Krishnawatie Tiwari: The Face Behind Yumma

I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled across this article in the Trinidad Express. So often we pick up products in the supermarket and don’t think of the names and faces behind the label. Corporations and brands just seem, by nature, to be faceless 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 🙂

S.Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants

Several months ago I was excited and surprised to be asked to join the Caribbean panel for The S.Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants survey. Of course I said yes! Two weeks ago my official thank you letter, and the issue of Restaurant magazine that presented 

Mystery packages are on their way!

A huge thanks to everyone who has patronised and donated to TriniGourmet’s e-commerce and fundraising efforts to date. I’m working on ways to thank each of you individually. Until then, the above are just a sample of the freebies that are currently on their way 

Shop Chef’s Catalog for Father’s Day!

Make Dad happy this Father??????s Day by surprising him with gifts from CHEFS Catalog. CHEFS has everything he is sure to love from grills and knife sharpeners to cool kitchen electrics.

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 

The Lighthouse restaurant celebrates Indian Arrival

I’ve been meaning to visit the Lighthouse restaurant for quite some time now. This series may be just the thing to get me there 🙂 I love the waterfront ambience at Crews Inn, especially at sunset as the outlines of the numerous yachts slowly turn 

Technical Difficulties!

Well well well, look how allyuh get me in trouble! 😆 I finished last weekend feeling on top of the world. I had attended Taste T&T, met Lilandra and Chennette, and had given TriniGourmet a spanking hot new redesign. Yes, life was good. Then, Monday 

Angelo’s on Ariapita

The above advert for a restaurant (new?) called Angelo’s caught my eye in the Saturday Express. Ariapita Avenue is the main culinary artery for dining in and around Port-of-Spain and it really is amazing how many restaurants it seems able to contain! I think I”ll 

Chefs Catalog Memorial Day Sale!

From now through May 31st, CHEFS Catalog is offering Free Shipping on all orders of $99 or more! Be sure to check out their Memorial Day Sale as well. 🙂

Taste of T&T 2007 – Chef & Gourmet Menu details

Well the menu and restaurant details for this weekend’s Taste of T&T are out, and I am impressed. These offerings sound delish! I am seriously reconsidering not shelling out for a gourmet ticket. Check ’em out! 🙂 ETA: Looks like I’ll be stuffing myself in 

Fresh Express Shuts Down

Photo from Lilandra‘s awesome Fresh Express Flickr Set News of Fresh Express’ demise comes as a great (and depressing) shock to me. Before my accident I relied heavily on their offerings to provide my lunchtime fare. From their teriyaki chicken salads to vegetarian wraps and