When I started TriniGourmet.com my aim was to feature and promote the distinctive cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago. In the few months since I started this blog I have been thrilled to see it grow and reach more people than I had thought would have happened in this short timeframe 
This week has been a really busy one for me. Not only did I have the joy of developing a recipe for something that Nandita at Saffron Trail but I also merrily mailed off copies of the Naparima Girls’ High School Cookbook to some of you. I also had the good fortune to be the featured speaker on Thursday in Canadian life coach Lyle T Lachmuth’s ‘Genre Buster’ tele-series. Not only was TriniGourmet highlighted, but I was also happy to share my experiences as a ‘creative type’ who also deals with the challenges of high-functioning autism.
This week I also had the good fortune of seeing TriniGourmet spotlighted on Celebrating Holidays Everyday. Celebrating Holidays Everyday is a website that spotlights all those wonderful obscure holidays, as well as the ones that we all know and love. Check it out! I ‘met’ Casey, the creator of Celebrating Holidays Everyday over at MyBlogLog, a wonderful virtual community for bloggers. If you are not already a member of my MyBlogLog community please do sign up, the easiest way is by visiting my community there or by clicking the little question mark that appears next to your name whenever you post a comment here. Not only will MyBlogLog members receive exclusive treats from time to time in the coming months, but membership also means that your custom avatar will show up whenever you visit (or leave a comment) here, that way everyone can see how faaaaahbulous you are dahling… 
Having the validation of my countrymen and peers both locally and abroad has really meant a ton to me. So thanks!
One thing I have also enjoyed has been when people have shared their own ideas/variations/reactions to the recipes I have shared.
Some of my fave moments so far have been:
?｢どｨｬ｢ Juliette commenting on her grandmother’s handwritten notes for Punch de Creme
?｢どｨｬ｢ Chennette and Lilandra sharing the differences between Guyanese and Trinidadian rotis
?｢どｨｬ｢ Veron mentioning the Filipino equivalent to Trinidad hops
?｢どｨｬ｢ Titilayo mentioning the Barbadian equivalent to Paime
?｢どｨｬ｢ Island Spice‘s critique of (local wine bar) MoreVino’s deVine Saturdays
?｢どｨｬ｢ Rachel‘s cooking, and review of, my recipe for Curried Pumpkin and Rice
?｢どｨｬ｢ Ramdila‘s self-deprecating reference to her first attempt at making roti
?｢どｨｬ｢ Adah Murah‘s hysterical take on an awesomely bad Trinidad Black Cake recipe
I love knowing what gets you going and excited, both in the world of Trinidadian cuisine and beyond. Share your experiences and recipes with me either via the comments link at the bottom of every post (you can even subscribe to the comments!) or by writing me directly. If you share a recipe do know that I -will- credit you by any means you prefer and will merrily provide a link to your blog/website if you provide me with one And, your recipe doesn’t have to be a Trinidadian/Caribbean one either, I recently got a lovely submission from Veronique in America for Mazarine Pie. I can’t wait to try it! And I can’t wait to hear from you Yeah -YOU- !
About Sarina
Passionate foodie, founder of Trinigourmet and Caribbean Lifestyle Maven. Author of "Glam By Request: 30+ Easy Caribbean Recipes"
This month marks the third installment of my “CookALong” series where a prominent (usually) Caribbean personality follows one of my recipes, and sometimes throws in a few of their own This week however I’m shaking things up a bit by ...
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big fat mazal tov, sarina!
good things merit good rewards. i’m sure more is on the way for you in the near future
big fat mazal tov, sarina!
good things merit good rewards. i’m sure more is on the way for you in the near future
burekaboy – awwww… thanx!
burekaboy – awwww… thanx!
You’ve wound my clockwork up, Sarina.
You’ve wound my clockwork up, Sarina.
Trig – yowza!
Trig – yowza!
what’s mazarine?
what’s mazarine?
Lilandra – no clue, i’m guessing it has to do with all the almond in the recipe .. like marzipan or something … ok i looked it up.. it says ‘a forcemeat entr?ﾃ可ｬﾂｩe’ … hmm forcemeat… but there’s no meat in the pie … bleh … found another definition that said cream filled cake … bleh
Lilandra – no clue, i’m guessing it has to do with all the almond in the recipe .. like marzipan or something … ok i looked it up.. it says ‘a forcemeat entr?ﾉｬｩe’ … hmm forcemeat… but there’s no meat in the pie … bleh … found another definition that said cream filled cake … bleh
um forcemeat?
oh cake!!
um forcemeat?
oh cake!!
Lilandra – forcemeat sounds horrendous
Lilandra – forcemeat sounds horrendous
Hey Sarina,
Thanks a lot for mentioning us (Cyber-holidays) in your post. It was a pleasure featuring ur gr8 work, and my visitors have loved your blog a lot.Have a gr8 day!-Love,Casey
Hey Sarina,
Thanks a lot for mentioning us (Cyber-holidays) in your post. It was a pleasure featuring ur gr8 work, and my visitors have loved your blog a lot.Have a gr8 day!-Love,Casey
Casey – No probs
Keep up the great work! 
Casey – No probs
Keep up the great work! 
Keep up the good work…
Keep up the good work…
Jamaican Blogger – Thanks!
Jamaican Blogger – Thanks!
I enjoy your blog and just wanted to congratulate you!
I enjoy your blog and just wanted to congratulate you!
1969 – Thanks!
1969 – Thanks!