Hot Cross Buns can be found everywhere around this time of the year. At Easter time you see these mouth-watering glazed buns crossed with sweet icing in every bakery and supermarket. It seems like for a short period Hot Cross Buns have taken over. In keeping with our philosophy that …
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Ponche a Crème recipes: Chocolate, Mocha, more
There’s nothing like Chocolate Ponche a Crème for Valentine’s Day. Our friends at Ninja Chefs shared their recipes for their world famous flavoured Ponche a Crème. The flavours are Regular, Chocolate, Mocha and Pumpkin. Also, Ninja Chefs were kind enough to supply vegetarian substitutions in the recipe for those who …
Read More »Scents of a Trinbago Christmas
By Marissa Armoogam. So the August vacation is long gone, everyone’s back to their usual routine and you, as well as I, know what’s on most if not all Trinbagonians minds… Christmas holidays…and the scents. We really like our holiday times. For me the excitement to Christmas starts when I am …
Read More »Trini Christmas memorable experiences
By Kielon Hilaire. Ask the average celebrator what is the meaning of Christmas and you may have a hard time getting an answer that is more expansive than, “It’s the season for giving and sharing,” or, “It’s that time of year when people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.” Children may …
Read More »Supply chain collapse: How Amazon is getting your orders to you
Every day, there is news of an impending supply chain collapse resulting in increased costs to both merchants and end consumers. If you shop on Amazon.com, Christmas 2021 may seem like any other. You click, buy and then you receive your order, generally in the same time frame as you …
Read More »Pigeon peas plant makes cooking easy
A pigeon peas plant flourishes in the yard of a resident on Aranguez Main Road, San Juan. This plant makes it easy for you to prepare a delicious pot of pelau or Sunday lunch with stewed pigeon peas without the hassle. Having a kitchen garden gives you chemical free foods …
Read More »Coconut Drops recipe for childhood memories
Coconut Drops, the miniature version of Coconut Sweetbread, has always been a favourite locally. Basically using the same ingredients of Coconut Sweetbread, you get a handy homemade snack that is completely different from its larger version. Just like Coconut Sweetbread, it played an important role in our childhood in the Caribbean. …
Read More »Trini Christmas cards by mom and daughter
Parang, sorrel, ginger beer, ponche de creme and remembering the reason for the season all make it a great Christmas in Trinidad and Tobago. These Christmas favourites are nicely designed and offered on Christmas cards. Original words and artwork on Christmas cards The Christmas cards come in assorted packs showcasing …
Read More »Sushi rolls made by my creative sister
By Candida Khan. My sister Katrina Khan is such a creative person. She is an artist at heart, she writes poetry and has been making leaps and bounds in her academic life. She is also fond of making sushi rolls. She developed a liking towards this delicacy a few years ago, an …
Read More »6 Pointers for choosing mobile bar hire for events
Are you planning some special event? Would you like to serve drinks at the venue? If your answer to both the questions is yes, you will have to consider a venue with its own bar. The only problem with such an arrangement is that it can prove to be expensive. …
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