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Culinary Confessions
2007-06-20 06:48:00
Every now and again I like to take a look at what people are searching for here on TriniGourmet.com. It gives me ideas on what to create next, and what to expand on Not surprisingly there are always a few searches for pork (esp. geera pork). Although this is a Trini cooking site it ...
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Labour Day Menu (2007)
2007-06-19 06:30:00
“June 19, Sir, is a day which, in the minds of the workers, marks a landmark in the history of the working class movement.” - Adrian Cola Rienzi Today is Labour Day in Trinidad and Tobago, a public holiday Labour Day marks the labour uprising on 19th June 1937 which is generally recognised as the ...
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Fried Plantain (recipe)
2007-06-18 06:25:00
Fried Plan tain is a simple snack that appears to be common on tabletops across the Caribbean. I’ve grown up eating them my father’s way which is to wait for the plantain skins to turn almost black before panfrying them on high heat, until they are slightly charred on the outside. Then, when done, immediately sprinkle ...
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Carrot Punch (recipe)
2007-06-18 06:19:00
This recipe is my submission to Mixology Monday. I decided to use Orchard’s Carrot Punch (which includes pineapple juice, orange juice, and passion fruit) instead of plain carrot punch and as a result I think this is why the punch didn’t have a strong ‘carrot flavour’, something I was really looking for. I also am ...
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The Many Faces of the Coconut
2007-06-17 06:23:00
Am I the only who loves to look at the different faces in brown coconuts? Ever since I was small I’ve been mesmerized at the range of expressions they have as you roll them from side to side! It’s not hard for me to create dialogues to match… yes I was am an idle ...
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Top 3 Posts on TriniGourmet over the last 30 days (June 2007)
2007-06-16 06:24:00
1. Gub Gub ‘Navy Bean’ Salad with Feta Cheese (recipe) Filling. Nutritious. Flavourful! - recipe here 2. Fudgy Chocolate Cake ?Brownies? (recipe) This recipe wins on every front. It calls for very simple basic ingredients (most of which should already be in your pantry), it takes no time to put together, cleanup is minimal and the taste ...
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REVIEW: Häagen Dazs - Ellerslie Plaza, Maraval
2007-06-14 06:32:00
I was first introduced to Häagen Dazs when I lived in the US so it was with great joy that I received the news several years ago that Häagen Dazs would be distributed locally via local supermarkets! Although the prices were astronomical, the quality of texture and flavour made it the perfect occasional indulgence for ...
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Penne with Broccoli, Garlic, and Pecorino (recipe)
2007-06-13 06:08:00
Anchovies? Anchovies?!? I can’t believe I’m cooking with anchovies! I had sworn them off years ago after a disastrous pizza suggestion in the US (my first encounter with them). However over the last few months repeated viewing of the Food Network and Rachael Ray started to wear down my resistance. ‘Don’t fear, they’ll cook down ...
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REVIEW: The Good Home Cookbook
2007-06-10 06:43:00
Last November Richard J. Perry, the author of The Good Home Cookbook : More Than 1000 Classic American Recipescirculated a request to foodbloggers to review his new cookbook in exchange for a free copy. Being someone who loves cookbooks, as well as freebies, I merrily threw my hat into the ring. When my copy arrived I ...
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Top 3 Appetizers on TriniGourmet.com (June 2007)
2007-06-09 06:53:00
1.Trinidad Saltfish Accra - recipe Trinidad accra are puffy fried dough balls, made of a highly seasoned dough into which shredded saltfish has been mixed. I’ve had it at weddings, gatherings, and of course bought it from street vendors. You can view the recipe here. 2.Trinidad Pholourie - recipe Pholourie are basically little balls of split pea flour ...
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Fudgy Chocolate Cake ?Brownies? (recipe)
2007-06-08 06:44:00
Oooh a brownie challenge, just the thing for me to inaugarate my new camera! I adore brownies , and I don’t make them often enough, so taking part in Brownie Babe of the Month was a no-brainer Although there are now dozens of variations on the brownie theme (even blondies), for emotional ...
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S.Pellegrino?s World?s 50 Best Restaurants
2007-06-08 06:31:00
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 the final top 100 candidates, arrived. Sadly (but not surprisingly) ...
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Trinidad Sugar Buns/Hot Cross Buns (recipe)
2007-06-07 06:50:00
Today is Corpus Christi in Trinidad and Tobago, a public holiday. According to Gov.TT: Corpus Christi is a long-standing tradition in our islands, going back to our pre-British occupation by the Catholic Spaniards. Though mainly observed by Roman Catholics, it is a designated public holiday. This special Feast Day is celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity ...
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25 Gift Ideas for a Gourmet Father?s Day
2007-06-06 06:12:00
FOOD & GIFT BASKETS 1.Kona Coffee, Chocolate, & Tiki Mug Gift Basket - Great for Dads & Grads! Product Description: GOLD 100% pure Kona Coffee is the star of this delightful gift basket, and the perfect Tiki mug that accompanies it is sure to bring a smile to your gift recipient! GOLD 100% pure Kona Coffee (8 oz ...
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Mystery packages are on their way!
2007-06-05 06:45:00
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 to TriniGourmet’s ‘Customers of the Month’ for 2007 (to date). ...
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Introducing? The PaperBag Gourmet!
2007-06-04 06:32:00
Hey everyone, I just wanted to take a few minutes to give you advanced notice of a fabulous new service that I’m about to launch… The Paper Bag Gourmet ! Since starting TriniGourmet.com I have received many requests for Trinidadian food items. Most of the time I have referred people to online resources such as ...
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Gub Gub ?Navy Bean? Salad with Feta Cheese (recipe)
2007-06-03 06:15:00
“A navy bean is bigger than it seems put it on and don’t ask what it means Parade around” - Tracy Bonham Am I the only one who remembers Tracy Bonham, that alt-singer/violinist from the late 1990’s? I loved her first CD and really think she should have gotten a lot further. The above quotation from her ...
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Shop Chef?s Catalog for Father?s Day!
2007-06-03 06:01:00
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. RSS Digital Fingerprint: sweethanfuhso
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TriniGourmet’s Amazon Hotlist for June 2007
2007-06-02 06:36:00
TriniGourmet ’s Amazon Hotlist is a compilation of -your- most clicked (and purchased) items on TriniGourmet.com *note: Hover your mouse over each title for more details! 1. The Sephardic Table: The Vibrant Cooking of the Mediterranean Jews Description: A collection of 175 recipes from Morocco, Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia in North Africa; from the Ottoman communities of Turkey, Rhodes, and Greece; from Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, and Iran in the Middle East. 2. Dough: Simple Contemporary Breads Description: All the breads take less than one hour, with advice on how to make bread in advance, use the freezer and above all, comes the knowledge from a master-baker of how to make the perfect dough 3. Caribbean Cookbook Description: First published more than thirty years ago, Rita Springer’s Caribbean Cookbook is a West Indian classic. 4. The Good Home Cookbook: More Than 1000 Classic American Recipes Description: With more than 1,000 no-nonsense reci...
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Chefs Royal 2007: Flags of the Nations
2007-06-02 06:01:00
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 QRC a.k.a Queen’s Royal College is one of the most prestigious male high schools in Trinidad and Tobago. • QRCLink • QRC on Wikipedia RSS Digital Fingerprint: sweethanfuhso
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TGRWT #2 - Savoury Banana Fritters (recipe)
2007-06-01 06:41:00
Although this is the first time that I am sharing an entry to They Go Really Well Together (TGRWT) this is actually not the first time that I’ve created a recipe for this ongoing ‘Molecular Gastronomy Project’. Unfortunately my first creation was so ghastly, so toxic, that I could barely swallow one bite and ...
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Indo Fair 2007
2007-06-01 06:01:00
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 told me of the Indo fair, which began last week ...
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Q&A #1: What is Green Seasoning?
2007-05-31 06:59:00
One of the unexepcted pleasures of running this site is getting a chance to hear and answer your questions. Some of you are Trinis who have lived abroad for some time. Some of you are foreigners who have come to love a certain special Trinbagonian and want to recreate their culinary memories. Others of you ...
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The Lighthouse restaurant celebrates Indian Arrival
2007-05-31 06:15:00
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 into charcoal silhouettes I have temporarily forgotten the name ...
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Technical Difficulties!
2007-05-30 21:54:00
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 afternoon, in the middle of writing my recap of Taste ...
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Snakebite (recipe)
2007-05-30 06:52:00
It’s been a while since I whipped up a little poison for y’all, and what’s more poisonous than a snakebite? OK. I never heard about this concoction before this week and the only reason I even stumbled across it was because I wanted to take part in the Edible Reptile food challenge. But who ...
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Indian Arrival Day Menu
2007-05-30 06:52:00
Today is Indian Arri val Day, a public holiday here in Trinidad and Tobago. Indian Arrival Day commemorates the arrival of the first East Indian labourers to our shores. From the National Library Website: Indian Arrival Day, celebrated on 30th May, commemorates the arrival of the first Indian Indentured labourers from India to Trinidad, in May 1845, ...
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Batter-Fried Zucchini (recipe)
2007-05-29 06:27:00
Fried vegetables in a light, almost meringue-like, batter. Delicious! Although this recipe calls for squash or zucchini I used up veggies that I had on hand (cauliflower, potatoes, mushrooms and more!) The results were just as excellent. This is -the- perfect beer food RSS Digital Fingerprint: sweethanfuhso
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Angelo?s on Ariapita
2007-05-29 06:02:00
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 have to check them out, especially as Tiramisu is currently ...
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Chubby Soda (now in 6-packs!)
2007-05-28 06:26:00
If there’s one thing that can’t be denied it’s that Trinis love their soda (or ’sweet drink’ as its commonly called). Growing up here I was spoiled to an endless array of flavours that I thought would be matched or surpassed when I went to the US for 5 years. Sadly this was not the ...
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