Sweet and Tasty Tambran or Tamarind Sauce
Tamarind sauce is a terrific side for pholourie. Since I posted the pholourie yesterday I think it is only fitting to do […]
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Pholourie
Today I present to you another authentic trini recipe, Pholourie (pronounced po-lor-ree…the “ph” is pronounced as is and not as “f ”
The Softest and Most Delicious Aloo Pie (Potato Pie)
Today this dish, aloo pie, had me reminiscing a lot so you have to excuse me, but at the same
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A Crunchy, Flaky Kurma
This is going to be a long post because of the technical aspects of the recipe so let’s go. I
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A Delicious Rice and Dasheen Bush Bhaji
There are dishes that can be serve any time, for breakfast, lunch or dinner; and dasheen bush bhaji is one
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A Cheesy, Delicious Cheese Paste
Growing up, I enjoyed the many varieties of cheese paste. In the Caribbean, this delicious spread is common in many
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Geera Pork
Geera Pork is another of the liming foods we love to eat. It is either eaten by itself in cups
Green Rice: A surprising dish
This Green Rice dish will certainly surprise you and your family. Rice is a staple ingredient in many dishes here in Trinidad
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Most Delicious Curry Channa and Aloo (Potato)
This is another dish we enjoy in the Caribbean, curry channa and aloo and it is served with rice, roti,
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Trini Pepper Sauce: The Best in the Caribbean
I may be biased about this Trini Pepper Sauce being the best in the Caribbean, but this pepper is indeed
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Sea Moss Drink: An excellent energizer
In the Caribbean we have the benefit of many beaches to enjoy, and a delightful drink call Sea Moss drink.
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Buss up Shut (Paratha Roti): No. 1 Trini Favorite
Buss up Shut or Paratha Roti is the third type of roti that I’m posting for you all. This, in my
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Caribbean Corn Soup: The most popular street food in Trinidad
In today’s post I have something of a treat; Trini style Corn Soup. Corn soup is real liming food in
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Mauby: The Most Refreshing Drink in the Caribbean
Thank God for a little Mauby. It was a hot today and I felt as if I would burn up
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Sawine: Most Invitingly Delicious
Today in my country Muslims celebrate Eid ul fitr and so we are featuring this recipe, sawine. It’s another public
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Articles, Health and Nutrition
Cream of Tartar: Usage, Substitutions and Benefits
Here’s some useful information on cream of tartar you would find most interesting. Cream of tartar is also called potassium
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An Amazing Breakfast: Saltfish Buljol
There are mornings when I wake up and feel for something different from the usual cereal and milk. This morning
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Fish Broth
Most Trinis and Caribbean folks consider soup to be a main dish, no dish comes after or before; being served
Cole Slaw: A Great Way to Get Your Raw Vegetables
Since I posted the pelau recipe and said that it goes good with cole slaw, I decided to post it
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Sucker Bag: A memorable childhood frozen treat to share with your little ones
Sucker bag is one of the frozen snacks I grew up enjoying. In Trinidad it is always hot, save for
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Delicious GHP’s Peanut Butter Cookies
During the special holidays throughout the year, my wife gets a little sweet tooth. Her favorite cookie is the peanut
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Articles
Folklore of Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, with its diverse cultures, is also rich with folklore stories and superstitions that have been passed on
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A Remarkable Recipe: Kalounji (Stuffed Caraili / Karela)
Kalounji is one of the rare East Indian dishes I have stumbled on over the years. Everyone is accustomed to
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The Best Guacamole (Zaboca Choka) Recipe
This morning I felt for something a little different. Looking in the fridge, I picked up a Zaboca (Avocado), pepper
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Moussaka
Every now and again we like to try a something different in the kitchen, such as a new recipe like
Mango Kuchela: The best preserved fruit
Time for some Mango Kuchela. With the abundance of green mangoes, comes all sorts of mango dishes. A few posts
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Brilliant Snacks – Cheese Straws
The second recipe I was introduced to was cheese straws which I loved immediately. And it is also easy and
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Shrimp Kebabs: A terrific appetizer
Each day you live you learn something new, and Sunday was a day like that.While “liming” on Sunday, I learnt
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Wholewheat Coconut Bake: A timely recipe
I love wholewheat coconut bake as well as a little Sunday rest. The rest on Sunday was quite exhilarating. I
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About Mangoes
Mangoes are the sweetest fruits around and are always plentiful when in season. Where I live mangoes grow everywhere: in
A Terrific Mango Chow
Trinidadians love mango chow and I am no different. This simple appetizer is great during hot evenings, with good company.
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The Simplest and Best Banana Raisin Bread
Banana Raisin Bread is a favourite in my family. So, today’s theme seems to be bananas, as I find I
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Delicious Green Banana Pie
On our way to Lopinot my mother, wife and I were “ole talking” as usual as I drove around curve after curve
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Recipes
Mayaro Beach
Mayaro beach is located on the southern coast of the island. The beach is very long and is very picturesque,
A Simple Rice and Curry Bodi
There are are days for rice and curry bodi. There are days when a simple and quick to cook meal
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A Wonderful Roast Bake
I grew up on bake or roast bake as we call it. This was eaten more than fry bake. I
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Macaroni Pie
Macaroni Pie is one of the first dishes many teen aged Trinis learn to cook, actually this was the first
Mango Chutney
While making the accras I was considering which dip I would prefer to eat it with. Immediately, mango chutney came
A Simple Saltfish Accra
The first time I ate saltfish accra I thought that it was a brilliant method to cook saltfish. I was,
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The Best Combination: Rice and Curry Fish
This one took me by surprise, but nevertheless I just went with the flow and took out the photos for
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An Amazing Rice and Dhal and Smoked Herring
Have you had rice and dhal and smoked herring? A true Trini meal is rice and dhal. I cannot think
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Oat Bran Muffins
Oat bran muffins is one of the many types of muffins I make. I love muffins! I have tried them