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Let’s stray just a little from the typical hot cocoa tea we enjoy throughout the Caribbean and give it a festive twist with the addition of sorrel. Cocoa tea has always been a staple in our kitchens, especially for breakfast, and growing up in Guaracara, Trinidad, it was something we looked forward to on cooler…
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Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, Salt Beef Callaloo was a staple on our Sunday lunch table. Sunday lunch was the biggest meal of the week, the one my siblings and I looked forward to the most. Alongside a pot of callaloo, there was usually macaroni pie, stewed or oven-roasted meats, boiled plantain, fresh garden…
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Guava Sorrel Concentrate is a flavorful Caribbean drink base that brings together the tart, floral notes of dried sorrel with the tropical sweetness of ripe guava. While sorrel is a must-have drink during the Christmas holidays in the Caribbean, this Guava Sorrel Concentrate can be enjoyed throughout the year. I especially enjoy using it during…
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The Trinidad Chicken Pastelle Recipe is one of those dishes that lets you know Christmas has arrived in Trinidad and Tobago. While beef pastelles are the traditional standard, this chicken version is the one I make for my family every year, and it signals the real start of our holiday cooking. It keeps the familiar…
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Every Christmas season, there’s one drink that signals the holidays have truly arrived, and for me, it’s always a glass of sorrel, even as a little fella in Trinidad and Tobago. This Pineapple Sorrel Drink builds on the traditional Caribbean sorrel drink we all know and love, while adding a gentle tropical twist that feels…
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If you grew up in a Caribbean household, you already know the magic that happens in the kitchen the day after a big cook. Leftovers weren’t just reheated — they were transformed. Mommy had a way of taking bits of stewed chicken, beef, or pork and turning them into dishes that tasted even better the…
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Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, Traditional Caribbean Pommecythere Jam was one of those treats that felt extra special. While sour cherry jam had its own place in my heart, pommecythere was the one I waited for. The fruit never ripens all at once, so my mother had to collect the ripe ones over several…
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Yam have always held a special place on my family table, especially during the cooler months when I crave the warmth and comfort of the Caribbean. This Classic Caribbean Yam Pie is my take on a dish made throughout the islands, where yam and other ground provisions are celebrated for their rich flavor and satisfying…
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Living in Canada has its blessings, but it also means some of the ingredients I grew up with in the Caribbean aren’t always easy to find. Take pimento peppers, also known as seasoning peppers — they’re the soul of so many of our island dishes, from stewed meats and curries to soups, rice, and sauces….
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A Caribbean Twist on Thanksgiving Flavor With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it was only fitting that I shared my Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey with you all. This recipe was born out of my dislike for traditional oven-roasted turkey, which I’ve always found to be bland. I wanted to honor North American holiday…
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A Taste of Home in Every Bite Growing up in Trinidad, I remember the aroma of curry chataigne with pigeon peas drifting through the neighborhood on quiet Sunday mornings. It was the kind of dish that brought everyone to the table — warm, rich, and layered with earthy, nutty flavor. While I prefer using fresh…
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Steamed Ground Provisions Steaming ground provisions instead of boiling them brings out a richer, more natural flavor while keeping their texture firm and nutrient-packed. This simple cooking method utilizes natural steam to gently cook staples like yams, cassava, eddoes, dasheen or taro, green cooking bananas (say figs), or plantains—no salt water is needed, and no…
