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Sorrel Jam
Sorrel seems to be scarce these days, now that the season is long gone. The only sorrel available nowadays is the dried one that you can buy at the supermarket or at the market. So, when I made my...
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Pickled Cucumbers
Today's recipe is pickled cucumbers. Why do I bring you this recipe when you can easily visit your nearest supermarket and buy a nice bottle of your favorite pickles? All I can say is that after you...
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Chow Chow
Chow Chow is a condiment everyone likes to put on their slice of ham. Chow Chow and Christmas "Yuh want some?" the food server asked. I would never think to put that yellow stuff on my ham. For me a...
View ArticleSoaked Sour Cherry (Gooseberries)
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...
View ArticleSour Cherry Jam: A Tasty Trini Favourite
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...
View ArticleSorrel Kuchela: Another great way to enjoy kuchela
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...
View ArticleMasala Cherry (Gooseberries): Just being creative
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;...
View ArticlePapaya-Pineapple Marmalade - This 1 is Sinfully Delicious
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...
View ArticleGuava Jam - Now that's Jam!
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...
View ArticleSauerkraut: A healthy delicious Addition to Meals
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...
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