Coconut Chutney, Divali 2011 This month’s hotlist is an extra special one for me as it’s the first time that -I- make an appearance on it! The response to my first ebook “Seven Sweet Trini Treats” has been such a strong one that I really have to thank everyone who has downloaded it to date. Nerves got the best of me most of this year in deciding whether it was worth doing/completing/promoting... 

Can you believe December is already here? It’s been an amazing year for me with many highs and lows. I can’t say I’m sad to see 2011 draw to a close as I am quite excited for 2012, but I can’t say that I haven’t learnt a lot this year or that I regret anything. I hope the same holds true for you. In a few days I will be starting my annual series of traditional Trinidadian... 

Over the last 6 months or so my mother and I have both become quite taken with British Chef Gordon Ramsay. It seems that he has a permanent Monday night residency on FOX and I for one am -not- complaining (don’t judge me! ) Realizing that if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, J has surprised me with not one, but two, of Ramsay’s publications! Ramsay’s Best Menus (which... 

Caribbean Seafood Extravaganza, a local publication from the Seafood Industry Development Company Limited, has become a silent treasure over the last year. This quietly printed book is full of solidly satisfying recipes for many Trinidadian species of fish that many may overlook in favour of the more popular types such as kingfish, carite etc. It also has highly imaginative re-interpretations of traditionally... 

Michael's Genuine Food: Down-to-Earth Cooking for People Who Love to Eat by Michael Schwartz, JoAnn Cianciulli (3)Buy new: $35.00 $23.03 48 used & new from $16.74Description: James Beard Award–winner Schwartz serves up a stellar mix of meticulously planned recipes that focus on local ingredients and fresh, seasonal flavors. Sensible and simple, Schwartz is determined to make his audience comfortable...