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...
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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...
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Kuchela is a popular condiment in East Indian Cuisine on the island. There are many versions of it, but this one is one that caught my attention and I could not wait to share it with my readers. You see this sorrel kuchela was an inspiration for my mom – a person who loves all...
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What do you do when you have bundles of sour cherries (Phyllanthus acidus) and need to process them before they spoil? Well, you can make wine, chow, preserved cherries, and our latest concoction; masala cherry. Never in my wildest dreams had I ever thought of masala cherry. Yes, you heard me correctly. Masala cherry is...
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I just love jams and marmalades. This papaya-pineapple marmalade is one you must try. I am hardly ever pleased with the shop bought jams; most times they taste fake, looks too watery, and are extremely sweet. So I don’t buy jams from the store; I prefer to make my own jam or marmalade now. The...
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Here’s my wife’s take on Guava Jam………I’ve finally gathered enough guava to make several bottles of guava jam. With some patience, I was able to collect the guava; freeze them, and then prepare the jam. It was long overdue! You see the guava came in small parcels as the nice lady sent it. I am...
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Sauerkraut is a new favourite at home these days. This is a food that has been around since the 4th century BC. Once you decide to include healthy options in the diet I believe you will find sauerkraut one of your favourite. In the Caribbean, sauerkraut or sour cabbage is not that popular, but this...
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