A sorrel plant flourishes at the side of the road outside a house with a gated garden of sorrel plants in Aranguez on Saturday, November 28, 2016. Citizens with this plant in their yards will be making the popular Christmas sorrel beverage very easily rather than paying a “pound and …
Read More »Ginger beer a super healthy drink
Ginger beer has become a very prominent part of Christmas in Trinidad and Tobago, but the ginger plant originally hailed from China. Like a lot of plants from that part of the world it seems that ginger has a long list of uses, many of which are medicinal. The humble …
Read More »Sorrel juice is good for you
The sight of sorrel or roselle in Trinidad and Tobago meant the Christmas season has started. Nowadays, it is used all year long for not only does it taste good but it is good for your health too. Several studies have shown sorrel juice to be beneficial in lowering blood …
Read More »Enjoy tasty five fingers juice with numerous health benefits
If you are looking for a healthy and refreshing beverage for the family, why not try five fingers juice. It is easy to make and full of vitamins and minerals. All you need to make five fingers juice is a blender or a juicer. Blender method: Blend ripe five fingers …
Read More »Green fig and beetroot punch recipes
By Annisa Phillip. When my sister-in-law handed me the bunch of green bananas I instantly thought provision and salt fish for lunch tomorrow and green fig salad with lunch on Sunday. I had another interesting thought sometime thereafter, green fig punch. I then wondered about its taste, texture and if the …
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