Vegan

(Sunday, November 23, 2025 — The Sunday Before Thanksgiving) There is a certain hush that settles over the house the Sunday before Thanksgiving—an unmistakable mix of anticipation, quiet gratitude, and the steady hum of preparation. Week 47 carried all of that energy. My mom was [continue reading]

Sunday Lunch Week 44 brings a comforting and unexpected meal: Mexican steak bowls made with ribeye, yellow rice, and black beans — a practical, delicious feast shaped by a busy morning and the ingredients already waiting in the kitchen. The Story Behind This Week’s Sunday [continue reading]

A Beloved Trinidad Staple While I love zaboca (the Trinidad word for avocado), my body does not always love it back. Time and time again, I’ve tried to enjoy it as an adult, but it just doesn’t sit well with me. On the other hand, [continue reading]

Soft, silky Guyanese Oil Roti made with traditional vegetable oil or my healthier extra-virgin olive oil variation. Easy, flaky, and perfect with curries, stews or vegetable talkaris. A Soft, Silky Guyanese Classic Guyanese Oil Roti—also known as Clap Roti—is beloved for its tender layers, warm [continue reading]

Jamaican Steamed Cabbage — sometimes called Jamaican Cabbage Stir Fry or Jamaican Stir Fry Cabbage— is one of those quiet dishes that completes a plate without competing with anything else. It’s lightly sweet, gently tangy, warm with pimento, alive with thyme, and beautifully crisp-tender. You’ll [continue reading]

This Sunday Lunch Week 42 was unlike any other. With Diwali the very next day, the weekend carried a deeper sense of purpose — equal parts devotion, duty, and love. It wasn’t just about feeding the family; it was about continuing a tradition that began [continue reading]

In Trinidad, no meal—especially a Sunday one—feels complete without something on the side to wake it up, whether it is chip up, kuchela, mango or pommecythere (or other) amchar, pepper sauce, lime pepper sauce, murtani or this recipe – mother in law. During Sunday Lunch [continue reading]

This Sunday Lunch Week 41 of 2025 – had a quiet, peaceful rhythm—the kind that often comes with Diwali season. The air felt softer, and so did the food. I wanted to keep things simple & vegan, nourishing, and in tune with the spirit of [continue reading]

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 clear of bhagi or spinach—and to my surprise, he went [continue reading]

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 without pre-boiling—a method I learned [continue reading]