Even though I write recipes and publish them to the website on a weekly basis, somehow I struggle with the idea of calling myself a writer. As a matter of fact, I still would not describe myself as one. However, here I am, making an announcement. I have written my first recipe book (insert fanfare… Continue reading Mmhmm – Guava Season
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Trinbagonian food is a love language
By Stephanie Ramlogan Fry aloo is my love language; Trini food, home-cooked over a gas stove. Fry bake, fry shark, accra, coo-coo, stew chicken and black eyed peas. Sometimes an electric stove can cook up my love too, but when there is fire, my true passion infuses the pot. When I love, I would wake… Continue reading Trinbagonian food is a love language
What Do We Know About Gulab Jamun & Rasgulla
If you were even given a bag of Divali treats, it’s more than likely you’ve had a conversation about Gulab Jamun and Rasgulla, two well-known and well-loved Indian sweets that are favorites in gift bags of that variety. People have been debating the names of these two sweets around Trinidad & Tobago for a while… Continue reading What Do We Know About Gulab Jamun & Rasgulla
Sweet Savoury Saucy Spicy
“Sweet, Savoury, Saucy, Spicy” – The Flavours Of Trinidad & Tobago Who is a Trinbagonian? It is me, it is you, it is your Aunty, Uncle and Nen-nen. We are a people that are full of life, we have vibrancy running through our veins. We like to laugh, lime, talk, give “picong” and have fun.… Continue reading Sweet Savoury Saucy Spicy
Cooking Callaloo in Foreign
By Stephanie Ramlogan In 2018 I moved from Trinidad and came to Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a neighbourhood with plenty Caribbean influence. The small stretch of Nostrand Avenue in my immediate surroundings had at least three roti shops I knew about, and all of them sold doubles too. There were West Indian groceries stocked with Crix… Continue reading Cooking Callaloo in Foreign
Guide To A Bess Chow
The EatAhFood Guide To A Bess Chow I have no recollection of when and how I learned to make chow. I could not tell you who showed me how to make it either. So, I guess I could take some creative license and romanticize the acquiring of that knowledge and skill to make a totally… Continue reading Guide To A Bess Chow
Coconut Oatmeal Bons
My order from the Alliance of Rural Communities (ARC) via the Unqueue app came in reusable glass bottles and parcels wrapped in banana leaves. This was not only a delight to receive but a reminder to continue my personal mission to reduce my waste and plastic use and repurpose old jars and containers. Determined to… Continue reading Coconut Oatmeal Bons
Stewed Fish
“Longtime you had to go to the market to get your supply of fresh fish but nowadays the fish market comes to you by way of “Fat Fish” – a local fish depot that is committed to delivering “Fresh seafood straight to your doorstep”. Follow @unqueue_app For busy millennials, like myself the idea of… Continue reading Stewed Fish
Aioli Up Market
Across the world Coronavirus has caused many restaurants to rethink their dining experience and Trinidad & Tobago is no exception. Aioli was ready for the grab and go era with Aioli Marketplace which was launched back in 2017. Three years later Chef John Aboud is expanding the Marketplace experience with Aioli Up Market. The Space… Continue reading Aioli Up Market