Provision and Saltfish
Sometimes I get tired of eating rice so I like a little provision for a change. Provision comprises of root […]
Provision and Saltfish Read Post »
Sometimes I get tired of eating rice so I like a little provision for a change. Provision comprises of root […]
Provision and Saltfish Read Post »
Las Cuevas is located on the northern coast of the island. The journey is a little longer, but the drive
What really is a sugar cake? When Trinidadians talk about sugar cake, they are referring to Coconut Sugar Cake; a
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Maracas Bay is located on the northern coast of the island and is by far the most popular of beach
When you get a glass of fresh passion fruit juice, find a nice comfortable spot in your home where you
A Refreshing Passion Fruit Juice Read Post »
Have you ever heard of Souse? or Pigfoot Souse, perhaps? Souse is a way we Trinis pickle meat or trimmings,
Pigfoot Souse: A favourite desert Read Post »
A split peas rice dish is one of the easiest dishes I know. There are days when I feel like
Split Peas Rice: A quick and simple dish Read Post »
My father-in-law loves coconut bake. A dry coconut around the house means that my wife must make herself available to
The Perfect Coconut Bake Read Post »
I never thought I would cook with coconut oil. For many years, I have been hearing and reading only negative
Homemade Coconut Oil – Trini Style Read Post »
It seems that its time for boiled pee wah. The rainy season is upon us and it’s really raining cats
Boiled Pee Wah (Kerekel): A satisfying snack Read Post »
This recipe is for Peggy who reminded me that I have not yet posted a Trinidad stew chicken recipe.I wonder
The #1 Trinidad Stew Chicken Read Post »
I always enjoy dosti roti. It is always a welcome to sit back and relax while someone else cooks for
A Simple Meal: Dosti Roti and Curry Aloo Read Post »
I’ve always enjoyed curry cascadura and dumpling. Writing this post brings back some childhood memories. As a boy, I could
Strange but Delicious Curry Cascadura and Dumpling Read Post »
I enjoy eating baiganee. The most attractive vegetable to me is the eggplant (we Trini’s call it baigan or melongene).
An Easy Baiganee Recipe Read Post »
Green fig could mean it is time for a little green fig punch or green banana punch. When we Trinis
Green Fig Punch or Green Banana Punch Read Post »
When I think of puffs pastry (choux pastry) I think of weddings, picnics, dinner parties and birthday parties. Here in
Delicious Bites of Choux Pastry (Trini Puff Pastry) Read Post »
The Secret Ingredient Today’s recipe, is Green Seasoning which, to me, is the real secret behind our Trini cooking. The
Green Seasoning: A Special Caribbean Ingredient Read Post »
I know I had posted a cornmeal coo-coo recipe earlier in my blog, but I feel obliged to share this
A Caribbean Favourite: Cornmeal Coo-Coo II Read Post »
This recipe, coconut drops, was contributed by my wife, she is the baking expert in the kitchen. This is what
My Favourite Coconut Drops Recipe Read Post »
Lentil loaf is a wonderfully delicious. I can safely say that lentil peas are the least favorite of legumes for
Lentil Loaf: A healthy dish Read Post »
It can look a little strange, that is chicken foot souse. I hate chicken foot with a passion. You could
A strangely amazing dish: Chicken Foot Souse Read Post »
This one took me by surprise today, but boy did I have a good time! After eating my Curry Q
What have I been up to? – Easter Monday – River Lime Read Post »
It was certainly a fulfilling Easter. Everyone seemed to have had a lot of plans that included meeting with friends,
Easter Monday – Curry Q Read Post »
My humble offering today is Tomato Choka. It is humble because this recipe is very easy to make, but very
A Smooth and Delicious Tomato Choka Read Post »
Here is another of our favorite Caribbean one pot dish, oil down. If you are looking for a really good
The famous Oil Down Recipe Read Post »
Have you ever had a cassava pone? Though I love cassava; but sometimes, just plain boiled cassava could get boring.
A Delciously Sweet Cassava Pone Read Post »
It is time for a Good Friday Meal. Hi and hello once again. It’s been a long time, but be
A Good Friday Meal Read Post »
Split peas is a favorite at home. It is also very simple to prepare. Generally, when we think of split
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Are you interested in learning how to make a Swizzle Stick? Today, you will learn how to make one with
Best Way: How to Make a Swizzle Stick Read Post »
If you like your dhal almost pureed, you most likely know that the dhal gutney is the best tool for
How to make a Dhal Gutney Read Post »
A pastelle press is available in many sizes and is made of wood or plastic. It is inexpensive as well.
The Amazing Pastelle Press Read Post »
The heavy cast iron pot (cooking) is also called a caldero or caldron. This main pot is similar to the
In every kitchen there are a number of basic cooking utensils that are necessary for everyday cooking. When it comes
10 Useful Cooking Utensils Used in Caribbean Cooking Read Post »
Hops bread is a common bread made in Trinidad and Tobago, it can be considered a dinner roll with a
A Wonderfully Tasty Hops Bread Read Post »
Dumplings are a favorite because it is versatile and goes with just about anything in the Caribbean: curried cascadura, curry
Traditional Caribbean Boiled Dumplings Read Post »
Cow heel soup is another of the Traditional dishes that everyone who lives in the Caribbean (especially Trinis) know (or
A Healthy Tasty Cow Heel Soup Read Post »
The following are definitions of common terms used in the preparation of food (including some local cooking terms ). Trini/Caribbean
Glossary of cooking terms….and some Trini ones too ! Read Post »
The first time I tasted this Herbed Potatoes dish I said “Wow! This tastes great!” It was a Sunday and
A Tasty Trini Herbed Potatoes Read Post »
Sada roti and baigan choka was one of my favorite dishes while growing up. It is so versatile, that it can be eaten
The Popular Sada Roti and Baigan (Eggplant) Choka Read Post »
Have you ever had brown sugar fudge? I grew up eating mostly homemade sweets and candies. My mother would spend
The Original: Brown Sugar Fudge Read Post »