How To Make Trinidad Sweet And Spicy Red Mango
Ingredients5 green mangoes1 teaspoon red food coloring2 cups sugar1 tablespoon mixed essence1/2 teaspoon nutmeg3 bay leaves1 cinnamon stick1 tablespoon cinnamon powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 hot pepper chopped MethodUsing a Chinese chopper, cut up the mangoes into small pieces as seen in the image above. Wash the cut up mangoes and place into a large pot of […]
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Trinidad Coconut Sugar Cake Recipe
Ingredients 2 cups sugar1/2 cup water2 cups grated coconut1 tsp mixed essenceBay leafCinnamon powderFood coloring (optional). MethodBoil sugar with bay leaf and water to form a light syrup. You can remove the bay leaf if u wish. When bubbles the size of small pearls appear add grated coconut, a little cinnamon powder, mixed essence and […]
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Trinidad Kurma Recipe
Trinidad kurma recipe Ingredients 2 cups of all purpose flour 2 tablespoons of condensed milk 1 oz. Margarine 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoon ginger 1 cup water Syrup: 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water Method Add all the ingredients listed above (with the exception of the water) into a mixing bowl and combine […]
Read MoreTasting and Reviewing Trinidad Fudge |Caribbean Coconut Fudge Recipe | How to Make Fruit Fudge
In 2017 I made a trip to Trincity mall in Trinidad and I saw a store selling a large amount of different types of fudge. The one that caught my attention was guava fruit fudge. So I returned another day and bought a few of these exciting fudge. I purchased and did a video review […]
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How To Make Ground Nut Cake – Easy Recipe
Ingredients1 cup water2 cups unsalted peanuts1 cinnamon stick1 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence1 teaspoon grated ginger Method Put a sauce pan on the stove, set heat to medium low. Pour in all the ingredients with the exception of the peanuts. My recommended tool for this step is a wooden spoon. Use this wooden spoon […]
Read MoreSpicy Tamarind Balls Recipe – Made With Caribbean Sour Tamarind
Spicy Tamarind Balls. Photo by Martina Jackson. Click on the photo to check my photography website. Tamarind balls are simply flavorful, kids love the taste of this tropical fruit with its sugary taste. Moreover, this snack is sold on the street of Trinidad and Tobago and is affectionately loved by all. The balls have a […]
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How To Make Toolum A Sweet Caribbean Dessert
Toolum was one of my mother’s favorite Caribbean snacks. I remember many times when we make road trips to Maracas Bay Beach, Trinidad and Tobago, sometimes we would stop at the Maracas Bay Look Out where you can get alot of snacks. You are guaranteed that my mother’s first purchase would be a few toolums. […]
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How To Make Caribbean Sweet Candy – Delectable Bene Balls
This is a sweet candy treat called Bene Balls and you can get them in abundance on the island of Tobago. The main ingredient is toasted sesame seeds and they are made in different shapes. The ball shaped ones are bene balls, the ones shaped like slim cylinders are called Bene sticks and the other […]
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How To Make Caribbean Sweet Candy Paw Paw Balls
Papaya aka Paw Paw balls is one of many simple homemade candies that everyone enjoys in Trinidad and Tobago where it was first made. It is a sweet treat and a delight to every child and adult who eats it. Even the tourist who visits the shores loves the taste of paw paw balls and […]
Read MoreRecipe For Caribbean Sweet Treat – Guava Cheese
recipe for guava cheese – how to make guava cheese Anyone ever heard or tasted this sweet delicacy? It is called Guava Cheese. I was never a lover of this candy. I am yet to figure why its called that. I recently learned for the delicacy was given this name. Its because the delicacy has […]
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