“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 …
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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 »Try a fruit salad with five fingers or starfruit
The five fingers breakfast fruit salad recipe provides a highly nutritious, low-sugar alternative to processed morning meals during seasonal periods and observational times like Lent. This traditional Trinidad and Tobago culinary guide details the preparation of a fresh local fruit salad utilising carambola, locally known as five fingers or starfruit, …
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 …
Read More »Corn bread quick and easy recipe
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.
Read More »Potato crust quiche for lunch
This guide provides a comprehensive preparation strategy for baking a potato crust quiche as a nutritious meatless lunch option utilising affordable, locally grown ingredients. The article outlines the precise ingredients, exact measurements and temporal parameters required to construct a stable mashed potato base that replaces traditional pastry. Readers will learn …
Read More »Pigeon Peas Festival a look back
The Covigne Road Pigeon Peas Festival serves as a critical community-led initiative designed to foster economic resilience and alter external perceptions of Diego Martin, Trinidad. Traditionally executed three Saturdays prior to Carnival by the Upper Cemetery Street Residents Association, this cultural event leverages the historical agricultural footprint of the region …
Read More »Kale and Pomegranate salad recipe
The kale and pomegranate salad recipe from Sweet TnT Magazine provides a simple, highly nutritious dietary solution that leverages the functional properties of raw, massaged cruciferous greens and antioxidant-dense fruit arils. This specific culinary preparation combines raw kale leaves with fresh pomegranate, lime juice, diced tomatoes, olive oil, and a …
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