A pigeon peas plant flourishes in the yard of a resident on Aranguez Main Road, San Juan. This plant makes it easy for you to prepare a delicious pot of pelau or Sunday lunch with stewed pigeon peas without the hassle. Having a kitchen garden gives you chemical free foods …
Read More »How to make Chocolate Lava Cake
By Hanna Flores, blogger. Chocolate Lava Cake is a sweet dessert that just melts in your mouth right after taking a bite. This mouth-watering dessert takes a few minutes to make. Yes, you hear it correctly. Maybe you are only taking a few seconds to finish this dessert, but the …
Read More »Coconut Drops recipe for childhood memories
A traditional Caribbean coconut drops recipe provides a simple method for creating these iconic, miniature versions of coconut sweetbread that are a staple of Trinidad and Tobago’s culinary heritage. This authentic guide outlines the necessary ingredients, including grated coconut, raisins, and aromatic spices like nutmeg and vanilla, to produce a …
Read More »The versatile Roucou or Ookoo plant
Roucou, derived from the seeds of the Bixa orellana tree, serves as a fundamental natural pigment and flavour enhancer deeply embedded in the culinary traditions of Trinidad and Tobago. Historically utilised by the indigenous Carib population for body adornment, the plant has evolved into a domestic staple known colloquially as …
Read More »Tasty coconut bake recipe for breakfast
This authentic Trinidadian coconut bake recipe delivers a dense, soft, and slightly sweet Caribbean flatbread traditionally served for breakfast or dinner alongside savoury accompaniments. The guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the ingredients and techniques required to achieve the signature texture, which balances a firm crumb with a moist interior. …
Read More »Pumpkin fights against cancer, diabetes and more
Pumpkin is a versatile vegetable that is cooked in many dishes and served as a side dish with curried favourites. It is not only tasty but is full of antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene that are beneficial to one’s health. Pumpkin the cancer fighter Research suggests that these …
Read More »Trying my hand at making roti
Annisa Phillip documents her intimate and often humorous attempt to master the art of making roti, a staple of Trinidadian cuisine that demands both skill and patience. This first-person narrative explores the transition from being a consumer of this beloved dish to attempting the complex physical process of kneading, resting, …
Read More »Writing a successful food blog doesn’t have to be stressful
There are over an impressive 600 million blogs in the world today, while in the United States alone, there are over 31 million active bloggers posting at least once a month. If you’re looking to start your own food blog, however, there are a number of ways that you can cultivate …
Read More »Sushi rolls made by my creative sister
Candida Khan shares a personal narrative celebrating the culinary creativity and determination of her sister, Katrina Khan, who mastered the art of making homemade sushi rolls. This account explores how Katrina transitioned from enjoying expensive restaurant sushi to researching and preparing high-quality, cost-effective versions at home using local ingredients. The …
Read More »Grow your own paw paw or papaya
A flourishing paw paw or papaya tree displays the green and ripe fruit at a San Juan resident’s backyard. Paw paw or papaya is known worldwide for its magnificent health benefits which lies in the fruit whether it is ripe, green, and even in the leaves of the tree. Many Trinbagonians curry …
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