“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

For those of you who love to try veggie recipes, try making a potato crust quiche. This is a flavourful meatless option that uses locally grown ingredients that you can pick up at your green grocer or supermarket that you find affordable. After trying this recipe feel free to experiment …

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 …

Kale and pomegranate are two foods that have been dubbed “super foods”. This is because of the fact that they are so healthy. Here is a simple, healthy, tasty recipe that combines the flavors and benefits of both. Estimated preparation time: 10 minutes Serving: 8 Ingredients 4 large leaves kale …

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 …