Trinidad is an exotic mixture of compatible peoples, religions, cultures and cuisines. We say God must be a Trini because we are so blessed with such a good land, people and food. The Caribs and ...

She’s called “D Pepper Roti Girl” by customers. Roti lovers line up for up to half an hour just to get their slice, says Davikaa Bir-Ali who sells her pepper roti just outside of the Divali Nagar site ...

Many moons ago when I first heard of Pepper Roti, I was excited to try making it. What was not to love? Potatoes, carrots and cheese sandwiched between two parathas. I made it, ate it and disliked it.

I drive right by the Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen, at Lemon and Mulberry streets, on my way to work and was intrigued by the small restaurant with the drawing of a hummingbird on the large window. So ...

At Hot Peppers restaurant in Pembroke Pines, a pretty and super-friendly Asian woman — full red lips, sleek black hair — brought me a plate of Caribbean food: stewed bone-in chicken, macaroni pie, and ...

12 Add herbs, onion, salt and pepper, curry and garlic to chicken mix together 13 Method heat pot to 350 add oil and garlic until garlic medium brown, add chicken stir 14 Add tomatoes coconut milk/ ...

For this month’s Inviting Writing, we asked for stories about foods that make your holidays complete. We’ve read about pizzelles, mystery cookies and mashed potatoes, and today’s essay is about roti, ...

When you think of Trinidadian cuisine, roti, crab and callaloo, and Pelau probably rank toward the top. You really can’t go wrong with any of these, but Pelau is something special. This rice-based ...

Walk into Chokas Caribbean restaurant and instantly you’re on island time. It is a real hidden spot on South Beach. There’s an island sunset painting on der. It is a true family-run eatery with ...