Good Cooking: Know Your Spices
Spices are an important trading commodity for many countries, such as India, Philippines, China, Grenada, Mexico, Uganda etc. Spices can […]
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10 Ideas Food Safety Guidelines
One way to waste food is by not not following food safety guidelines. Also, food do spoil over time; and
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No 1 Health Decision – Consumption of Meat
we are all at some point in our life face with a decision that rest on the consumption of meat.
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Aloe Vera, The “Elixir of Longevity”
Introduction The Aloe Vera is a popular plant that has many folk remedies. Many of its therapeutic effects have been
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Chadon Beni: Our Famous Wild Trini Herb
In Trinidad and Tobago, the chadon beni (chado beni) or culantro is a treasured herb that is used in almost
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A Healthy Caribbean Fruit Salad
A Fruit salad is a marvelous way to get your regular serving of fruits for the day in a delectable
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10 Ways to Handling Stress & Effects of Emotions
Handling stress begins with you learning to manage your emotions. Managing your emotions is what is expected from us in
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The Best Coconut Oil: Oil From the Tree of Life
Introduction Coconut oil is derived from the coconut palm tree, a remarkable and valuable plant. The coconut palm tree has
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Delicious Pineapple Jub Jub
Pineapple jub jub is another favorite. As a child I loved jub jub. This is what I knew as a
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What Have I been up to? Liming at La Vega
The timing couldn’t be as fitting as when this lime was organised. I was finished with school and the lime
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A Delicious Homemade Coconut Ice Cream
My shoulder hurts but my mouth is glad :-). Whenever I think of ice cream here in Trinidad, the first
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Coconut Milk: A Caribbean Favourite
Coconut milk is an important ingredient in many of our Caribbean dishes. From desserts to meat to rice dishes and
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How to Husk a Coconut Correctly
Today I just thought I would show you all how to husk a coconut. Husking a coconut is relatively easy
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What have I been up to? Enjoying ah Mamey Apple
When my father in law gave me this fruit (mamey apple) he asked me if I knew what it was.
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Salt Mackerel and Provision: A Classical Good Friday Dish
Salt Mackerel and Provision is a classic Trini dish that we love to cook. Although salt mackerel is traditionally eaten
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The Most Delicious Stew Fish
Stew fish is a popular way of cooking fish here in Trinidad and Tobago. Unlike the Jamaican Brown Stew fish,
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What have I been up to? – Enjoying Ah Snow Cone by De Museum
Snow Cone and The Museum It was another scorcher of a day and the sun was out in full force
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What have I been up to? – Fishing off Saut d’Eau
Not to be out done by the Scotland Bay lime, the next day I was invited by the same fishermen
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What have I been up to? – Scotland Bay Lime
When I was invited to my sister’s birthday lime down Scotland Bay I just couldn’t resist. So with camera in
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Pacro Water: The fishermen’s Favourite energizer
Do you know what is Pacro Water? Well today you’re going to find out. To us Trinbagonian men, pacro water
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Stir Fry Vegetables
Stir fry vegetables is a quick side dish that goes with just any main dish. Lately, I’ve been invited to
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Email Contact Thank You
Thank you for contacting us. Your email will be read as soon as I finish my Green Fig and Saltfish
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Jouvert in Maracas 2010
Even though I have been very busy these last few weeks, I just had to enjoy my Jouvert this carnival.
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Simply Trini Cooking Calendar 2010
In keeping with last year’s tradition, simply trini cooking is pleased to present it’s 2010 calendar. As before: print, email,
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That’s a Wrap: Take Two!
Another year has come and gone; Simply Trini Cooking turned two last Monday and we have once more completed another
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The Most Delicious Eggless Macaroni Pie
Ok, this eggless macaroni pie recipe is for my vegetarian/ rastafarian readers: perhaps I could safely say it is macaroni
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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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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 (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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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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The Best, Flavorful Garlic Sauce
Garlic Sauce is the epitome of sauces in close ranks with all the other sauces and chutneys we make here
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An Inviting Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie! Ever wondered where it came from? Well, I did some rummaging around the net and was surprised at
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Morang River
I decided to take a break from the recipes to show you the beautiful Morang river of Maracas Valley …..
Tonka Bean
Remember, I mentioned that on our way to Morang river we got the smell of Tonka bean? Well today I
Delicious Nutty and Roasted Coconut Chutney
It is time to challenge yourself, try this delicious coconut chutney. The name says it all… The nutty taste of
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Fry Caraili (Karela)
There are some vegetables that I did not like while growing up and without a doubt Caraili was one of
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Rice and Curry Beef with Potatoes
Beef! How many ways shall I cook thee! I can stew you, bake you, or grill you, but today I’m
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