MSG (Monosodium glutamate)
MSG is almost in every fast food we buy. Have you ever experienced sudden headaches or dizziness after dining out? […]
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An Irresistible Tasty Curry Conchs and Dumpling
Today, I am posting a traditional favorite, curry conchs and dumpling. But first I must say: A pleasant good day
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Good Cooking: Know Your Spices
Spices are an important trading commodity for many countries, such as India, Philippines, China, Grenada, Mexico, Uganda etc. Spices can
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10 Ideas Food Safety Guidelines
One way to waste food is by not not following food safety guidelines. Also, food do spoil over time; and
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The Remarkable Origins and Heritage of Trinidad’s Parang Music
Parang music is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s folk music that seems in a remarkable way to stay true to
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A Healthy Dessert – Cow Heel Souse
Cow heel souse is another of our trini souse dishes that we enjoy. It is similar to the famous pig
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No 1 Health Decision – Consumption of Meat
we are all at some point in our life face with a decision that rest on the consumption of meat.
The Most Delicious Geera Shrimp
This geera shrimp recipe is the best! I absolutely love shrimp and every now and again we enjoy currying shrimp,
An Easy Barbecue Lamb
In keeping with the topic of grilling as I talked about last post, I would like to entice you with
The Best Sandwich: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
How about an easy breakfast recipe, grilled cheese sandwich. Let’s face it. Not every one likes to prepare large meals
Aloe Vera, The “Elixir of Longevity”
Introduction The Aloe Vera is a popular plant that has many folk remedies. Many of its therapeutic effects have been
Red Mango – The Best Childhood Snack
Red Mango is popular snack in Trinidad and Tobago. “Yuh want ah mango? Dance de shango……” As a child growing
Chadon Beni: Our Famous Wild Trini Herb
In Trinidad and Tobago, the chadon beni (chado beni) or culantro is a treasured herb that is used in almost
Well Seasoned Delicious Herbed Rice
OK! On Monday, I showed you all how to make orange chicken and I had mine with herbed rice. Herbed
Orange Chicken
This recipe for orange chicken took me by surprise. And boy! It had me going back for seconds. The orange
A Remarkable Bread Pudding
Do you have any left-over slices of bread and you’re tired of eating them in the normal way? If you
Potato Omelet, Trini Style
Potato omelet is perfect for breakfast. Breakfast is one of the most important meals in the day. When you wake
A Healthy Caribbean Fruit Salad
A Fruit salad is a marvelous way to get your regular serving of fruits for the day in a delectable
An Easy GFCF Raisin Drops
Lately we have been experimenting with gluten free recipes from a Trini cooking perspective and thus far we have had
Fever Grass or Lemongrass Tea
Fever grass or lemongrass tea is a popular herbal tea in Trinidad and Tobago, just like the Fever grass itself.
Zebapique Tea
If you ever had zebapique tea you most likely really needed it. Zebapique is a popular herb used in Trinidad
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10 Ways to Handling Stress & Effects of Emotions
Handling stress begins with you learning to manage your emotions. Managing your emotions is what is expected from us in
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A Satisfying Beef Soup
This beef soup recipe was long in the planning and was based on a request I got from Tamica, a
Cream of Pumpkin Soup
According to our last post on losing weight, soups keeps you fuller for longer, and so do cream of pumpkin
An Amazing Seasoned Pancakes
I absolutely love pancakes, especially seasoned pancakes. You know that feeling you get seeing a nice stack of pancakes with
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10 Things You Need to Know About Losing Weight
Here are things you need to know about losing weight. In today’s world it is difficult to keep your slim
The Best Coconut Oil: Oil From the Tree of Life
Introduction Coconut oil is derived from the coconut palm tree, a remarkable and valuable plant. The coconut palm tree has
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A Healthy GFCF Saltfish Accra
Ok so the Trini GFCF recipe train is up and running again, and this time we’re taking a famous Trini
Oysters: An Amazing Street Delicacy
Oysters are another popular street food or appetizer in Trinidad and Tobago, especially among local men. In Trinidad, they are
Stew Fish II
After doing the first stew fish recipe, one person reminded of the second method of stewing fish here in Trinidad
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The Wonders of High Fructose Corn Syrup
When I think about junk food, I think of the many fruit juices with added sugar, preservatives and flavorings; then
The Most Tasty Curry Chicken
When it comes to Trini cuisine this (curry chicken) is one of the recipes that are high on the list
A Delicious Roti: Channa Puri
Today turned out to be a good day to make channa puri. Why not? It turned out to be a
The Best Cutters – Curry Channa Cutters
This curry channa cutters dish I would consider as one that goes well with alcohol since this is what some
A Spicy Delight – Mother-In-Law
This mother-in-law recipe is rated HHHH for extremely, super hot ( one H for each pepper lol ). Lava, I
The Best Divali Treat – Kachourie
This recipe of Kachourie or Kachori reminds me of many things. The night was cool and the darkest night for
Delicious Pineapple Jub Jub
Pineapple jub jub is another favorite. As a child I loved jub jub. This is what I knew as a
A Best Dessert – Sorrel Flavoured Gelatin
I thought it would be great to post one of my favorite type of desserts, sorrel flavoured gelatin. It is
Geera Pork II
This recipe was long in the planning and making; and my good friend Brian told me that he had a
What Have I been up to? Liming at La Vega
The timing couldn’t be as fitting as when this lime was organised. I was finished with school and the lime
Mango Punch
“So wha’ you goin’ an’ pos’ today?’ “Ah postin’ Mango Punch“ “Mango Punch?” “How does that taste? “ “It taste
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How Media Affects Food Consumption
Introduction We are exposed to many forms of media on a daily basis while we go about our various activities,