By Annisa Phillip. Roti, doubles, pholourie, pelau, Japs and wantons. What is the one thing that they each have in common? Oh how Trinis love pepper. Pepper sauce is one condiment that every food establishment has to have available so as to have even a marginal chance at prosperity. I remember …
Read More »Green fig for the Trini soul
By Marissa Armoogam. Living in the Caribbean has awarded many of us the opportunity to relish in the bounty of the earth and all the goodies she has to offer. The warm sunshine and rich soil pair well together and help bring forth some of the most mouth-watering fruit and vegetation …
Read More »Fruit bouquets by Daniella Dalton
By Kielon Hilaire. When you look at a banana what is the first thing you think of? Okay, bad example. Now consider staring at an apple, a pear and a watermelon, mouth-watering fresh and ripe to their core. Now what do you see? Many people would see nothing beyond an assortment …
Read More »Scrumptious fruit cake for my customers
Courtesy Radha’s Cake Designs. My name is Radha Ramoutar. I am humble, down to earth, fun-loving and compassionate. I have always had an interest in fruit cake designing, event planning, and decorating. I enjoy going to Satsang, cinema, beach, staying at home, going out to breakfast and of course, the typical …
Read More »Chicken Salad Sandwich for breakfast
Here’s another breakfast idea for you to try. Make a tasty Chicken Salad Sandwich with your homemade bread or coconut bake using this easy recipe. Estimated preparation time: 10 minutes Estimated cook time: 30 minutes Serving: 6 Making a Chicken Salad Sandwich Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 1 lime or lemon 2 tablespoons …
Read More »Saltfish buljol fast and easy recipe
Try this fast and easy recipe for saltfish buljol and serve with coconut bake, homemade bread or boiled provision and sliced avocado pear. Estimated preparation time: 10 minutes Estimated cook time: 20 minutes Serving: 4 Ingredients 1 pound boneless cod salted fish 1 large onion 1 large tomato ¼ sweet pepper …
Read More »Tourism supports Taste of the Caribbean team
The National Culinary Team of Trinidad and Tobago prepares to compete in the region’s premier culinary competition Taste of the Caribbean. The event takes place at the Hyatt Regency, Miami from June 2 to 6, 2017. In aid of preparations, the Minister of Tourism, Shamfa Cudjoe, presented Team T&T with …
Read More »Cucumber sandwiches for lunch
Lunch at the office or on the run may be difficult during this period of Lent. You may be tempted to break your Lenten pledge by indulging in fast food, and there are many options available. Here is a quick and easy option for lunch that you may prepare the …
Read More »Banana fritters a breakfast favourite
Since bananas are always in season and generally affordable, banana fritters make a simple alternative to pancakes and syrup. Here is a quick and easy vegetarian recipe for banana fritters. Estimated preparation time: 10 minutes Estimated cook time: 20 minutes Yield: 12 Making banana fritters Ingredients 3 very ripe bananas …
Read More »Baigan, melongene choka, baba ghanoush… recipe
Baigan has so many names it is sometimes hard to keep track. It is known by the names eggplant, aubergine, brinjal, melongene, garden egg, mad apple or guinea squash and it is grown as a food crop all over the world. It was grown originally in Indian subcontinent from before …
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