Month: February 2007

Trinidad and Tobago Carnival: Part 8 – Machel Montano

Last Friday (Carnival Friday) night your favorite Trini introvert hit the town! You can blame this atypical behavior on the fact that one of my best friends is in town for her annual Carnival pilgrimage. Although there were several fetes going on we ultimately decided 

Trinidad Mauby (recipe)

Trinidad Mauby (recipe)

Apologies for the fuzzy photo šŸ™‚ This recipe made 3 rum bottles worth of Trinidad Mauby. They were done within 24 hours! TRINIDAD MAUBY INGREDIENTS 12 cups water 4 pieces mauby bark (you can add a few more if desired) 1 small sprig aniseed 1 

Mauby – an overview

Mauby is one of my favorite Trini drinks. It is especially popular during this, the Carnival season. I grew up drinking it at my Aunt’s house where it seemed she always had a full pitcher waiting for the arrival of me and her 101+ godchildren. 

Trinidad & Tobago: The Culinary “Melting Pot”

Trinidad & Tobago: The Culinary “Melting Pot”

Travel Video Television News has an interesting article titled Trinidad & Tobago: The Culinary ā€œMelting Potā€. It takes a look at the various cultural influences on our local cuisine and also highlights the offerings of the major local restaurants Excerpt: Trinidad & Tobago might not 

Five (Foodie) Things Most People Don’t Know About Me

Well lookie there, fresh off my 6 Weird Food Facts About Me, I’ve been tagged yet again! This time by The Budding Cook! šŸ˜€ The theme? Five Things Most People Don’t Know About Me… Well I think that (again) I will tackle this one from 

Mastering Trinidad Doubles (recipe) At Home

Mastering Trinidad Doubles (recipe) At Home

If there’s one dish that encapsulates the vibrant spirit of Trinidad and Tobago, it’s the humble yet mighty Trinidad doubles. Over the past 18 years of chronicling our culinary journey, I’ve witnessed doubles transform from a beloved local snack to an international sensation. Naturally vegan,