When I think of Christmas in Trinidad and Tobago, one thing always comes to mind is Black Cake. This rich, fruit-filled cake is the ultimate holiday dessert in most Trini households. Growing up, I always considered black cake to be an “adult” cake, mostly because of the generous amount of alcohol my aunt would pour […]

Before TikTok and Instagram made oxtail so popular (and pricey!), it was once a budget-friendly option that many of us grew up enjoying. I remember when you could buy a few pounds of oxtail for a reasonable price and create hearty meals for the whole family. Sunday lunches in my house would have stewed oxtail […]

One of my favorite childhood memories was watching my mom make Saltfish Accra with leftover saltfish. These fluffy, golden fritters were a staple, especially on Good Friday, for breakfast or as a snack. The crispy exterior and soft, savory interior made every bite irresistible. Now, I’m sharing this easy, delicious recipe so you can enjoy […]

When it comes to my 10-year-old son, there was one dish that never failed to make him smile: stewed lentils. His favorite food to eat with is rice and stew chicken. Sometimes when I’m not in the mood to cook callaloo or red beans on Sundays, stewed lentil peas are my go-to. It’s easy to […]

Do you remember the lockdown days back in 2019-2020? All the businesses were closed, including our favorite street food spots. I know a lot of us missed going out for a piping hot serving of doubles, with all the sauces and toppings that make it the perfect snack. We tried making doubles at home, but […]

I remember walking through my neighborhood and seeing tamarind trees in nearly every other backyard, their branches heavy with long brown pods during tamarind season. Whenever tamarinds were ripe and ready, my friends and I would gather as much as we could, stuffing our pockets with the sour-sweet fruit. As an adult living away from […]

I am obsessed with the Sunday lunch of callaloo crab, fried rice, macaroni pie, and stew chicken. At least once a month, I indulge in that meal or whenever I spot the crab man at the side of the road. Growing up in Trinidad, Sundays were reserved for special family meals. For us, it was […]