Sauté Trinbago 2010: Part 7 – Closing Thoughts (video)

For the past few days I’ve been reviewing the recently held Sauté Trinbago food event. If you’ve been following along I hope you have enjoyed the photos and videos that I’ve shared. If you’ve missed any of the posts to date you can quickly catch 

Sauté Trinbago 2010: Part 6 – Shurwayne Winchester (video)

Last to the stage was soca artiste Shurwayne Winchester. I was blown away by his set, which felt more like a mixtape on steroids. Seamless and flawless, he and his band (Y.O.U) combined elements of hiphop, his own soca hits (and those of others), and 

Sauté Trinbago 2010: Part 5 – Oasis Carnival Band Launch 2011 (video)

The next thing on the evening’s agenda was the launch of a new Carnival band Oasis. From the opening notes of Shakira’s “Ojos Asi” I was drawn in… Oasis Carnival Band Launch 2011 Playlist (6 videos) All in all I think that Oasis did an 

Sauté Trinbago 2010: Part 4 – The Evening’s Entertainment (video)

After the magnificence of the Picton Folk Performing Company’s offering, I could be forgiven for thinking that I could take a little time out between performances. The organisers however clearly had different plans. It was not long before the notes of Shakira’s “Waka Waka” started 

Sauté Trinbago 2010: Part 3 – The Picton Folk Performing Company (video)

Prior to last Saturday’s performance I was completely unaware of the existence of the Picton Folk Performing Company. As a result, I feel really grateful to Cloud Nine, the organisers of Sauté Trinbago, for the exceptional level of talent which they allowed to shine from 

Sauté Trinbago 2010: Part 2 – Blue Devils & Moko Jumbies (video)

Like moko jumbies, blue devils are mainstays of traditional Trinidadian Carnival (or ‘ole mas’ as it’s commonly called). A form of Devil Mas/Jab Molassie/Jab-Jab, blue devils are mostly associated with the Maraval hills of Paramin and have also been immortalised in song by 3 Canal 

Sauté Trinbago 2010: Part 1 – Arrival (video)

It has been no secret to anyone who follows my Twitter and Facebook accounts that I was extremely excited to attend last Saturday’s Sauté Trinbago. After a 2 year wait, since the last Taste T&T festival, I have been itching for an event that showcases 

HHDD #15 – Equal Opportunity Tarts: And the Winner Is…

Running with Tweezers‘ eye-popping Chocolate Tartlets with Candied Grapefruit Peel! Congrats to Tami for her submission and thanks to everyone who took part and/or voted 😀 I’ve had a great time hosting this round and look forward to visiting the blogs of all who took 

HHDD #15 – Equal Opportunity Tarts (The Roundup!)

Well, here it is! The long anticipated (hehe) roundup of this month’s installment of Hay Hay it’s Donna Day. This was my first time at hosting a food event and I really have to thank Barbara (this event’s creator, and resident cook at Winos and 

deVine Wine & Spirits Festival (2007)

(click image to view full size promo) Fresh on the heels of Taste T&T is the deVine wine festival. I can’t wait 🙂

Chefs Royal 2007: Flags of the Nations

For the price they are asking I really find they could have provided more information. What nations will be represented? Who are the chefs? Wha de jail? Oh well, because it’s QRC I may just check it out anyway 😛 For those who don’t know 

Indo Fair 2007

While at the Taste of T&T 2007, I was approached by a Tourism guide who was polling attendees. While sharing my thoughts on the event (which will be posted by the end of the week, G-d willing) we got to talking about local food. She 

Taste of T&T 2007 – Flyer

The Taste of Trinidad & Tobago is here! Click image to enlarge/read details