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Located just off the coast of Venezuela, the islands of Trinidad and its laidback neighbor, Tobago, encompass one extraordinary Caribbean nation. Boisterous and cosmopolitan Trinidad is about the size of Delaware, dwarfing tiny, idyllic Tobago to the north. The birthplace of limbo, steel drums, and calypso music, and the annual host of one of the world’s most spectacular Carnival celebrations, Trinidad and Tobago’s culture is vibrant, joyous, and wholly unique. Much of the food of Trinidad and Tobago is a reflection of the country’s ethnically diverse population. East Indian influence can be found in foods like roti, flatbread filled with ingredients such as curried meat, chickpeas, or mangoes. And, while the Chinese population is small, Chinese food is immensely popular with Trinbagonians. Perhaps the most famous culinary treat in Trinidad and Tobago is the street food called “Bake and Shark” – fried shark meat served inside fried bread. Not to be missed if visiting the islands, Bake and Shark is a uniquely Trinbagonian delight.
 

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Living In: Montrose, Chaguanas Borough, Trinidad And Tobago
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I'm 21 years old and I live in Trinidad. My hobbies include baking of course;), breeding fishes and doing art. I also love comics. Visit my blog at http://sugarrushavenue.blogspot.com/ I would love to chat with you all and share recipes, tips, etc!

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.

Oven Roasted Potatoes

Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2008 by Dora Khan
I tried this recipe and it turned out great. I didn't have all the seasonings though, so I used what I had in the prescribed quantities which was the garlic, thyme, oregano, chili pepper and of course, the salt. After reading about the sticking, i also greased the baking pan, so it wouldn't stick. To increase the fibre, I left the skins on on some of the potatoes, and peeled the rest. After cutting the potatoes, I also let them sit in some boiling temperature hot water for 5 minutes after reading a comment from one of the reviewers. I loved the idea of using olive oil. I didn't feel guilty eating this at all ;-)
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Vanilla Ice Cream VI

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2008 by Roxanne J.R.
I halved this recipe before making it and I got to say it isn't the creamiest ice cream I've ever made but it certainly was the quickest and easiest and it tasted just like the homemade ice cream that a local shop here sells, but just a bit sweeter...which actually suited my taste buds better. I got to say that it is rich and I enjoyed it alot. I sorta wish I didn't halve the recipes because it was all gone in two days! My friends loved it and my dad thought it was alot like soft serve even after it was placed in our freezer. I liked it tons! I think I'm gonna add in some Oreos next time and make a Vanilla Cookie Flavoured Ice cream.
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Trinidad Stewed Chicken

Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by MYRTS78
Being Trinidadian myself I can give a bit more imput into this recipe. We make this hugely popular dish very often and it can be done with variations. I have never heard of using coconut milk in stewed chicken that's usually in curries, You can omit the coconut milk for a very lowfat dish and use chicken broth instead. We usually blend (in blender or food processor)our seasonings such as cilantro, green onions, lots of garlic, a little water or vinegar to moisten and preserve, spanish thyme and of course hot peppers TO TASTE if you can take it. We marinate like some of the comments said longer, overnight is good. We brown just like the recipe said but even even longer than two minutes don't be afraid to really brown as long as you stir it and it does not burn, however I personally use about two tablespoons of sugar. adding a little ketchup and soy sauce then add water(or broth), chopped onions, and diced potatoes which thicken, then simmer for 1/2 hour to forty mins and then add a little cornstarch mixed with water toward the end to thicken. It will have a different flavor from original recipe if you omit the coconut milk. As a variation we also stew beef and pork cubes the same way, just cook longer, very delicious. ( a shot of rum in the marinating meat is great and if you like ginger a little bit of it grated is good too). Heck while I'm talking so much let me add that you can also use a few drops of browning such as Benjamin's which comes in a bottle (it is caramelized s
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