Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Dec 7, 2009, 6:49 am
I know what you're thinking pumpkin punch??? How would that taste? Well, for starters pumpkin punch's taste and appearance could be described similar to that of a fashion show model... ...He...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Dec 4, 2009, 4:04 am
Ever want to know how we trinis make that wonderful cheese paste filling for puffs? Well here it is: nice and simple. Yeah I know it's long overdue since I did puffs (eclairs) since last year. But...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Dec 4, 2009, 3:00 am
Baked stuffed potatoes: I wouldn't have it any other way. This is a stuffed potato recipe I can have any day. Why? I'll tell you. It is easy to make and perhaps twice as filling and I can'...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Dec 2, 2009, 4:09 pm
I haven't had lamb for some time now but when I do, I prefer to have baked lamb. Not just baked lamb, but baked lamb the way my wife does it. Oh! the flavour; the tenderness; the succulency (now t...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 30, 2009, 7:14 am
To end my music monday here's the best parang song of all time...Well at least to me :)Daisy Voisin - Alegria Alegria. Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 30, 2009, 6:58 am
... Brothers parang group has been an influence on Parang music for many many years. This is the Parang music I grew up on and played ...and still play. ... Long live Tito Lara you will be missed! ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 30, 2009, 2:26 am
This song makes me hungry :-) Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these link...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 27, 2009, 12:00 am
Ok, this eggless macaroni pie recipe is for my vegetarian/ rastafarian readers: perhaps I could safely say it is macaroni pie gone "ital" lol!.... Anyway, I felt I wasn't doing enough to cater to ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 25, 2009, 9:29 am
Stew eggplant has been a wonderful recipe that I have enjoyed cooking from time to time. It makes a great side dish by itself or with an accompanying meat to be served with rice. As you would notice o...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 23, 2009, 11:59 pm
One taste of Corn Pie brings me a rush of memories......It was Sunday; the old man's leg had been amputated and I used to visit him on this day to "ole talk" * and keep him company. We would talk ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 23, 2009, 7:50 pm
Another dose of Daisy :-) Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTL...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 16, 2009, 12:56 am
My heart jumped for joy when I saw this old video. Daisy Voisin the eternal Parang Queen. Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link her...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 15, 2009, 1:25 pm
Mirror, mirror on the wall whose the hottest of them all....Pepper roti you are for sure. This pepper roti recipe comes with a warning sticker attached: Only for the brave. If you're not accustome...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 15, 2009, 5:38 am
Sea grapes (Coccoloba uvifera)
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 14, 2009, 12:18 pm
It's been a while, only a few days but to me it feels like a long time. As usual, if no posts are seen it doesn't mean that I'm not working. I just didn't get sufficient time to post. ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 9, 2009, 5:46 am
Christmas is drawing near and that means one thing in Trinidad and Tobago: Parang music and more parang music. Parang Music draws from Trinidad and Tobago's rich Spanish heritage where paranderos ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 8, 2009, 5:19 am

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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 6, 2009, 8:26 pm
November the 2nd marks a special day in the Roman Catholic Calendar. It is All Souls Day: a day we remember our loved ones who have passed on. In Trinidad, like in many other countries, we pay our res...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 3, 2009, 7:25 am
As a variation to the Trini Lasagna recipe I did some posts ago, we decided to try out some lasagna rolls trinistyle. These Trini lasagna rolls tasted just as well and you didn't have to worry abo...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Nov 1, 2009, 10:37 pm
This time I'm back with Trini artiste Positive again with some positive vibrations. Enjoy Never let Go. Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 30, 2009, 9:20 pm
With the rainy season upon us here in Trinidad and Tobago comes many wonderful sights around where I live: The hills turn from a a hay yellow with spots of light green here and there, to a lush, vibra...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 25, 2009, 11:39 pm
Have you ever felt like eating a simple meal without the extra side dishes and sauces? Well that's how I felt the day my wife made this Trini Lasagna. I just wanted something different but simple ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 25, 2009, 11:10 pm
History! What is history? Is history written in truth? Is it written to reflect what really happened to a country or people? or is it what someone wrote to control what the masses believe and how the...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 23, 2009, 9:10 pm
The tradition of producing preserved fruit has been a time honoured tradition here in Trinidad and Tobago. The fruits used may vary depending on what type of preserving you're going to do. For the...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 22, 2009, 6:06 pm
Ok! since we picked so much five finger (a whole bag!) we decided to make some chow with a few. Actually, just three because they were very BIG and my mother wanted to save some for another recipe th...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 22, 2009, 5:14 pm
It's me again and maybe you're wondering how come I haven't been posting as regular these few days so I've decided to give you all a little glimpse. Well, just a little. Since the set ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 19, 2009, 8:37 am
A great song composed by SKHI and directed by RemBunction. It was shot on location at Las Cuevas one of our beautiful beaches on Trinidad's North Coast Come join Music Monday and share your song...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 17, 2009, 9:00 pm
By now you would have realised that this is the second variation of saheena that we prepare. This saheena recipe is easier than the first because of the steps and the preparation but the cooking time ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 17, 2009, 6:30 pm
The dasheen plant's use is very versatile in the hands of an experienced Trini cook. Actually, we use the whole plant, the leaves and the corm, in dishes ranging from provision and saltfish to bha...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 17, 2009, 3:20 pm
This seems to be a habit of mine every Divali: I always have a few posts to do in just one day. Last year I was busy and this year doesn't seem to be different. So here goes....Goolab jamoon is an...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 16, 2009, 11:26 pm
Last year I posted parsad made with cream of wheat. This time I decided to post the other popular variation of parsad; flour parsad. I thought I was a cream of wheat parsad convert until I saw how fas...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 16, 2009, 5:00 pm
After Divali prayers when sweet meats were shared, the first thing I would look for in the little paper bags they handed out was barfi. Actually, I would eat that first then carry the bag home: no one...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 12, 2009, 12:25 am
All I can say is this song is infectious. Had me singing long after the video ended. Kes has out done himself this time! Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 10, 2009, 2:20 pm
Have you ever tasted lava? Well you're about to. :-) It seems that lime and pepper are enemies because when they are together it is all out war. Or is it a marriage? Where they complement each ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 10, 2009, 1:35 pm
Comfort food! That's what this dish is all about. Pickled pigtail has always been a staple in my diet while growing up and yet, even though I could afford more expensive meats now, I still prefer ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 6, 2009, 11:29 pm
This punch took some getting used to since it was new to me. And the thought of drinking sweet potato wasn't something I relished. But to my surprise, it tasted wonderful: the sweet potato taste w...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 4, 2009, 11:59 pm
Here's another Trini artiste whose style I have grown to admire. Rizon's music is what I would call progressive and with a few others is really taking Soca Music to the next level. I especiall...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Oct 1, 2009, 11:57 pm
The first time I heard about Kurhi was from a member from my facebook group. She made a request for it, and since it was not in my already large list of recipes to do, I decided to do a post... I tho...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 30, 2009, 4:15 am
With the different variations there are to a good callaloo, I decided to post my mom's callaloo recipe. Unlike my wife's callaloo that's a little thicker, my mom's callaloo is a little...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 28, 2009, 4:13 am
Music Monday really has me busy as I look for and showcase musicians and artistes from Trinidad and Tobago. Today I'm taking a walk down Gospel lane... Positive is an upcoming gospel artiste from ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 28, 2009, 2:31 am
The five finger ( carambola, star fruit) tree in my backyard is laden these days. And with so many on the tree I just have to show you all a few trini recipes that use five finger. First off today I w...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 25, 2009, 1:00 am
Ok you may be wondering what I was up to that kept me back from posting on Wednesday as usual. Well, now you know. Since this is going to be a long post I will have to keep my words to a minimum but...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 21, 2009, 8:35 am
It's Eid Ul Fitr here in Trinidad and Tobago once more and of course that means HOLIDAY! :-) But whose complaining? Because Thursday this week is Republic Day as well so that makes for only three...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 21, 2009, 7:14 am
Today I have another song from talented artiste and director RemBunction. I actually got the lyrics for his song Endz of the Earth this time. Enjoy! Endz Of The Earth So many sects try to interse...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 17, 2009, 11:28 pm
Today again, I'm showcasing another great and a favourite pommecythere recipe of mine; pommecythere chow. To me saying Pommecythere chow is delicious is an understatement: somehow the slight sour ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 16, 2009, 6:28 am
Together with all the other chutneys I did so far, pommecythere chutney is another trini favourite. It is not as common as mango chutney but you can sometimes see pommecythere chutney starring alongsi...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 13, 2009, 11:30 pm
ARGGH! I woke up with a splitting headache. The pounding was unbearable. I swear my head was in an ever tightening vise.....The illuminator backlight in my watch lit up the numbers in a soft green h...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 13, 2009, 11:11 pm
Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday particip...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 11, 2009, 3:39 am
When last yuh had some good homemade porridge? Back in the day, our grandmothers and mothers made porridge from anything that was considered "porridge worthy" for their family. Porridge was made from ...
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Felix P. posted an article on Simply Trini Cooking - Sep 9, 2009, 5:10 am
Although I've said it numerous times already, I must say that I'm always in awe of the simplicity of preparing some of our tastiest dishes here in Trinidad and Tobago. I might also add that it...
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