In the sun-kissed embrace of Trinidad and Tobago, the holiday season unveils a symphony of vibrant Christmas traditions that resonate with the heartbeat of diverse cultural influences. The kaleidoscope of festivities encapsulates the essence of Christmas traditions, weaving a narrative shaped by the amalgamation of African, Indian, European, and indigenous …
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Discover the vibrant and versatile world of sorrel with these 10 tantalising sorrel recipes that showcase the herb’s unique, tangy flavour. From refreshing beverages to savoury main courses and delightful desserts, these sorrel recipes embrace sorrel’s distinct taste, making it the star ingredient in Sorrel Juice, a zesty and invigorating …
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Did you make your to do Christmas list as yet? Or is it something you still need to do? Christmas is around the corner and we asked 50 people around Trinidad and Tobago for activities on their To Do Christmas list. These were the most popular responses: Philips 55″ Class …
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Make everyone in your home smile this season with these 10 popular Christmas recipes in Trinidad and Tobago. Bring the scents and flavours of a true Trinbago Christmas to your loved ones no matter where in the world you are situated. These Christmas recipes allow you to use ingredients that …
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A sorrel plant flourishes at the side of the road outside a house with a gated garden of sorrel plants in Aranguez on Saturday, November 28, 2016. Citizens with this plant in their yards will be making the popular Christmas sorrel beverage very easily rather than paying a “pound and …
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There is nothing that says Christmas more than sorrel so when you do your chicken why not try sorrel chicken. You see sorrel selling everywhere on our highways and byways, in markets and groceries all around the country. This is a recipe that goes well with grilled chicken or the Christmas baked …
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By Kielon Hilaire. Ask a Trini what makes Christmas feel like Christmas and you would more likely get, “OMG, de food! De food! I jus’ cyah wait to eat de food!” But when you ask Marina Rivas you’ll get, “I love to cook! I love to bake! I love to make …
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By Candida Khan. It’s our family tradition to endure the long process of pastelle making. We always make it fun when we get together and play music, chat, and laugh while making awesome pastelles. Some are made with veggies and others are filled with chicken, beef and turkey. Younar Tortilla …
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By Kielon Hilaire. Ask the average celebrator what is the meaning of Christmas and you may have a hard time getting an answer that is more expansive than, “It’s the season for giving and sharing,” or, “It’s that time of year when people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.” Children may …
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By Stacey Alfonso-Mills. In the blink of an eye the Christmas season is upon us once more. The traditional painting and “pulling the house together” is a must-do. Making sorrel, pastelles, black-cake and punche-de-crème are all local traditional favourites – all the while listening to parang or soca-parang, no doubt! …
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