By Marika Mohammed. In the rural area of Tableland, a variety of exotic fruits were displayed for sampling and purchasing. It was quite a wild ride as the turnout exceeded one’s imagination in this small community. It was a tourist hot spot fit for locals. There were so many things to …
Read More »Balata fruit a first for me
By Marika Mohammed. It’s the first time I’ve heard of such a thing, balata. It has a nice ring to it though. Balata, like a song. But what is it really? Continuously awed of the things grown right here in Trinidad, balata is another little rare gem. The rare balata First …
Read More »Pomegranate perfection: inspired by my own tree
By Nadia Ali. I love fruits, especially ones without much seeds like the local fruits of mango and pommecythere which only have one seed. So, can you imagine trying to eat a fruit with about 600 seeds in it? Fortunately, the Pomegranate or Punica granatum which is Latin for “apple with …
Read More »My first try at making hops bread
By Felesha Parboo. The mouth-watering aroma of bread being baked in an oven can mesmerise anyone. Especially if it is being served with ham and pepper sauce or even baked chicken. I decided to make my own hops bread because lately, the baking company has raised the prices of bread. The …
Read More »Granny’s homemade coconut sweetbread
Coconut sweetbread has played an important role in lives of everyone’s childhood here in the Caribbean. We all have memories of grating our fingers every weekend as we laboured in anticipation of our favourite snack. If you didn’t eat the majority of the coconut while grating it, the reward was …
Read More »‘Ninja Chefs’ serves quality food, drinks for everyone
“Our ponche-de-crème comes in four flavours: Original, Mocha, Pumpkin Spice, and Chocolate.” Ninja Chefs Catering in Trinidad is a partnership between two best friends Priyanka Singh and Celine Lopez who share their story and showcase the food, drinks and desserts that they offer. Ponche-de-Crème options: Mocha, Pumpkin Spice, Chocolate, Non-alcoholic, …
Read More »‘Restaurant experience at home’ with Chef & Cheflys
“We bring the restaurant to the comfort of your home. We provide a complete dining experience with all the bells of the restaurant just without the reservation… and no need for shoes!” The restaurant experience was a concept created to facilitate persons during the pandemic. There is a need to feel …
Read More »Citizens served organic food by bartender now farmer
Given the “new normal” due to the Covid-19 pandemic… customer service means we must go to clients and not sit down and wait for them to come to us. Citizens, especially the elderly, must be able to receive good quality fresh produce from the comfort of their home. My name …
Read More »Lopinot Pastelle Goes Global
Lopinot pastelle goes global after Tourism Trinidad Limited and the global tourism family launch campaign. At a time when the coronavirus pandemic has hit the global tourism sector, Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) and United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) launched a campaign on Friday June 23, 2020. The UNWTO #TravelTomorrow …
Read More »Avocado and mango salsa for lunch
Add some zing to your lunch with avocado and mango salsa. Have your avocado, mango, various seasonings and follow this recipe to get creative with your salsa. Making Avocado and Mango Salsa Estimated preparation time: 10 minutes Serving: 8 Ingredients 1 large avocado/zaboca 1 ripe julie mango 1 lime 1 small …
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