I’ve been obsessed with banana bread lately—retesting my original recipe while using up the extra bananas that always seem to land on my counter by the end of every week. A family friend makes huge bags of banana bread to share, and when he does, [continue reading]
Bake and shark at Maracas Beach is one of those experiences that stays with you — the salt air, the sound of the waves, and the ritual of dressing your bake exactly the way you like it. But for those who don’t eat fish or [continue reading]
Stewed Chicken with Bodi is a comforting Caribbean one-pot dish made with tender chicken, long green beans, potatoes, and a deeply seasoned gravy created using the traditional burnt sugar method. Simple ingredients, proper technique, and patience at the stove come together to create a meal [continue reading]
This Curry Short Ribs with Zucchini brings together melt-in-your-mouth short ribs, tender zucchini, and a fragrant Trinidad-style curry base. It’s hearty enough for Sunday lunch, yet simple enough for a weekday dinner—the kind of dish that feels both comforting and familiar. The zucchini softens and [continue reading]
A Sunday Centered on Simplicity By the time Week 50 arrived, the holiday season was already stretching its arms across the house — suitcases half-packed, lists taped to the fridge, and little pockets of time disappearing in the name of errands, cleaning, and last-minute preparations. [continue reading]
Sunday, December 7th was one of those end-of-year Sundays when everything feels busy and slow at the same time. I had been out Christmas shopping for most of the morning and came home starving. Luckily, the pork belly had already been marinating in the fridge [continue reading]
(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]
Trinidad Garlic Pork — A Christmas Tradition Rooted in Memory Trinidad Garlic Pork carries the unmistakable spirit of a Trinidad Christmas. The sharpness of vinegar, the warmth of garlic, the perfume of thyme and bandhania — all of it signals the start of the holiday [continue reading]
This Week’s Story & How the Menu Came Together Some Sunday lunches arrive softly, almost choosing themselves. But Week 46 came from a different place — a blend of necessity, Thanksgiving prep, unfinished recipe work, and that spark of creativity that lights up my kitchen [continue reading]
“Week 45 brought stewed chicken with red beans, rice, plantains, and coleslaw — a Trinidadian Sunday lunch carrying the rhythm of home, the warmth of childhood kitchens, and the kind of comfort we return to again and again.” 🏡 In the Kitchen By the time [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.