Sugar Rush

Have you ever seen a recipe that looked so mouthwatering, so delicious that you can taste the food while reading the recipe? That happens quite often to me since reading a cookbook combines three things that I am passionate about- reading, cooking, and...

As a working wife and mother, Monday is the hardest day of the week for me. The easy relaxation of the weekend is over, not to be seen again for another five days- *Sigh*. Monday means cooking breakfast faster than a speeding bullet, throwing things into...

Traditionally, Sunday lunch in my country is a big deal. With today's hectic schedule it is sometimes the only time when the entire family has a meal together and the atmosphere is relaxed, the adults enjoy a couple drinks before a late lunch. Today I've...

Green plantain is a very underrated fruit, in my opinion. We often tend to only use sweet overripe plantains which are delicious when fried or in sancoche. Green plantains are starchier and not sweet at all. They are perfect for crispy plantain chips,...

Today is the 24th September- a public holiday in my beautiful island, as Trinidad officially became a republic in 1976. As a young nation we have many bridges yet to cross but with the fire and passion of our citizens I am confident we will succeed! Happy...

I was thinking this morning about transformation and cooking. Such a humble, commonplace term for such a magical process! Okay, maybe not so much magick as much as alchemy- the changing of base materials into gold. I am fascinated by the way that many...

Eggplant. Aubergine. Melongene. Baigan. Whatever you call it, this is one versatile vegetable beloved by cultures all around the world. A few interesting facts about the eggplant: Eggplant is a member of the Nightshade family of plants. It's a close relative...

Or WOMEN RULE! I was purging my email inbox tonight when I found an article that a dear friend sent me a while back. I'm certain that I read it when she sent it but somehow I forgot about it until tonight when I re-read it and KaBLAM!! It hit me over...

WE've all heard it- breakfast is the most important meal of the day. With all the rushing around in the morning, I needed something quick, easy and portable for busy school mornings (besides cereal). I think every family has their own version of this-...

Lime juice- there's nothing more refreshing on a hot day than a tall glass of icy cold fresh lime juice. Right now, I'm lucky enough to have lots of limes (courtesy Pablo ) so I'm making lime juice almost every day. Lime juice can be a pain to make (at...