I have a ridiculous obsession with tea infusers! Seriously. I am not kidding. The other day I had to literally tear myself away from picking up 3 infusers, 2 of which I already owned! You would think that…

This week, I want to thank everyone, particularly those living in Guyana for their recommendations re: finding good pastries and Chinese good in Georgetown. Though I could not visit each place recommended,…

This week I’m writing to you from Guyana. I am here for 2 weeks and the eating has been interesting. The food scene continues to rapidly expand with numerous eating establishments that can be found all…

Last weekend was the first time I had ever eaten roasted corn. Sure, I’ve had corn in many other ways – as a pie, steamed, boiled, in breads, salads etc. but never roasted. And so I set out to have roasted…

Although considered Greek, the iconic Moussaka has its origins in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. According to Greek food expert, Aglaia Kremezi, before the 20th century, there was no Moussaka as…

When will I see you again? When we will we share precious moments? Three Degrees’ When Will I See You Again, kept playing in my head all the while as I wrote this week’s column – Bye-bye Mangoes.Dear…

A can of corned beef can be found in almost every Caribbean kitchen. It is one of those must-have items that we stock for that just-in-case moment. Just in case I need to cook something quickly. Just in…

It has been so hot these days – but while I retreat indoors with the fans working overtime, I’ve been letting the sun do some work! Drying hot peppers to make pepper flakes and experimenting by drying…

Cooking competitions have only become popular for the past several years in the Caribbean. We are more into food fairs. In countries with large East Indian populations such as Guyana and Trinidad &…

By golly, I think I’ve got it. Finally, a meatball recipe that suits my taste perfectly – in texture and flavour. And to think, it all began innocently with me buying a packet of raw beef patties with…