Stuffed Christophene I call it christophene.  But you can also call it christophine, mirliton, chayote, choko, chocho, chuchu, chow-chow, alligator pear, vegetable pear, sayote, tayota, Madeira marrow or xuxu.  I’m sure there are a few I’m...

Spaghetti and Meatballs My love for anything and everything Italian is well-known to regular readers of this blog.  And eight years in New York instilled a similar affection for Italian-American cooking.  A Sunday sauce (a.k.a. gravy) is a glorious...

Trinidad Beef Curry The Christmas winds have finally arrived, bringing cooler weather…though cool is a relative term in the Caribbean.  I jump at any excuse to make a hearty, warming beef stew and thought I’d try my hand at a Trinidad-style beef...

Sorey Sorey Soreal...feel joyous and merry! Last week I was delighted to come across this bottle of Sorey Sorey Soreal (a.k.a. sorrel drink), locally produced by A. Nibbs Sons and Daughters.  Who could resist the unsophisticated charm of a homemade...

My Turkey Sandwich So another Thanksgiving has been put to bed.  The kitchen is clean (I’m thankful for guests who help with the washing up), table linens are washed and folded, the turkey carcass is bubbling away for stock, and my refrigerator is...