Can you believe this time last week I was a nervous wreck counting down the moments until the debut of my new Google+ Hangout on Air series “Sweet Han’: Caribbean Cooking With Sarina”? Now it’s all over and done with, the replay exists for all to view at their own leisure, and I’m hard at work on what will be Episode 2. Thanks so much to those of you who have sent supportive... 

Well the days are counting down to the December 6th launch of my G+ series “Sweet Han’: Caribbean Cooking With Sarina”! But before that happens, I made one more guest spot on Larry Fournillier‘s show “Learning To Cook Caribbean”. Conducted on Sunday, November 18, I whipped up a vegan Divali-inspired spread, dare I say feast? The Menu: • Buss-up-shot/Dhal puri... 

It’s with great pleasure that I’m announcing that I made my Google+ debut last week on the weekly Hangouts program “Learning To Cook Caribbean With Larry Fournillier”. Larry is a local Trinidadian chef and online media wizard. I’m also excited to state that starting December 6th I’ll also be hosting my own cooking series on Google+ Hangouts and HangoutNetworks.com... 

I’m so happy to announce that my new ebook “Glam by Request: 30+ Easy Caribbean Recipes” is now officially ready for purchase and download! It’s been many months in the making and truly is a labour of love A compilation of popular reader requests, the majority of the 30+ recipes in “Glam By Request” have never appeared on TriniGourmet.com. These recipes include:... 

What a year this has been! Like many of you I had amazingly lofty New Year resolutions and then ‘life’ happened. Personal obstacles and commitments pulled me away from posting as regularly as I have in the past. For that I do apologize. However, I am am now thrilled to announce that at least one of my resolutions is now complete and almost ready to be unveiled. My next ebook! “Glam... 

Trinidad Parsad (recipe available in “7 Sweet Trini Treats“) Last month the Jamaica Gleaner had an interesting look at a pooja that was hosted there recently. Titled Vishu’s pooja it gives readers a glimpse into what occurs at these religious yet festive occasions. Although I wish they had paid a little more attention to the foods (I admit I’m a bit biased there) there was... 

Hey everyone, I’ve been laying low a little but don’t let the silence mislead you things have been -very- active on the Trinigourmet side. I have been working on expanding the support system that responds to your questions and comments and am also working on my first mini e-book! I have also brought on an Online Community Manager and have some other collaborations in the works that I am... 

It was one of those moments you always hope for, but can never predict or plan. A message on Twitter in early January letting me know that Sam Sifton, Dining editor of The New York Times was working on a piece about Caribbean Style Oxtail Stew and that I should probably drop him a line. The messenger? Sanura Weathers of My Life Runs On Food. After a brief bout of should I/shouldn’t I, I decided... 

Hey everyone! I am so happy to officially announce my partnership this year with Macaroni Kid Trinidad! In the past I have been offered opportunities for collaborations and I have, until now, turned them all down. Until now. You see, for me, a project has to be aligned with my core values, and I have to feel that in some way, the project is for a larger good to remain committed. This is truly what... 

It’s been two years+ since I joined Twitter and in that time I’ve found it to be an extremely valuable way to meet and connect with foodbloggers (local, regional, and international) as well as readers. These connections have grown and developed in ways that I would never have imagined! One thing that I really enjoy as well is hearing from readers. Your questions and feedback continually... 

This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series Sauté TrinbagoIt’s been over 2 years since Taste T&T last opened its doors, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and disheartened patrons in its untimely demise. In the interim, many foodies like myself have wondered if and when its resurrection would occur and what, if anything, could rise to fill its place. In a matter of hours Sauté Trinbago... 

From The Mountain Express: The Simma Down Caribbean Café just recently opened on Market Street downtown [Asheville], in the area formerly occupied by One Love. The restaurant is also surprisingly affordable, offering lunch plates laden with jerk chicken or pork and heaps of coconut rice and peas, greens and plantains — for the rock-bottom price of only $7. Chef/owner Sam Briggs says that the prices... 

The site CaribWorldNews.com recently published a piece on the current severe drought conditions which are affecting the Caribbean region. Here in Trinidad our reservoirs are at record lows. This combined with severe, chronic, bush fires has meant that food prices have continued to inflate. I keep waiting for the rains to come but am also reminded that it is not likely that this will happen before... 

Hi everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that I recently upgraded the way that comments operate on TriniGourmet.com. Previously I moderated every comment as the site receives a strange amount of hateful comments/attacks that I would rather not publish, and as to be expected, a fair amount of spam as well. Unfortunately as the comments can be quite numerous at times I don’t... 

Citizen journalist photos from the Trinidad floods on November 18, 2008. For more, visit www.news.co.tt Photo by Trinidad News on Flickr The following article appeared in Trinidad’s Newsday Newspaper last month. As I have written previously the rising cost of food prices has hit us hard here. It’s not uncommon to see the price of a product rise every 7 days on some items. It’s... 

In other news… 2008 has barely begun and already it’s stressing me out. The New Year literally started out with me submitting my first refund, in over a year of mailing out Naparima Cookbooks. And it wasn’t the last… It appears that everything shipped on December 5th has gone AWOL. What makes this upsetting to me is that the packages were mailed promptly from my end and did... 

Hey everyone! I can’t believe it’s been so long since my ‘triumphant’ return post Honestly, I never thought that things would get so hectic, so quickly. Yes, it was holiday season but still! Basically, within one week of writing my last post I was offered a weekly radio segment, signed up to become an Avon Lady (hehehe, if you’re in the POS area/West Trinidad I’d... 

Hey everyone, sorry for being offline so long. I never expected that my net problems would have lasted as long as did. Good news though, my connection is back and so without further drama or delay I can get back to posting and sharing recipes, reviews and other food-related items that catch my eye here in Trinidad Thanks to everyone who sent emails of concern and encouragement, I will respond to... 

Running with Tweezers‘ eye-popping Chocolate Tartlets with Candied Grapefruit Peel! Congrats to Tami for her submission and thanks to everyone who took part and/or voted I’ve had a great time hosting this round and look forward to visiting the blogs of all who took part much more often in the future Tami should be receiving 2 issues of Caribbean Gourmet magazine in her mailbox in the... 

Well, here it is! The long anticipated (hehe) roundup of this month’s installment of Hay Hay it’s Donna Day. This was my first time at hosting a food event and I really have to thank Barbara (this event’s creator, and resident cook at Winos and Foodies) for holding my hand throughout the process. I really had a blast going through everyone’s entries and have added all of you...