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