Saltfish Buljol is a traditional Trinidadian breakfast salad consisting of flaked salted cod mixed with fresh tomatoes, onions, sweet peppers, and scotch bonnet chillies. This preparation serves as a cornerstone of Caribbean culinary heritage, representing a complex history of colonial trade and cultural adaptation. The dish is valued for its …
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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 …
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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 …
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Banana fritters offer a sweet, convenient morning option for households seeking a quick, meat-free alternative to traditional breakfast pancakes and syrup. This vegetarian dish utilises highly accessible, budget-friendly ingredients that remain in season throughout the year in Trinidad and Tobago. The publication provides a straightforward, accessible roadmap to executing this …
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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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By Kielon Hilaire. Trinbagonians are naturally so creative that they tend to go out of their way to make chow with almost any fruit imaginable. They make guava chow, pomerac chow, pineapple chow, portugal chow and more by repeatedly slicing away as though playing an active game of Fruit Ninja. They …
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By Nadia Ali. Looking for something spicy, sweet, salty and savoury? Well, try this great tasting quick snack that you can whip up in a few minutes. All you need is the main ingredient which is a packet of nuts. Follow the easy step-by-step directions and impress your friends and …
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“I love Trinidad and I love cooking, love is my secret ingredient!” says Wendy-ann Alexander, a member of the Church of the Anointed One at Old Road Junction, Saddle Road, San Juan. Chow chow for Christmas Wendy-ann cooks for members of her family, community, church, and anyone who asks her …
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By Kielon Hilaire. This one tells of an energetic woman, living in Carenage, to whom many people refer as “Aunty Sharon”. Each day, before the rise of the sun, Aunty Sharon would have at least one thing on her mind: how can I satisfy all my customers today? This she did …
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My name is Gail David and my kids are the main reason I started serving meals at my own food business. I had my first child, a son, when I was 14 years old and my second child, a daughter, when I was 17. I went into this business to …
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