Click image to order Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Extra Thick Rolled Oats, 32 Ounce. Anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes will know flour can negatively impact on your blood sugar readings. Most breakfast recipes call for flour as its principle ingredient from breakfast cereals, breads, pancakes, waffles and even soups. …
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Trini cooking: Culture preserved with a healthy twist
“I’m just a normal Trini, no flairs, just humble and doing my part in this life to help people… My take on our recipes comes from one of preserving our Trini cooking culture in its entirety but with a healthy twist.” Felix Padilla shares insights about his blog and cookbook …
Read More »Natural teas and spices for rich Caribbean flavour
“… reflecting our Caribbean experience by using all-natural ingredients… our product profile presently includes over 17 teas and 16 spices that contain no preservatives or additives.” Nigel Jordan showcases his local teas and spices. Twigs Naturals is for anyone who would like to enjoy the rich flavour of the Caribbean. Teas and …
Read More »Hair care for professionals with chemical-free products
“Popular services among our clientele includes the installation of Brazilian Knot, Microloop and Microlink extensions, wig making and full coverage weaves… relaxing, coloring, washing and styling … the focus is always doing so with a healthy head of hair at the foundation.” Rashida Ryan shares insights about her services, products …
Read More »Cooking and baking everything for everyone
“I get orders from foreigners to pack stuff for them to carry back home like amchar mango, kurma, pepper sauce… I’m going to continue what I love best and that’s cooking and baking.” Odetta Marina Ingram from Central, Trinidad shares her story and photos. Cooking and baking have been my …
Read More »So the man could bubble a pot
By Marissa Armoogam. I was recently adopted into a group of friends who were originally my sister’s friends. Now it seems my house, to my pleasure, has become the “round-up” spot for every occasion and celebration. Friends, cousins, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews all merge into one loud and fun …
Read More »The air in your house may be killing you
Every so often, we may clean our homes, be it weekly, monthly or seasonally. When we are done we breathe in the fresh clean smell that let us know every surface in our homes is germ free. After all, the products responsible for these smells laud the benefits of all …
Read More »Chow time! What fruits are you having?
By Marissa Armoogam. One thing that must be known the world over is the love a Trinbagonian has for his stomach. We love food especially when it’s chow time. It’s not so much a grab and eat situation, when we eat it is an experience each time, of course there are …
Read More »Breadfruit – eat it roasted, fried or steamed
By Rachael Cedeno. This one is for all those ardent breadfruit lovers out there. Quick question: Did you know that the breadfruit is not indigenous to this region? Back in the 18th century it was actually transported by ships from the Polynesian islands to the British colonies of the Caribbean. Why? …
Read More »Blood sugar spikes – signs and 6 lifestyle changes
“Your blood sugar is high and you need to change your lifestyle drastically.” These are the dreadful words many people hear from their doctors. For some, it has reached the point where they depend on Metformin, insulin injection, extreme exercise, and a tasteless diet. Other people who catch the blood …
Read More »Try a fruit salad with five fingers or starfruit
Star fruit, five fingers or carambola is in season now. It makes a very nice chow or tastes great on its own when ripened. Here is a fruit salad recipe using this local favourite that will help you stay away from those breakfast sausages during Lent. Estimated preparation time: 10 …
Read More »Perfect skin: 11 lifestyle changes to make
Everyone wants perfect skin and that’s not surprising. There’s a lot you cannot change about your skin – characteristics that are inherent but then again there’s a lot that you can change too! Your lifestyle plays a major role in the way your skin looks and feels. Your activities, your …
Read More »Concussion awareness: Football changed my life
By Grant Lumkong. “I am a 17-year-old Trini-American tennis player with a passion for raising awareness about sports-related concussion.” Football was my obsession, but now you’ll find me on the tennis court. Like many athletes today, the risk of recurrent concussions knocked me into a non-contact sport. As a child …
Read More »Chadon beni a vital seasoning
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 …
Read More »Water quality: Flooding and fecal contamination
By Ronell Bridgemohan, Phd Research Assistant at University of Florida. “Water quality and quantity are critical issues for Caribbean islands, especially after storm events and subsequent flooding. Increasing levels of fecal pollution pose a potential economic constraint and hardship … I have personally been affected by water borne pathogens and …
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