Emancipation Village 2010: African Food Fair Part 3 – Official Food Court (video)
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Welcome to the TriniGourmet.com articles archive. Here you will find everything you need to know on preparing gourmet food, both Trinidadian and international. What exactly is ‘gourmet’ food? Well technically speaking, gourmet food is characterized by high quality, accurate preparation, and artistic presentation. Whether you are currently a certified gourmet (i.e. person that is knowledgeable in fine food and drink), or aspiring to become one, the following articles are sure to provide a helpful fact or two.
Emancipation Village 2010: African Food Fair Part 2 – Cassava Fries & Kelewele (video)
After passing through the entrance it was time to head straight to the food court. Food was served in 2 main areas, one officially designated “Food Court” where most of the vendors were still absent or trying to keep dry beneath white tarpaulin, and the …
Emancipation Village 2010: African Food Fair Part 1 – Arrival (video)
August 1st was Emancipation Day here in Trinidad & Tobago. A public holiday since 1985 its definition has recently been expanded as a recognition of the struggles of all the ethnic groups who came here in servitude. At its heart though it remains essentially a …
Pholourie & Chopsticks: When Tokyo and Trinbago Collide! (video)
I am constantly amazed by what a mobile and adaptable people we Trinis are. Over on Twitter I converse with locals who have ventured to all corners of the world and while comfortable in their new lives, still want that little taste of home to …
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 is Today! (video)
It’s been over 2 years since Taste T&T last opened its doors, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and disheartened patrons in its untimely demise. In the interim, many foodies like myself have wondered if and when its resurrection would occur and what, if anything, …
15 Things You Need To Know About Mangoes (Tips, Recipes, Cookbooks)
5 Things You Should Know About Mangoes 1. Unless you are preparing a recipe that specifically calls for green mangoes do not buy mangoes that are too hard/’green’. They will not ripen properly. Choose mangoes that yield to gentle pressure and use your nose: a …
Remembering Julia: Julia Child 101 (video)
“I learned to cook for the same reason most women do—to please a man. I started to cook for the first time after I got married in 1946. Paul and I had met in Ceylon during World War II when we were both with the …
3Ds Place Bakery & Restaurant
In my ‘travels’ on the web I came across the following establishment in an article on businesses in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. 3Ds Place Bakery and Restaurant, 771-A Washington Ave.; (718) 623-2310 For the past decade, 3Ds has been baking up Jamaican favorites. Besides pastries like …
Calypso in Chestnut Hill: A Taste of Trinidad
Last month the Philadelphia Inquirer ran a piece on a Trinidadian food stand called Calypso in Chestnut Hill’s Farmers Market. Excerpt: “It is time to make the next round of roti. Campbell slides balls of dough made with ground split peas and garlic from under …
Trini Bakery Goodies – The Photos
Coconut Rock Buns (link to recipe below) Over the last few weeks on Twitter, myself and various other Caribbean cooks (who suitably enough converse under the #caribbeancooks hashtag) have been sharing and reminiscing over various food-related childhood memories. Chennette, who is my dearest and oldest …
A Quick and Dirty Guide To Getting Your Roti On In Broward County (article)
The Broward-Palm Beach New Times recently wrote “A Quick and Dirty Guide To Getting Your Roti On In Broward County”. Featured eateries include: • Lovey’s Roti in Sunrise (8336 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise; call 954-741-9212) • Lucky City (5574 W. Sample Road in Margate; …
How many eggs should a person consume a day?
This post was originally published on June 21, 2006. It has been updated twice since then. First they were good for you. Then they were bad. Then they were good again. Trying to keep up with the ‘experts’ is a dizzying game sometimes! Still, when …