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Pumpkin Biscuits

Pumpkin Biscuits are definitely a fall favourite but as long as you have some pumpkin purée on hand, you can make these any time of the year. Now I’ve made my share of biscuits, Yep…I’m a biscuit lover and not ashamed to say it and I’m always looking for any […]

Meat, Oven Baked

Easy Oven Baked Ribs

I’ve cooked a lot of Ribs. A lot. I’ve charcoal grilled them, smoked them, braised them, spiced them and sauced them. I’ve sandwiched them (made my version of a RibWich), pasta-fied them, and I’ve even stewed them. Yep…I’ve definitely cooked a lot of Ribs. There’s this one time I was […]

One Pot Meals, Seafood

Moqueca (Seafood Stew)

Do you remember Brazil winning the world cup in 2002? I do. Ronaldo was the star player at the time, scoring two winning goals against Germany in the finals. It was the perfect comeback after suffering a 1998 loss to France and it was the perfect moment in time for […]

Meat, Oven Baked

Orange Ginger Molasses Glazed Ham

A sticky glazed Christmas Ham and a warm homemade loaf of white bread is what graces my Christmas Eve Table year after year. Call it my Christmas Eve Tradition. Call it my absolute must have for the season. In many ways a supper of Glazed Salty Smoked Ham and fluffy […]

Pasta, Seafood

Trini Alfredo Pasta

Alfredo pasta is wildly popular in Trinidad. So popular that I just had to recreate it and give it some Caribbean flair. Enter “Trini Alfredo Pasta”: Spicy, flavourful rich and creamy. It’s got the creaminess and cheesiness we all love about Alfredo pasta with the added earthy, peppery Caribbean notes.

Appetizers, Oven Baked

Cheddar Biscuits

Sumptuous, savoury and irresistible, that’s how I’d describe these clouds of cheesy goodness. These cheddar biscuits are a spin on my classic buttermilk biscuit recipe and have just a handful of ingredients. They’re easy to make, decadent and full of flavour. In fact, I think these are one of my […]

Pasta

Homemade Pasta Dough made from Scratch – No Machines!

Homemade Pasta made from scratch is on my list of most satisfying things. It’s up there with fresh baked bread, a perfectly seared steak, pina coladas and getting caught in the rain (don’t judge me), and revenge. Yes, I’m of the opinion that revenge is a most satisfying dish, and […]

Dessert, Oven Baked

Chocolate Chip Banana Walnut Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

The ultimate Chocolate Chip Banana Walnut Muffin topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting. Become a banana muffin champion with this easy recipe!

Dessert

Key Lime Pie

My Best Ever Key Lime Pie Recipe! Smooth, luscious, creamy zesty filling and a buttery biscuit crust makes this one pie Perfection. All my pie secrets revealed.

Pasta, Seafood

Rigatoni with Mushroom and Shrimp

A quick and easy pasta dish that ready to eat in no time. No cheese added to this one. Shrimp Mushroom and Green Peas meld together together in a herb butter and white wine sauce. Simple Perfection.

Dessert, Oven Baked

Humming Bird Cake

Easy to make Humming Bird Cake Recipe. Decadent and moist cake with Banana and Pineapple as the primary ingredients. It’s a Caribbean Cake that has become an essential Southern-Style Cake.

Appetizers, Oven Baked

Buttermilk Biscuits

The Best Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe. Fluffy light layers, incredibly soft and magical. It’s my go-to basic biscuit recipe.

Dessert, Oven Baked

Cream Scones Recipe: Soft, Light, and Never Dry

This cream scones recipe yields soft, light, and perfectly balanced scones with a tender, never-dry crumb. Learn how milk fat and technique shapes the texture and crumb, and how scones differ from American biscuits in structure, flavour, and use. A reliable base you can adapt into both sweet and savoury variations.

Dessert, Oven Baked

Apple Pie Scones: A cozy twist on a classic

Warm, buttery, and filled with spiced apples, these Apple Pie Scones bring all the comfort of homemade apple pie in a fraction of the time. Perfect for cozy mornings or fall baking days, they’re best enjoyed fresh from the oven with butter, honey, or a dollop of clotted cream.

A Trinidadian Market Vendor, happily smiling for a picture as he stands behind his stall.

Blog Post

Behind the Stall: A Day at the Trini Farmers Market

What does food security look like on the ground in Trinidad? I spent a day behind the stalls of a local farmers market, talking to vendors, smelling fresh produce, and uncovering the quiet power of homegrown resilience. This isn’t just a shopping trip. It’s a story about sustainability, community, and culture you can taste.

crop woman taking shot of food on mobile phone during lunch

Blog Post

Foodie? I Don’t Trust That Word Anymore

A discussion about the cringe-worthy world of “foodies.” What does that word mean anyway? What are the qualifications to be a foodie, exactly? And why I don’t trust food reviews anymore. Mine is a mix of perspectives: North America and Caribbean. I question the value of food reviews, talk about influencer hype and the fakeness the importance of genuine appreciation for food. So, are we food lovers or just noise makers?

Blog Post

Trini Sunday Lunch – Tradition and Sustainability

The Sunday Lunch tradition is slipping away, undermined by our growing dependence on imported food. As global tastes reign and local ingredients disappear from our plates, we risk losing not just tradition, but a piece of who we are. This is a story about nostalgia, culture, food security, and survival. The clock is ticking.

Dessert

Trinidad Gulab Jamun – Pumpkin Spice

In Trinidad there’s a maker of sweets but I think he should be called a master of sweets. Uncle Sonah is his name, that’s what everyone calls him, even me. So when I wanted to make Trinidad’s version of Gulab Jamun for the first time, he’s the man I called […]

Dessert, Oven Baked

Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns are synonymous with my childhood memories of Easter. These fruit speckled spiced buns were a Good Friday staple at my house. My mother would purchase a dozen on the day, never before Good Friday, never after, and they were supposed to last us through Easter Sunday. Three […]

One Pot Meals, Side Dish

Carrot Ginger Rice

My Carrot Ginger Rice is super simple to make and packs big flavour. This one has been served as a side dish for many of my festive meals because there’s something about ginger that makes me think of the holidays. Perhaps it’s the smell, or the taste, that reminds me […]

Appetizers, Meat, Other, Seafood

Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a word I like saying out loud. It sounds fun and zesty and I feel it would be totally okay to yell “Chimichurri!” at the top of your lungs during a party, no…a Fiesta! Am I right or am I right? Yeah? No? Okay… What’s Chimichurri? It’s Argentina’s […]

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