: Preserved Five Finger
The tradition of producing preserved fruit, like this preserved five finger, has been a time honoured tradition here in Trinidad
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Five Finger Chow: A delicious and nutritious snack
The Carambola tree was loaded, and so it was time for a five finger chow. Ok! since we picked so
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What have I been up to? – Just Relaxin’
It’s me again and maybe you’re wondering how come I haven’t been posting as regular these few days so I’ve
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Saheena 2: Another Divali Special
By now you would have realised that this is the second variation of saheena that we prepare. This saheena recipe
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Saheena I: An Authentic Divali Special
The dasheen plant’s use is very versatile in the hands of an experienced Trini cook. Actually, we use the whole
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A Delicious Sweet: Goolab Jamoon
Here is a recipe you should definitely try, goolab jamoon. This seems to be a habit of mine every Divali:
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An Easy Trini Parsad II (Flour Parsad)
Last year I posted parsad made with cream of wheat. This time I decided to post the other popular variation
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Barfi: A Divali Favourite
After Divali prayers when sweet meats were shared, the first thing I would look for in the little paper bags
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Lime Pepper Sauce: The Best way to serve pepper
Have you ever tasted lava? Well you’re about to. 🙂 It seems that lime and pepper are enemies because when
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Split Peas and Rice with Pigtail
Comfort food! That’s what this dish, split peas and rice with pigtail, is all about. Pickled pigtail has always been
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Sweet Potato Punch
This Sweet Potato Punch took some getting used to since it was new to me. And the thought of drinking
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Trinidad Kurhi: A Simple and Delicious Dish
The first time I heard about Kurhi was from a member from my facebook group. She made a request for
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Callaloo II: A Delicious Spicy Soup
With the different variations there are to a good callaloo, I decided to post my mom’s callaloo recipe. Unlike my
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A Refreshing Five Finger Juice
Five finger juice can be quite a quenching juice on a hot day. The five finger (carambola, star fruit) tree
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Doubles
Okay! You may be wondering what I was up to that kept me back from posting on Wednesday as usual.
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Eid Mubarak!
It’s Eid Ul Fitr here in Trinidad and Tobago once more and of course that means HOLIDAY! 🙂 But whose
Pommecythere Chow: Sour, Sweet and Spicy
Today again, I’m showcasing another great and a favourite pommecythere recipe of mine; pommecythere chow. To me saying Pommecythere chow
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A Spicy and wonderful Pommecythere Chutney
Together with all the other chutneys I did so far, pommecythere chutney is another trini favourite. It is not as
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Ginger Tea: For my excruciating headache
“I think I need a cup of Ginger tea, the world keeps burnin, Oh what a day, what a day
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A Delicious and Creamy Cassava Porridge
I am thinking about Cassava Porridge. When last yuh had some good homemade porridge? Back in the day, our grandmothers
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Bodi and Saltfish: A wonderful simple dish
Bodi and saltfish is a very simple dish, but very tasty. Although I’ve said it numerous times already, I must
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Pommecythere (Golden Apple) Kuchela
This post on pommecythere (golden apple) kuchela could be summed up in one word HOT!! But then that would defeat
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Gri Gri
It’s been a long time since I’ve had gri gri but I got some the other day. Took me straight
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My Blog Roll
Here’s a list of wonderful foodies that I’ve met so far on my food journey. Many more to meet 🙂
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Happy Independence Day Trinidad and Tobago
I know this is not my regular recipe post but I just have to pause to wish everyone a Happy
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Barbadine Punch (Giant Granadilla Punch)
How about a Barbadine Punch (Giant Granadilla Punch)? The Giant Granadilla (passiflora quadrangularis L.) also known locally as Barbadine, is
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A Perfect Baked Fish
Of the many ways of cooking fish, I think I like baked fish the most. This method of cooking fish,
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Dumpling and Smoke Herring
This is one recipe that gives me that “homely” feeling every time I make it, dumpling and smoke herring. So
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Sweet Boil Corn
We it boil corn, though it should be boiled corn. In Trinidad we love eating corn, be it in soups
Crunchy Fried Chicken
With the success of the fried eggplant and the new found techniques to the perfect fry anytime, we decided to
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Soursop Leaf Tea: A Wonder Tea
I’ve decided to post soursop leaf tea recipe tonight since this is the time it is most beneficial. You see
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Soft and Delicious Barbecue Pork
Barbecue Pork! Where should I start. Maybe from the edge….The crisp charred skin gives way to the succulent “green seasoning”
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Fried Eggplant (Baigan)
There are many ways to prepare eggplant, but one such way Ever feel like eating a light snack while watching
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Banana Cheesecake
Ever had Cheesecake before? How about Banana Cheesecake? This was my first time having it and it was a blast.
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Curry Shrimp: A Delicious Delicacy
Have you ever tasted curry shrimp? You know, steaming from the pot with slight pepper and a hint of masala,
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Bay Leaf Tea
This morning instead of the regular tea I opted to make something more local; I felt for bay leaf tea.