The Cuisine of Trinidad & Tobago, The Caribbean & Beyond!
KFC Sponsored Bus Stand, Churchill-Roosevelt Highway, outside Trincity Mall (2009) I remember the mutual culture shock on an American friend’s face when I was living away and lamenting the fact that for such a First World country, how come KFC in the USA didn’t deliver?!? …
What is Parang? Well Parang is the soundtrack to Christmas here in Trinidad. More than that however Parang is also a culture, a way of life that sweeps through my island after the lights of Eid and Divali have been put away. The What is …
Simple yet satisfying Trinidadian Bhagi Rice is a wholesome, nutritional side that complements many main dishes, including curries and stews.
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*cues* “So long I ent see yuh!” Walk into the room with this chicken and all will quickly be forgiven! ???I made this delectable Guava-Glazed Chicken, with fresh Rosemary from my garden, back in April on my Twitch stream! A twist on a recipe that …
Creamy and spicy Paneer Butter Masala is a fave Indian dish of mine and it’s even better when made with homemade paneer!
The Friday Night Buffet has returned to the Hyatt Trinidad! Cost is $325TT per person (exc. vat & service charge). For reservations call 821-6550.
Held on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Hyatt Saturday Brunch features all your local breakfast favorites along with a wide range of lunch specialties for the jaw-dropping price of TT$249
I’m not gonna lie to you. When I logged in to update this post I did a double take when I saw it had last been updated in 2010, then I teared up when I saw it was originally written in 2008. Twelve years ago… …
Happy New Year everyone! It’s so good to be back from the Holiday ‘Break’. I hope you’re all well 🙂 I’m brimming with ideas for the blog and this brand over the next 12 months and I’ve already started rolling them out. Firstly my Patreon …
I can’t imagine a Trinidadian Christmas without Punch de Crème. It’s more than just a drink, it’s a symbol of our culture, our warmth, and our love for sharing good times with family and friends. Every year, as December rolls in, I find myself gathering …
I’ve always believed that food is one of the most powerful ways we preserve and pass on our culture. It carries stories, memories, and identities—especially in a place as richly layered as Trinidad & Tobago. And yet, some dishes, despite their deep roots and unique …
A Christmas delight, Trinidad pastelles are a steamed cornmeal pie wrapped in banana leaves and filled with stewed meat, olives, and raisins. I’ve been told that they are very similar to Latin American tamales, and indeed Venezualan foodblogger Tomasnomas has a link to the exact …
Well you know how Trinis like how to do everything las’ minute? 🙂 If you don’t have enough time to try my mother’s ginger beer recipe, here is a quick recipe from Epicurious.com that needs only 24 hours fermentation. Best of luck! 😀 Click here …