Before dawn, a man pedaled through South Trinidad with a wooden box of bara and channa. His son remembers the scent, the sweat, and the story behind it all.
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.
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?
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.