Welcoming Fall with a One-Pot Wonder Fall crept in this weekend, and the air carried just enough chill to make a pot of soup feel right. I wanted something warm, earthy, and distinctly Trinidadian—my ultimate corn soup with pigtails. It’s...
A Divine 11:11 Lunch After a late night of partying in the city and the long, drowsy drive back upstate, Sunday began in a fog of fatigue. I fmade ried chicken tenders for the kids and whipped up eggs with...
A Glorious Last Cook Before Fall With fall arriving this week, the weather gave us one last glorious Sunday. I rolled the stove outside for what might be the final outdoor cook of the season and set my sights on...
A Taste of Tradition Fry Seim is one of those traditional vegan dishes we grew up eating for breakfast or dinner during the week—or on weekends—with sada roti or dosti roti. It’s simple, flavorful, and allows the natural taste of...
Fried Caraille is one of my favorite vegan dishes — a dish that divides the table but unites us in tradition. Growing up in Trinidad, my mom always said, “Eat your caraille; it cleans your blood.” As kids we’d grimace,...
Cocoa tea—what a delightful, soul-warming treat! This rich, aromatic cocoa-based drink has a special place in the hearts of Caribbean folks, especially Trinidadians, and anyone who loves a good cup of cocoa. It’s a perfect blend of bold cocoa and...
A Humble Village Kitchen Memory Growing up in a small village in Trinidad, macaroni and eggs wasn’t just food—it was survival and comfort, then and now. During long summer vacations, when options ran low and hunger struck, it was often...
Some Sundays begin on Saturday, and this was one of them. With a guest at our table, I wanted to make sure they had a hearty, love-filled meal before heading off. It felt right to begin early—giving us space for...
Curry duck isn’t just food in Trinidad—it’s passion, pride, and culture. It’s the dish of choice for limes (Trini gatherings), riverside cookouts, and even competitions where neighbors and friends battle for the crown of “best curry duck.” The flavors are...
Creamy, garlicky, and wholesome, this Trinidad Eddoes Choka is a healthy carb side dish made with boiled eddoes, culantro, and garlic-infused oil. Eddoes Choka is one of those dishes that rarely makes the spotlight, but when it does, it steals...
