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This is the recipe that made my husband overcome his dislike for curry fish. He even went as far as to say that this is the best fish he has ever eaten. I don’t know if this was to mamaguy his wife, but as you [continue reading]
Making this one-pot lo mein at home is cheap, easy, convenient, and way healthier than takeout because we get to choose and control the ingredients used. Preparing a whole package of noodles means that we can pack the leftovers for lunch or enjoy it for [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]
What are Pastelles? Pastelles are a popular favorite amongst Trinbagonians around Christmas time. I don’t know why we wait all year to make these (most likely the work involved). According to Wikipedia, it is believed that the pastelles were introduced by Spanish colonizers who ruled [continue reading]
This Caribbean roast chicken recipe is simple, flavorful, economical, and dependable—the kind of recipe every home cook should have in their collection. A whole chicken is butterflied, generously coated with Caribbean green seasoning, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil, then roasted until [continue reading]
Buljol is a Trinidadian classic and weekend breakfast staple. It’s been a while! Where do I start! To give you a quick snapshot, since my last post I resigned from my position of 11 years, left my comfort zone, and started a new job with [continue reading]
Trinidad Curry Goat—A Favorite Curry goat, also known as curried goat, is a beloved dish throughout Trinidad and Jamaica. Unlike the milder flavor of curry chicken, curry goat is bold, deeply seasoned and slowly cooked until the meat is tender and infused with rich Caribbean [continue reading]
‘This boil and fry black-eyed peas dish, referred to as “Googanee” by my Mom, is made traditionally with only onion, garlic, culantro (shado beni) and pepper, but I added veggies for additional flavor and nutrients.” The year 2014 came and left like a thief in [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.