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Estimated reading time: 4 minutes This Trinidad Pumpkin with Shrimp (pumpkin talkarie with shrimp) recipe is my variation of the traditional pumpkin dish—pumpkin talkarie—we all know and love. I made this Pumpkin with Shrimp as part of our Sunday Lunch...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes A True Trini Favorite: Trinidad Bhagi Rice In Trinidad, Bhagi Rice is the kind of dish that turns an ordinary day into a cozy, comforting meal. Recently, I made it for my husband—who usually steers...

Sunday Reflections After a week of battling the flu—which I most likely caught at a fresh juice joint while picking up ginger-turmeric shots—the irony was hard to ignore. Those shots may not have prevented the flu, but they definitely helped...

This rich, saucy Trinidad Curry Channa with Eggplant is one of those comforting dishes that feels like home. Filmed as part of Sunday Lunch Week 41(coming soon), this version is made from scratch using dried chickpeas soaked overnight and cooked...

A hearty & wholesome Trinidad curry made with bodi and potatoes, cooked Nana’s way with green seasoning and thyme—perfect with roti or Diwali meals. A Taste of Tradition: Nana’s Curry Bodi and Aloo Curry Bodi and Aloo is one of...

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,...

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...