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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...

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...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes A Simple Morning Worth Sharing This morning, I felt like something quick, wholesome, and satisfying—so I made a small bowl of egg salad with a few colorful twists. Four perfectly boiled eggs, a spoon or...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...