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Mauby Bark: Three Things You May Not Know
2011-11-10 15:58:00
Over the years I have, like many Trinidadians, enjoyed my share of cold frosty mauby. As I’ve previously written, it was something that my Aunt always seemed to have in her fridge when I was a child. Those days however are long gone. My aunt no longers bother to make mauby and even at home ...
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Cold Sesame Noodles (recipe)
2011-11-03 15:45:00
Creamy, cold noodles Ginger and lime dance throughout Quick and easy meal. Cold Sesame Noodles SERVINGS: 4 SOURCE: Food Network / Tyler Florence INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces angel hair pasta 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced 3 cloves, garlic minced 1 teaspoon red chili paste, such as sambal ...
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Give A Friend: The Spice Necklace: My Adventures in Caribbean Cooking, Eati
2011-10-29 16:28:00
The Spice Necklace : My Adventures in Caribbean Cooking , Eating, and Island Life by Ann Vanderhoof (21)17 used & new from $6.98(Visit the Best Sellers in Caribbean & West Indian list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.)
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Turmeric
2011-10-24 16:33:00
Several months ago my mother came home with these things that looked like ginger roots, but smaller and thinner. I asked what they were and she said ‘turmeric’. She had bought them for medicinal reasons (we use a lot of herbal and aromatherapy concoctions in my household) but I also knew it had culinary value ...

You?ll Love: A Taste of Puerto Rico: Traditional and New Dishes from the Pu
2011-10-22 16:55:00
A Taste of Puerto Rico : Traditional and New Dishes from the Puerto Rican Community by Yvonne Ortiz (23)Buy new: $16.00 $10.52 55 used & new from $3.89(Visit the Most Wished For in Caribbean & West Indian list for authoritative information on this pro...
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20 Ways To Enjoy Soup!
2011-10-19 16:56:00
Top 10 Soup Recipes on TriniGourmet.com 1. Trinidad Corn Soup with Cornmeal Dumplings (recipe) Corn soup is a street food favorite here in Trinidad, especially at carnival time when vendors ply large pots of it that they spoon into styrofoam cups outside of fetes and clubs. 2. Trinidad Callaloo (vegetarian recipe) Callaloo is a fond ...
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Current Bestseller: An Embarrassment of Mangoes: A Caribbean Interlude
2011-10-15 16:28:00
An Embarrassment of Mangoes : A Caribbean Interlude Ann Vanderhoof (Author) (69)59 used & new from $9.66(Visit the Best Sellers in Caribbean & West Indian list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.)
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REVIEW: Ramsay?s Best Menus
2011-10-10 16:36:00
Over the last 6 months or so my mother and I have both become quite taken with British Chef Gordon Ramsay. It seems that he has a permanent Monday night residency on FOX and I for one am -not- complaining (don’t judge me! ) Realizing that if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, J has ...
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Trinigourmet Amazon Hotlist for September 2011
2011-10-08 16:38:00
Cold Sesame Noodles – recipe coming soon! Equilibrium has been restored in Trinigourmet land this month with the return of The Naparima Girls Cookbook to the Hotlist! Topping this month’s countdown once again is Ramin Ganeshram’s Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago. Her recent follow up Stir It Up is a wonderful children’s ...
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You?ll Love: Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban
2011-10-08 01:55:00
Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban by Glenn M. Lindgren, Raul Musibay, Jorge Castillo (61)Buy new: $30.00 $20.19 45 used & new from $11.90(Visit the Most Wished For in Caribbean & West Indian list for authoritative information on this product's current...
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Current Bestseller: Curry, Callaloo & Calypso: The Real Taste of Trinidad &
2011-10-07 19:23:00
Curry, Callaloo & Calypso: The Real Taste of Trinidad & Tobago by Wendy Rahamut Publication Date: November 2011Buy new: $35.00 $22.17 (Visit the Hot New Releases in Caribbean & West Indian list for authoritative information on this product's current r...
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REVIEW: Caribbean Seafood Extravaganza
2011-10-06 16:35:00
Caribbean Seafood Extravaganza, a local publication from the Seafood Industry Development Company Limited, has become a silent treasure over the last year. This quietly printed book is full of solidly satisfying recipes for many Trinidadian species of fish that many may overlook in favour of the more popular types such as kingfish, carite etc. It ...
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Rosh Hashana Menu 2011
2011-09-26 16:19:00
Rosh Hashana Community Dinner 2007 This year the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana begins at sundown on September 28. Normally at Rosh Hashana I have a rather fixed menu, sneaking in one or two new dishes for variety. Two years ago I decided to shake things up, discarding my customary Coconut-Raisin Challah with
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Tu B?Shevat (New Year For The Trees) Menu 2011
2011-01-17 15:07:00
Chive Blossoms – our garden Wednesday evening marks the start of Tu B’Shevat, one of my favourite holidays on the Jewish calendar. There’s something whimsical and life-affirming about having a New Year ’s celebration for the environment and the seder (religious) service which accompanies it has a focus on our role as stewards of the planet, ...
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Hot New Release: 20 Best Jamaican Recipes [Kindle Edition]
2011-01-15 15:30:00
20 Best Jamaican Recipes Dee Phillips at Landmark Press Publishing (Author) Download: $2.99 197 used & new from $2.99(Visit the Hot New Release s in Caribbean & West Indian list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.)

Trinigourmet Amazon Hotlist For December 2010
2011-01-09 15:47:00
J’ouvert Morning Bachhanal – a woodwork by Anthony “Chinman” Trotman Happy New Year again! It’s time for the first Amazon Hotlist of 2011! You’ll see a lot of shakeups on the list this time around due to some changes that I’ve made via Twitter re: promoting new and currently popular cookbook releases. Already it has ...

Poori (recipe & video)
2011-01-06 15:57:00
Mmm poori. This was originally intended as part of my Hanukkah 2010 menu series, however time and health intervened. However, better late than never right? Poori is an Indian fried bread that I was first introduced to during my years at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. There it was served, at the amazing India House ...
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Trinigourmet?s Top 10 Posts of 2010!
2011-01-05 15:55:00
New Year, Same Resolutions! Happy New Year all ! I hope that you are transitioning into the regular work week better than I am! Have you ever felt that you need a vacation to get over your vacation? Yup, that’s me right about now Still, a New Year is a wonderful thing to usher in ...
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Storing Wine: Answers to your Frequently Asked Questions
2010-12-29 15:40:00
Over at SupermarketGuru.com you can find answers to frequently asked questions about storing wine. Questions include: ? Should I be storing the wine I drink everyday in a special way or place? ? Where should I store wine I don’t plan to drink immediately? ? Where should I store wine after it is opened? ? ...
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Ramin Ganeshram?s Take on Holiday Christmas Cookies (article)
2010-12-26 15:22:00
I love checking out the various culinary stories from around the world that show up both in my Trinigourmet Times and via iGoogle. They give me a glimpse into cultures and traditions from places I’ll probably never see, as well as spots right next door! This week I stumbled across a story, published on NPR, ...
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Kicking Ice Cream Up A Notch ? Trini Style!
2010-12-23 15:26:00
Have you tried splashing Angostura bitters on your ice cream? Because Angostura has a light uplifting flavour with some citrusy undertones I find it works better with pale colored icecreams like vanilla and citrus-flavored icecreams like orange and lemon. This post was originally published November 23, 2006. It has been updated once since. Copyright © ...
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Follow Me On Twitter!
2010-10-28 06:49:00
It’s been two years+ since I joined Twitter and in that time I’ve found it to be an extremely valuable way to meet and connect with foodbloggers (local, regional, and international) as well as readers. These connections have grown and developed in ways that I would never have imagined! One thing that I really enjoy as well is hearing from readers. Your questions and feedback continually inspire me, and it’s great to put faces to names and get a sense of who is really on the other side of the ...

TriniGourmet?s Top 3 Pasta Recipes (as of October 2010)
2010-10-27 06:52:00
1. Trinidad Macaroni Pie This dish is part of the traditional Trinidadian Sunday lunch and is also offered in cubed form at BBQs and other casual outdoor functions. Feel free to play around with the proportions. – recipe here2.Gnocchi Pomodoro – recipe Silky, light, buttery, almost melt in your mouth good. ?This is really comfort food defined?- recipe here.3. ?You Won?t Be Single For Long? Vodka Cream Pasta (recipe) A dish that practically guarantees a proposal? Where can I sign up?! Sadly I have not had a chance to ...
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Red-Roasted Chicken Stir-Fry (recipe)
2010-10-22 06:07:00
From Natural Health Magazine: This stir-fry is inspired by the flavors of traditional Chinese red roasting, which derives its special character from the use of dark soy, Shaoxing wine and rock sugar.This post was originally published on October 15, 2006 and was one of the first dishes I prepared for this site. A sentimental fave just right for revisiting! This dish relies heavily on the quality of your soy sauce. For the best results use the good dark heavy stuff. I tried it once with a ‘lite’ ...
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Aromatic Angostura Coffee
2010-10-19 06:53:00
Why not try a few dashes of Angostura bitters in your cup of coffee today?Amazon.com Widgets This post was originally published December 8, 2006. It has been updated once since then. Copyright © 2010 TriniGourmet.com. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@www.trinigourmet.com so we can take legal action immediately.Plugin by TaraganaRSS Digital Fingerprint: sweethanfuhso
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Fruits & Vegetables: A Succulent Variety (page 1) ? Caribbean Beachcomber J
2010-10-18 06:30:00
(image: Stand at Port of Spain Market) Transcription: The marketplace is the best source of local gossip, news and camaraderie. Also available is a magnificent display of the fruits and vegetables which add flavor and distinction to the Caribbean table. Fresh greens, creamy ripe avocados, mangoes, cherries, an abundance of starchy roots, herbs, and a goodly selection of dried beans – all of these and many other fresh foodstuffs are available at the marketplace. Since many of these fruits and vegetables are foreign to the visitor or new resident, a brief ...
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Trinigourmet?s Amazon Hotlist for September 2010
2010-10-16 06:42:00
Divali is fast approaching and with it shall come my recipes for Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding) and Parsad. Stay tuned, I know you all have been looking! Wow! Can you believe it’s mid-October already? Maybe it’s just me but I swear time accelerates as each calendar year draws to a close! I’m a little bit late posting your fave purchases (and clicks) this month, but better late than never! Ramin Ganeshram’s ode to local cuisine “Sweet Hands” retains its top spot yet again! You would think ...
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Trinigourmet Q&A #12: Can frozen peppers be used to make pepper sauce?
2010-10-14 06:29:00
Reader’s Question: Have you ever used peppers (for Trinidad Pepper Sauce) that you had previously frozen? I have a bunch of peppers from last season that I steamed, ice bathed, and then shrink wrapped & froze. Looking for a good use for them. Plus, 2 1/2 pounds is a lot of peppers to gather when you only have one plant! Thanks!TriniGourmet’s Answer: Hi there! After rereading my father’s recipe for Trinidad Pepper Sauce I see no reasons why steamed and frozen peppers can not be used. If it was a recipe ...
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Trinigourmet Q&A #11 ? How to get ?the pocket? in my fry bakes?
2010-10-13 06:52:00
Reader’s Question: Hey, I have been trying to get the "pocket" in my bakes since I began making them. I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong? I have tried your recipe (maybe they were too large), tried margarine, tried butter, tried yeast and still no pocket. What am I doing wrong? Could it be the size?TriniGourmet’s Answer: Hi there! There are two main problems that I think may be contributing to your bakes not having that ‘pocket’. 1) Your bake may not be thin ...

Top 5 Cake Recipes on TriniGourmet.com (updated October 2010)
2010-10-12 06:37:00
1. Trinidad Black Cake (recipe) Black Cake in Trinidad is a Christmas tradition. Made predominantly of alcohol drenched prunes, currants and raisins, variations abound2. Mango Cake (recipe) This mango cake is very light and elegant in appearance, especially when topped with a dash of icing sugar. The batter is topped with brown sugar and butter which crystallizes to form a delicate streusel topping and the slivers of ripe mango settle themselves throughout the batter forming succulent counterpoints of sweetness.3. Espresso Cake (recipe) Light, moist and incredibly intense in flavour this recipe for Espresso ...
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