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Steelpan: A Carnival Story of Resilience, Passion, Cultural Identity 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation x Punchy Punch
Experience the true heartbeat of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival: The Pan Yard. 🇹🇹 In part one of our special Carnival series, we explore the world of steelpan music, uncovering how this national instrument tells a story of resilience, passion, and cultural identity. From late-night rehearsals to the electric energy of community limes, the pan yard captures the real spirit of Trinidad Carnival long before the road. We also hear from a young pannist carrying the tradition forwa
Jan 19


8 Budget Recipes | Chef Ari’s Smart Grocery Shopping & Affordable Meals 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation
January is always a “make it stretch” month in Trinidad & Tobago — when the Christmas bills hit, but the stomach still calling! 💸🍲 Chef Arianne hits the grocery aisles to show how to shop smart, plan ahead, and turn one grocery trip into a week of affordable, flavour-packed meals. Then she heads to the kitchen to prepare 8 budget-friendly recipes, including one-pot wonders, repurposed meals, and ultra-low-cost dishes that prove great food doesn’t need a big budget. One Pot
Jan 12


Fireside Cooking with Trudy Daisley: Roast Fish + Curry Crab & Dumpling 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation
Shaun Alexander links up with social media homecooking sensation Trudy Daisley for an unforgettable Caribbean cooking collaboration! 🇹🇹 In this outdoor fireside vlog, they prepare two classic Trinidad and Tobago dishes: Roasted Red Fish stuffed with fresh herbs and ochro, grilled to perfection, and a rich, flavorful Coconut Curry Crab and Dumpling cooked with love, laughter, and island vibes. Join us for this authentic Trini food experience, filled with smoky flavors, local
Jan 5


13 Things To Do + Eat in Trinidad | Your Carnival Adventure Guide 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation x Sandra Ward
Join Rhett Mc Carthy and Sandra Ward for a full day of Trinidad and Tobago food, culture, and adventure through the stunning North West coast of Trinidad, from Port of Spain to Maracas and Paramin, all in one epic day! We kick things off at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain, exploring the historic Magnificent Seven buildings, before heading to the Maracas Lookout for a taste of Eden’s Sweet and Sour Hotspot, serving up local favorites like mango, pineapple, pomerac,
Dec 29, 2025


The kind of cookies yuh bake once… and somehow the tray empty before it cools. 😌
Christmas Cookies Ingredients * 3 cups Lion Brand Self Rising Flour * ½ tsp Lion Brand Baking Powder * 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled * 1 cup brown sugar * ½ cup white sugar * 1 whole egg + 2 egg yolks (extra yolk for richness) * 2 tsp vanilla extract * 1 cup white chocolate chunks * 1 cup red & green M&Ms Method 1. In a large bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. 2. Add whole egg + 2 egg yolks and vanilla; mix until fully c
Dec 21, 2025


Fluffy Gingerbread-Spiced Pancakes for the Christmas season 🎄✨
Pancakes: • 1 cup Lion Brand Self Rising Flour • ¼ tsp Lion Brand Baking Powder • 2 tbsp sugar • 1 tsp cinnamon • ½ tsp ginger • ⅛ tsp nutmeg • 2 egg yolks • ½ cup milk • 1 tsp vanilla • 2 egg whites • 1 tbsp sugar Whisk dry ingredients. Mix yolks, milk, and vanilla. Combine with dry mix. Whip egg whites with sugar until stiff, fold into batter, and cook on low for 3–4 minutes per side. Whipped Honey Butter: Whip ½ cup softened butter until pale and fluffy. Add 2–3 tbsp honey
Dec 21, 2025


Savory Pull-Apart Bread - soft, cheesy, buttery goodness in every bite.🧀
Ingredients * 3 1/2 cups Lion Brand Self Rising Flour * 1 tsp Lion Brand Baking Powder * 1 ½ cups warm milk * 4 tbsp melted butter * 1 tsp sugar * ½ tsp salt * 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mixed) * 2 tbsp chopped herbs (parsley, chive, thyme) * 2 garlic cloves, minced * Optional: pinch paprika or pepper flakes * Extra melted butter for brushing Method 1. In a bowl, whisk together self rising flour and baking powder. 2. Add warm milk, melted butter, sugar,
Dec 21, 2025


Trini Spiced Orange Chocolate Trifle with Chef Ari 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation
This Trini Spiced Orange Chocolate Trifle brings together rich semisweet chocolate, bright citrus, and smooth orange custard with soft sponge cake soaked in orange liquor. The perfect balance of chocolate and “Trini spice” makes it a standout dessert for any christmas lime. Ingredients: – 2 store-bought sponge cakes (cubed) – 3 cups semisweet chocolate – 4 cups cream – 2 cups mandarin – ½ tsp orange extract – 4 egg yolks – ½ cup powdered sugar – 1 cup orange liquor* Method: M
Dec 21, 2025


Inside the Homegrown Spirit of Punchy Punch Cocktails 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation
As Christmas is quickly approaching, we’re heading to central Trinidad & Tobago to meet Mark Deane and his mom at the new Punchy Punch factory to see how they prepare their popular Sorrel Flavor. From thoughtfully-sourced local fruits to his classic cocktail blends, Mark shares how Punchy Punch was born out of necessity, grown through grit, and fueled by family. Plus, get a sneak peek at their newest creation: Hard Iced Tea, the perfect drink to sip on ice. 🇹🇹🍹
Dec 15, 2025


Sorrel & Ponche de Crème Christmas Layered Dessert with Chef Ari 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation
Experience the flavors of a true Trini Christmas with our Sorrel & Ponche de Crème Christmas Layered Dessert, made by Chef Ari! 🎄✨ This festive masterpiece brings together homemade Christmas ladyfingers dipped in gingerbeer syrup, a rich ponche de crème cream filling, swirls of sorrel jam, and a soft sorrel-flecked whipped topping. Every layer captures the warmth, nostalgia, and magic of the season. 🇹🇹 RECIPE Components Homemade Christmas ladyfingers (Lotus flour) Dipped i
Dec 2, 2025









