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Monthly Giveaway: May 2013

Felix — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:49:25 +0000

Hi folks. How tings? It 's time for another giveaway and of course like clockwork we have one for all our subscribers. So, do enjoy the download and if you may, why not send me an email if you liked the giveaway or have suggestions for one. :) This month's giveaway is....... As a gentle [...]

Red Beans and Rice

Felix — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Red beans and rice takes me back to the special preparation of the Sunday meal at home. I remember it well..... Going Down Memory Lane The radio was on medium blast with the pastor on fire, preaching his sermon; Dr Carlyle Chankersingh I believe was his name. As an unwritten rule, the radio was locked [...]

Lentil Peas Soup

Felix — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:00 +0000

Lentil peas soup is a hearty thick soup that excites the senses on a drab, dreary long day after work. The smell of it revitalizes you, so much more for the soup itself. On those days when you don't feel like cooking, try a nice pot of lentil peas soup. You won't be disappointed at [...]

Sour Cherry Jam

Felix — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:14:20 +0000

Following closely to the heels of the soaked sour cherry, today I have for you sour cherry jam. A keen favourite of many a Trinidadian especially when there is an abundance of the fruit. My earliest recollections of having sour cherry jam is at home when my mother made. But, at that time we didn't [...]

Soaked Sour Cherry

Felix — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:33:18 +0000

The sour cherry tree ( Phyllanthus Acidus) in the backyard was laden with fruit. A very large crop this year I must add and that meant one thing; soaked sour cherry....The very thought of it made me salivate because it has been some time since I had it.....But, first we had to pick it and [...]

Channa Salad

Felix — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:30:49 +0000

A Channa Salad was just what the doctor ordered. I wasn't feeling to do much cooking but I still wanted a refreshing and creative meal. Having done a few recipes using channa (garbanzo beans), like Curry Channa Cutters, Curry Channa & Aloo, and Channa Puri, I was still in an exploritative ( like dat word [...]

Almond Chicken Bites

Felix — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:27:00 +0000

A, A! Long time no see! How allyuh goin? I fine well thanks.....Today I have an exquisite almond chicken bites recipe that I learnt while doing some cooking classes. Much credit goes to my mentor for this one and, by the looks of it, you know it is going to taste goooood. Anyway, I've been [...]

The World’s Fattest Countries: A Commentary on Fat T&T

Felix — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:42:09 +0000

I am not surprised that we are among the top 10 fattest countries in the world. In 2012, the average adult in Trinidad and Tobago weighed 159.92 lb. (Source). We were number 23 in the ranking of the fattest country. This year, we are ranked as the third fattest country in the world according to [...]

Promote Your Blog

Felix — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:38:05 +0000

For some time I've been wanting to do something like this to get to know my readers and fans a bit more as we grow into a close knit community. A lot of you all I know may have blogs or businesses of your own, but do stop by from time to time to see [...]

Coconut Fish

Felix — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:36:00 +0000

Coconut Fish: An Exciting Trini Creation Cooking inspiration comes in varied ways to me and this coconut fish recipe was no different. I'm always on the lookout for different approaches to cooking fish. Since there are already a few main techniques we use here in Trinidad and Tobago, this one for me is a little [...]