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Jamaican Sunday Lunch
2008-06-08 06:40:00 Growing up, one of the things that I gradually began to realize set me aside from my friends and classmates was the fact that in my house Sunday lunch was never a ‘Trini’ affair. Roasted Chicken, Rice and Peas, Boiled Plaintain (shown above) replaced my neighbours’ fare of Stewed Chicken, Callaloo and Macaroni Pie. Although ... More About: Lunch , Jamaican
Lucozade
2008-06-07 06:07:00 Going through the photos I’ve taken over the past year, including my period without internet activity I came across this photo of a Lucozade bottle. A local drugstore was giving them away for Father’s Day 2007. Yes, random I know My first instinct was to check the expiry date… to my surprise it was ...
Sarina?s Oatsy Orange French Toast (recipe)
2008-05-29 03:31:00 Well here it is, my first entry to a food event since my ‘hiatus’. Color me all aflush with nervousness and excitement! One of the things that I love about this food events is that they push me into new creative areas where genres and combinations of food are concerned My concoction this time ... More About: Recipe , French Toast , French , Orange , Toast
Taste of T&T 2008 - A Fabulous ?Taste? (article)
2008-05-27 07:35:00 Hey everyone Taste TnT was a blast! I’m still going through and assembling all the pictures and videos that I took. Until then enjoy this 3rd party account The following appeared in the Trinidad Express and is being archived here for posterity in case the original link ever expires. More About: Article , 2008
Taste of T&T 2008 - We Does Eat Nice (article)
2008-05-26 06:15:00 The following appeared in the Sunday Express and is being archived here for posterity in case the original link ever expires. Interestingly it mentions a budgetary decrease for the entity that organizes the Taste … could this be part of the reason for the relative lack of promotion this year (along with a change in Tourism ... More About: Article , Nice , 2008
Taste of T&T 2008 - Tickets and Gourmet Menu details
2008-05-25 09:09:00 Hey everyone… the hours are ticking by. I’m so excited! Here are scans of our tickets as well as a detailed breakdown of the gourmet menus for both days. Enjoy! RSS Digital Fingerprint: sweethanfuhso More About: Tickets , Taste , Menu , Details , Gourmet
Taste of T&T 2008
2008-05-24 00:58:00 Wow, I can’t believe it’s been a year since Taste T&T was held. What a year it’s been! Those of you have been with me a while may remember that it was just after the last Taste T&T that I was unceremoniously booted from my last webhost, for being ‘too popular’. Ever since then ... More About: 2008
Almond-Peach Muffins
2008-05-12 02:15:00 I first made these muffins late last year as the dessert portion of a Shabbat menu. Light, moist, and not too sweet they would make a perfect complement to an afternoon tea The recipe is also very forgiving in terms of composition. Feel free to vary the type of nuts and fruits used, you’ll ... More About: Muffins , Almond , Peach
Coconut Bake (recipe)
2008-03-02 21:01:00 OK guys, so sorry for taking so long to return but things have been INSANE! Avon has been taking over my life, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely unexpected! It’s quickly becoming my main source of income, which after a year of having little to no income is a very welcome thing, ... More About: Recipe , Coconut
Naparima Cookbook Order Updates!
2008-01-13 05:58:00 In other news… 2008 has barely begun and already it’s stressing me out. The New Year literally started out with me submitting my first refund, in over a year of mailing out Naparima Cookbook s. And it wasn’t the last… It appears that everything shipped on December 5th has gone AWOL. What makes this upsetting to ... More About: Updates , Order
Happy New Year!
2008-01-06 21:15:00 Hey everyone! I can’t believe it’s been so long since my ‘triumphant’ return post Honestly, I never thought that things would get so hectic, so quickly. Yes, it was holiday season but still! Basically, within one week of writing my last post I was offered a weekly radio segment, signed up to ... More About: New Year , Happy , Happy New Year , Year
I?m Back!!! :)
2007-11-25 23:02:00 Hey everyone, sorry for being offline so long. I never expected that my net problems would have lasted as long as did. Good news though, my connection is back and so without further drama or delay I can get back to posting and sharing recipes, reviews and other food-related items that catch my eye here ... More About: Back
TriniGourmet?s Amazon Hotlist for October 2007!
2007-10-15 06:37:00 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. Clay Pot Meyer Lemon Tree Description: Amazon.com has this great lemon variety planted in a terra cotta clay pot ready to ship. Excellent for gift giving! Fragrant flowers produce thin skinned, ... More About: October 2007 , October
HHDD #15 - Equal Opportunity Tarts: And the Winner Is?
2007-10-14 22:08:00 Running with Tweezers‘ eye-popping Chocolate Tartlets with Candied Grapefruit Peel! Congrats to Tami for her submission and thanks to everyone who took part and/or voted I’ve had a great time hosting this round and look forward to visiting the blogs of all who took part much more often in the future Tami should ... More About: Opportunity , Winner , Equal , Tarts , Unit
Mango Lassi (recipe)
2007-10-07 06:55:00 I’ve been dreaming of mango lassi for some time now. Mango lassi was something I first discovered during my college years in the US and I haven’t had it since returning to Trinidad seven years ago. This rich cool, slightly tart, beverage is the perfect complement to spicy, fiery cuisines and is also hearty (and ... More About: Recipe , Reci
HHDD #15 - Equal Opportunity Tarts (The Roundup!)
2007-10-04 06:07:00 Well, here it is! The long anticipated (hehe) roundup of this month’s installment of Hay Hay it’s Donna Day. This was my first time at hosting a food event and I really have to thank Barbara (this event’s creator, and resident cook at Winos and Foodies) for holding my hand throughout the process. I really ... More About: Roundup , Opportunity , Equal , Tarts , Unit
TriniGourmet?s Top 3 Pasta Recipes (as of September 2007)
2007-09-27 15:52:00 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 here 2. Bagna Romano This sauce runs over with the complex salty fermented richness of oil-cured ... More About: Recipes , Pasta , September , September 2007 , Reci
REVIEW: Paradis de la Creme, MovieTowne, Invaders? Bay
2007-09-18 06:32:00 MovieTowne is turning into quite a culinary hub for those in North-West Trinidad. When it first opened it was a bit of a wasteland (outside of the cineplex). The biggest non-movie attraction for the longest while was ‘Shakers’, an outdoor pub/bar. However over the last 12-18 months there’s been an explosion of eateries, representing ... More About: Review , Paradis , Viet , Creme , Invader
Hay Hay It?s Donna Day #15 - Tarts: All-Inclusive / Caramelised Onion and A
2007-09-15 07:12:00 Welcome to the latest installment of Hay Hay It’s Donna Day It’s a huge pleasure (and honour) to host this current round, my first time hosting a food event of any kind! Barbara, of Winos and Foodies has been an amazing help to me in setting everything up and definitely deserves a hearty ... More About: Tarts , Caramel , Cara , Onion
Coca-Cola Bottling Plant
2007-09-15 06:13:00 Coca-Cola Bottling Plant , Churchill-Roosevelt Highway, Macoya Coca-Cola is an international goliath when it comes to marketing, and even here in Trinidad the Coca-Cola bottling plant never wears the same outfit for too long. Check out its current attire RSS Digital Fingerprint: sweethanfuhso More About: Coca-Cola , Coca Cola , Coca
Meatless Cassava Oiled-Down (recipe)
2007-09-13 06:23:00 Oiled down (also more commonly referred to as ‘oildown’) is one of those truly transcendent West Indian delights. As I wrote, in one of this blog’s first entries: “Oil Down, is a colloquial Caribbean name for any dish of starchy vegetables cooked in coconut milk until all the milk is absorbed and the ingredients have turned ... More About: Recipe , Sava , Reci
Kung Pao Chicken (recipe)
2007-09-11 06:20:00 A very simple fiery and flavourful chicken dish that comes together quickly. The most unexpected part of the flavour medley is the candy-like sweetness of the fried (until charred) sweet peppers. From Wikipedia: Kung Pao chicken (also spelled Kung Po chicken) is a classic dish in Sichuan cuisine, originating in the Sichuan Province of central-western China. The ... More About: Recipe , Chicken , Kung Pao Chicken , Reci
MovieTowne
2007-09-10 06:32:00 Forget about popcorn, when I go to the movies I’m all about the steak fries and MovieTowne’s are the greatest! I don’t know what they season them with, and I’ve tried to figure it out. I suspect there is some seasoning salt going on, and maybe a little Italian seasoning. They are always perfectly crispy ... More About: Viet
TriniGourmet?s Amazon Hotlist for September 2007!
2007-09-09 06:13:00 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 Good Home Cookbook: More Than 1000 Classic American Recipes Description: With more than 1,000 no-nonsense recipes, The Good Home Cookbook reminds us that a good home cooked meal is as ... More About: September , September 2007 , Sept
Win VIP tickets to the St. Lucia Food and Rum Festival!
2007-09-08 06:42:00 Enter MACO Magazine’s ?Share your Caribbean travel experience? competition, and get the chance to win VIP tickets to the St Lucia Food and Rum Festival , and free subscriptions to MACO magazines. All you have to do is write about your experience visiting a Caribbean island (other than your home country). Your essay should be no less than ... More About: Tickets , St Lucia
Braised Pumpkin and Potatoes (recipe)
2007-09-07 06:54:00 I’m always looking for interesting and creative side dishes. The kind that can be used both formally and informally. This recipe fit the bill. Warm creamy potatoes and sweet pumpkin slices combine to create an unexpected comfort food vibe, while the vibrant notes of fresh basil, make it exciting enough for guests’ palates. Braised ... More About: Recipe , Potatoes , Pumpkin , Pump , Reci
?You Won?t Be Single For Long? Vodka Cream Pasta (recipe)
2007-09-06 06:40:00 I first learnt about this Rachael Ray dish on Oprah and I won’t lie, as a single girl, the name roped me right in A dish that practically guarantees a proposal? Where can I sign up?! Sadly I have not had a chance to try it on any prospective suitors but after making it ... More About: Recipe , Pasta , Long , Single , Cream
Q&A #3: In Search of Kachourie
2007-09-05 06:50:00 Reader’s Question: Hi! I happened upon your blog because I was looking for a Trini recipe. Maybe you can help me. I had a dish that had pureed yellow split peas, cilantro, sliced onions, a little garlic, and some jalapeno pepper. The puree was then rolled into rough balls and fried. ... More About: Search
A Beer is a? Carib
2007-09-04 06:03:00 Carib Brewery, Eastern Main Road, Champs Fleurs Ask any Trinidadian to complete the following phrase. A beer is a … and you’ll instantly hear a loud uproarious ‘Carib’. For over 50 years the Carib Brewery has been producing Carib beer to the delight of Trinis both at home and abroad. I know that for myself seeing ... More About: Beer
The Joys of Breadfruit
More articles from this author:2007-09-01 06:48:00 Steamed breadfruit, smoked herring sauce, avocado Mmmm breadfruit. It really borders on the obscene how much I love this thing… Every time one comes our way I make a promise that I will photograph it properly, as well as its preparation. Inevitably something always comes up that prevents me from getting those key initial photos. ... More About: Brea 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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