Father’s Day

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes There’s a quiet joy in the first pot of soup that ushers in fall. For Sunday Lunch Week 39, I made a rich and creamy corn soup with pigtails, layered with the sweetness of fresh...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

This week’s Sunday lunch actually began on Saturday. I cooked on Saturday instead of Sunday so I could rest the next day—and maybe catch up on the five weeks of Sunday Lunch Chronicles I’m behind on. It was also my...

The plan for this weekend was supposed to be simple — even a day off. My younger daughter had just moved back into college, and once we got her settled in, I expected to stay with my husband in the...

This week I almost broke my first rule of these Sunday lunches—I almost cooked the same meal twice! That’s what cravings and favorite combinations can do to the best of us. I was craving a simple menu: effortless (in my...