This is an excellent recipe that you can turn into a family activity, everyone can build their own wraps. Veggie wraps make a convenient ready to eat meal in situations where you have to grab a meal on the go. It can be made and served in different ways. It …
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By Marissa Armoogam. Growing up I can clearly recall the fun my siblings and I had at each family gathering and event, be it a wedding, birthday or just a Trini day lime. As you all may know EVERY Trinbagonian event is usually accompanied by some extremely tantalising and delicious food …
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When Carnival Tuesday is over, it’s Ash Wednesday, and Lent begins. Christians are going to be fasting. Fishermen will be celebrating as sales will increase rapidly. Everybody wants fish. Even the fast food outlets offer specials on fish meals – fish sandwiches and fish fillets and fries. The Ital food vendors will be in their …
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Over the years, Covigne Road, Diego Martin, Trinidad has gained a negative reputation for being a hub for illegal activity. The Covigne Road Pigeon Peas Festival, usually held three Saturdays before Carnival, brings light to the area in 2019 with its culinary culture showcasing several delicacies made with pigeon peas …
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By Annisa Phillip. A visit to Vincy land – St Vincent and the Grenadines – last year introduced me to callaloo soup; blended dasheen leaves with dumplings and provision – one of the many meals I enjoyed during my stay. When I came back home to Trinidad I decided to make …
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Three or four leaves of chadon beni will make your peas, meat, fish, soya, mango chow or pepper sauce perfect. Most West Indians sing the praises of the strong smelling herb that is usually freshly picked from backyards around the Caribbean. Even though chadon beni or shadow beni grows wildly …
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By Annisa Phillip. Times are changing, times are constantly changing, they say that the only constant in life is change, so you never really know what to expect. While growing up there were certain things that were expected. For example it was expected in most families that Sunday lunch was a …
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Pimento pepper has been a secret ingredient in many pots and called ‘seasoning pepper’ in Trinidad and Tobago. It gives off a peppery aroma yet adds a mild, sweet, barely spicy flavour to foods. It is the opposite to Bird pepper which is known to make any pot scorching hot …
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By Omilla Mungroo. Someone once told me a globally recognised fast food doesn’t taste the same elsewhere as it does here in Trinidad and Tobago. It’s most probably the herbs or seasonings grown here, she said. Others who have travelled to the US and other countries confirm what was said. Our …
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At sweet TnT Magazine we believe that home made is best made, with that said we share with you another in our tried and tested recipes. This recipe will feature corn bread which is an excellent source of fiber and nutrients, is both tasty and good for you.
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