Fall is in the air, and it’s such a beautiful time! The changing colors of the trees in New York State are simply magnificent—definitely something to put on your bucket list. This season makes me want to cozy up, cook chicken or short ribs soup [continue reading]
JAMAICAN CALLALOO & POUI BHAJI RECIPE One evening after work I stopped off at Mummy’s house to drop off a falafel and hummus wrap. I was excited for her to try the sandwich, which by the way, I enjoyed so much for lunch, I decided [continue reading]
Today I’ll teach you how to make my current obsession, – eggplant and potato with chickpeas (curry channa with baigan and aloo). Whatever way you say it, the result is still phenomenal! On weekends, I wake up early to check on my garden, which I [continue reading]
Trinidad Baigan and Aloo with Tomatoes In early Spring we built a home garden at my country home using raised beds and organic soil. It proved to be quite easy. The greatest challenge was deciding where we would place it. The final decision was the [continue reading]
I hope everyone had a fantastic Mother’s Day weekend. I sure did. The gifts were simple, the love and appreciation were endless. The payment for all the food and love I share regularly. I am looking forward to my next pampering session–January 2020–my birthday! Today [continue reading]
“This oven bbq chicken is the simplest thing you can put together–preparation is super easy, using simple ingredients and the result is moist, flavorful, and absolutely mouth-watering.” Happy Wednesday! Can you believe that January is almost over? Where did the time go? Here in NYC [continue reading]
Hope everyone’s year started off productive and promising. I am chipping away at work, and home and trying to stay on track with posting here on the blog and YouTube. All the organizing I failed to accomplish at year’s end is now being tackled. Being [continue reading]
When I think of patchoi talkarie or pak choi (or pak choy) I remember primary school days. Sitting at my desk, opening my tin lunch kit, first removing the package of Ovaltine biscuits (remember that?) and laying it on the desk. Then I removed my [continue reading]
Another year is upon us and so it goes–whether we are ready or not. For the first time, on old year’s night, I did not clean all of my closets and drawers, had a pile of dirty laundry from our week long vacation and heck, [continue reading]
WHAT IS TRINIDAD DOUBLES? Trinidad doubles is one of the most popular Caribbean street foods, made with two pieces of fried dough (bara), filled with tender, well-seasoned chickpeas (channa), and topped with condiments like tamarind sauce, pepper sauce, and chutneys. KEY ELEMENTS OF TRINIDAD DOUBLES [continue reading]
Hi! Born and raised in Trinidad and now living in New York, I’m passionate about preserving the traditional recipes that shaped my childhood while blending the rich flavors of the Caribbean into global favorites.