We have all became amateur chefs cooking and baking up a storm during the pandemic. A side effect of eating our favourite home-cooked meal is the inevitable weight gain. The rich tasty recipes, the way Granny used to make it, has been going straight to the mid-section. To solve this …
Read More »Home-cooked food loaded with taste and love
“I started cooking when I came to Trinidad to live… I fell in love with the kitchen and cooking.” Cassilda Spencer sells home-cooked lunches to workers at companies by order. She shares her story, photos and contact information with readers. My recipes are loaded with taste and love. I make …
Read More »Creole food for those who love old-fashioned cooking
“My business idea was inspired by my love for cooking and seeing people’s reactions when they taste my food.” Rachelle RV Thompson of Ray’s Place in Port-of-Spain shares her story and photos of her mouth-watering Creole food. Cooking Happiness! That is my tagline. My dishes are mainly traditional Creole food …
Read More »Flourless rolled oats pancakes for diabetics
Click image to order Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Extra Thick Rolled Oats, 32 Ounce. Anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes will know flour can negatively impact on your blood sugar readings. Most breakfast recipes call for flour as its principle ingredient from breakfast cereals, breads, pancakes, waffles and even soups. …
Read More »Trini cooking: Culture preserved with a healthy twist
“I’m just a normal Trini, no flairs, just humble and doing my part in this life to help people… My take on our recipes comes from one of preserving our Trini cooking culture in its entirety but with a healthy twist.” Felix Padilla shares insights about his blog and cookbook …
Read More »Natural teas and spices for rich Caribbean flavour
“… reflecting our Caribbean experience by using all-natural ingredients… our product profile presently includes over 17 teas and 16 spices that contain no preservatives or additives.” Nigel Jordan showcases his local teas and spices. Twigs Naturals is for anyone who would like to enjoy the rich flavour of the Caribbean. Teas and …
Read More »Cooking and baking everything for everyone
“I get orders from foreigners to pack stuff for them to carry back home like amchar mango, kurma, pepper sauce… I’m going to continue what I love best and that’s cooking and baking.” Odetta Marina Ingram from Central, Trinidad shares her story and photos. Cooking and baking have been my …
Read More »So the man could bubble a pot
By Marissa Armoogam. I was recently adopted into a group of friends who were originally my sister’s friends. Now it seems my house, to my pleasure, has become the “round-up” spot for every occasion and celebration. Friends, cousins, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews all merge into one loud and fun …
Read More »Chow time! What fruits are you having?
By Marissa Armoogam. One thing that must be known the world over is the love a Trinbagonian has for his stomach. We love food especially when it’s chow time. It’s not so much a grab and eat situation, when we eat it is an experience each time, of course there are …
Read More »Breadfruit – eat it roasted, fried or steamed
By Rachael Cedeno. This one is for all those ardent breadfruit lovers out there. Quick question: Did you know that the breadfruit is not indigenous to this region? Back in the 18th century it was actually transported by ships from the Polynesian islands to the British colonies of the Caribbean. Why? …
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