Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 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,...
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...
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...
Trinidad boiled corn or Trini boiled corn is a must-have on every BBQ, or lime (get-together) menu. In Trinidad boiled or roasted corn is also sold by street vendors, mostly along the highway, serving as a quick and healthy snack...
I call these shrimp wontons sticks because they taste like wontons but are rolled to look like sticks. There is no chopping or technical wrapping of the shrimp here as in this traditional wonton recipe. Just place the whole, seasoned...
The Captivating Maracas Bay 'Fried Bake and Shark' Experience: Picture this: You're cruising along the north coast of Trinidad. Make a quick stop at the famous lookout for some Trini snacks for your day's Maracas Beach Lime. After a couple of minutes drive, the...
Today, we're diving into the delightful world of Trini cheese paste sandwiches – a popular snack and appetizer in beautiful Trinidad. These sandwiches hold a special place in my heart as my mom used to make them for me on...
I prepared this grilled chicken kebab for lunch a few Sundays ago and served it along with my cilantro lime rice, grilled lamb kebabs, a greek inspired salad with feta and some cilantro dressing to drizzle on both the meat...
I know I get excited about desserts, and this berry cobbler is no exception. In fact, it left me speechless. I sat at my desk for several minutes, trying to put the taste into words, but all I could think...
