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Easter in Trinidad and Tobago
This is the most important religious feast of the Christian liturgical year. Faithful Christians celebrate Holy Week beginning with devotions on Palm Sunday. - the commemoration of the Lord's entrance into Jerusalem.It continues into Easter Triduum:Holy Thursday - Evening mass of the Lord's supper with the priest washing the feet of twelve persons, symbolic of the twelve disciples.Good [...]
Cinnamon Chocolate Cake
The season is changing, and we are loving the sweet treats. What better way to welcome in Christmas than with a slice of warm decadant Cinnamon Chocolate Cake. INGREDIENTS:2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 to 1/2 tsp CHIEF Ground Cinnamon1/4 tsp CHIEF Salt1 cup water1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup CHIEF Cocoa Powder2 [...]
Happy Diwali
Today, as a nation, we celebrate Diwali. In Trinidad and Tobago, it is a national holiday, and is being the melting pot of cultures that we are, everyone in some way celebrates this festivity. Devotees would clean their homes and surroundings, wear new clothing, give charity to the needy and prepare special meals and sweet treats: Burfi, Gulab Jamun, my [...]
Classic Apple Pie
For us living in a country with seasons, September signifies the end summer, the emergence of all things pumpkin and apple. In the spirit of this, we're sharing with you a classic Apple Pie recipe from www.thefoodnetwork.com3 pounds apples2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice6 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon CHIEF Five Spice [...]
Corn Soup
Good morning all.We had a few requests for our Corn Soup recipe. Below is our variation on itCorn Soup1 can of corn3 corn of the cob1 can chick peas1 cup chicken stock2 tbsp margarine1/2 cup onion1/2 tsp minced garlic1 sliced carrotchopped sweet pepper to taste1 1/2 cup almond milk1 1/2 cup water1 tsp salt1/2 tsp [...]
Emancipation Day in Trinidad & Tobago
EMANCIPATION DAY Emancipation Day is celebrated in many nations in the Americas and also has great significance all over the world. It is the day on which the country accepted or implemented the emancipation policy and abolished slavery. It is a day of bringing equality among people. Trinidad and Tobago was the first country in the world to declare a [...]
Sawine
SawineRecipe:1 pack CHIEF Vermicelli2 cups water2 pieces cinnamon Sticks 1'' each1/4 tsp salt6 cups evaporated milk1/4 cup sugar to taste1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped cherries1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)Method:In a heavy skillet, parch vermicelli until golden brown.Bring water, cinnamon and salt to boil.Add vermicelli and cook on low heat until most of [...]
Lamb Kebabs
Recipe:1 3.5 pound Boneless leg of lamb, all fat and sinew trimmed, meat cut into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch cubes3/4 cup orange juice1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup CHIEF Soy Sauce1 tbsp CHIEF Oregano1/2 tbsp CHIEF Chilli Powder3 garlic cloves, minced2 tsp grated lime peel2 tsp CHIEF Ground Cumin2 tsp [...]
Chicken Madras Curry
Chicken Madras Curryhttp://www.mytrinigrocery.com/chief-madras-curry/Recipe:1 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee2 small white onions, cut into thin slices4 chicken breast, cut into small chunks2 tbsp of CHIEF Madras Curry Paste1 tsp of CHIEF Ground MasalaJuice of half a lemon (about 2-3 tbsp of lemon juice)1 can of chopped tomatoes (400g)splash of watersmall knob of butterdrizzle of vegetable oil1 [...]
Indian Arrival Day
Indian Arrival DayOn the 30th of May we celebrate the arrival of the first contracted workers from India that were aboard the Fath Al Razak in 1845 to the Gulf of Paria. This immigration to Trinidad and Tobago spanned a period from 1845-1917 during which time they brought with them a lifestyle ,agriculture, religion, education and food. [...]