FOOD

Trinidadian split peas soup offers a comforting, single-pot meal traditionally prepared during rainy days using yellow split peas, root vegetables, and Caribbean green seasonings. The classic dish represents a staple of Trinidad and Tobago comfort food, combining slow-simmered pulses with starchy ground provisions and hand-rolled dumplings. By integrating aromatic fresh …

Dark chocolate serves as a vital emotional and physical wellness tool for Candida Khan, who shares her personal daily rituals and nutritional insights. This narrative explores the profound connection between personal wellbeing and the consumption of high-quality cacao, specifically focussing on the “chocolate mix” that provides immediate mood enhancement. Khan …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Hops bread serves as a cornerstone of Trinidadian culinary heritage, offering a light and airy roll that acts as the perfect vessel for various fillings. This article provides a firsthand account of mastering the traditional baking process to counteract rising commercial prices. It features two distinct heritage recipes passed down …