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Can plain ole veggies be prepared so that they taste absolutely juicy?

I'm trying.

What do you think is under the foil? 😁

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A pot filled with chopped, seasoned vegetables, including zucchini, carrots and other root vegetables, with a foil-covered roasting pan sitting behind it on the stove.
October 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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This isn't this month's recipe, but I thought I'd share it anyway. 😊

Delicious fried aubergine!

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August 2, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Cucumber and Coconut Salad

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August 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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The end product should be a pan of delicious garlic butter (of course!) roasted vegetables.
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A pan of chopped green vegetables and potatoes, generously seasoned and dotted with pieces of butter, ready to be roasted.
September 20, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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3.5 out of 5,
Not bad..

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A ripe avocado cut open on a dark surface, showing golden-yellow flesh and a large seed. A wedge has been cut from one half. Several red tomatoes sit in the background.
September 13, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Cucumber and Coconut Salad

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August 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Caribbean-styled grill lit.

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A weathered blue metal charcoal grill stands open under a rustic covered outdoor space. Small orange flames burn among chunks of charcoal and wood, with wisps of smoke rising against the black grill lid.
September 19, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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A hearty traditional Sunday morning Caribbean breakfast.

My friend prepared all this before 9 am. She's the chef in my friend group, not me.😀

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A colourful plate of traditional Caribbean Sunday breakfast with fried bakes, boiled eggs, avocado, stewed saltfish and a cooked vegetable side.
August 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Banana coconut bread pudding is in oven.
I added some over-ripe bananas in stead of tossing them.

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Several loaves of stale bread stacked on a plate, ready to be repurposed into homemade coconut bread pudding.
August 23, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Today is going to be a giant moka pot day for me.

Soon my moka will be saying Happy Saturday from on a different stove, in a different kitchen.

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A black moka pot sits over a blue gas flame on a white stovetop, brewing an early-morning pot of coffee.
August 29, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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I absolutely do not need another moka pot.
But look at her. 😂🐄☕️

How am I supposed to leave her there?

Did I, or didn't I?

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September 12, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Buying avocado at our local market is a hit or miss.

You never know what you're gonna get when it ripens.

Sometimes you get a delicious one, and other times you eat it for the nutrients and fibre.

In the Caribbean, avocado is called 'pear'. We eat plenty bread and pear.

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September 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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A Caribbean delicacy, Black Pudding.
It's cooked animal tripe, stuffed with boiled rice, hot pepper (optional), local green seasonings and....blood.

I know..I know...sounds scary! 😆

I do not eat black pudding anymore, but my GenZ loves it.

Would you have tried it? 😃

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Three pieces of cooked black pudding, dark brown and sausage-shaped, resting on a white tray, with some of the rice-and-seasoning filling visible at the ends.
September 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Be sure to let us know how you like it when you do try it.

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August 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Today we celebrate Emancipation Day, and I'm making stewed saltfish, also called codfish.

Saltfish became a staple during slavery and remained popular after emancipation because it was affordable.

Today it's so expensive that many of us save it for special occasions.

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A pot of homemade stewed saltfish simmering on the stove. Chunks of saltfish are cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with onions, sweet peppers, herbs, and seasonings, creating a colourful traditional Caribbean breakfast dish.
August 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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My Cucumber and Coconut Salad. 🥒🥥

Have you tried this month's Caribbean Kitchen Club recipe yet?

How did it turn out? Did you enjoy the flavour combination?

Do tell! 😊🌱🍽️

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My Cucumber and Coconut Salad. 🥒🥥 Have you tried this month's Caribbean Kitchen Club recipe yet? How did it turn out? Did you enjoy the flavour combination? Do tell! 😊🌱🍽️ #CaribbeanKitchenClub Alt text: A rustic brown bowl filled with cucumber and coconut salad served on a bed of fresh leafy greens. The creamy salad is topped with grated coconut and sits on a wooden countertop with fresh vegetables in the background.
August 3, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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With some stale bread found in my freezer, I'm going to make a Coconut Bread Pudding.

Very easy to make:

Stale bread
Milk & Water
Sugar
Raisins (or whatever dried fruits you have)
Grated coconut (this is optional)
Soak, mix well,
Pour into a buttered loaf tin
Bake.

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Several loaves of stale bread in a bowl, ready to be repurposed into homemade coconut bread pudding.
August 23, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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My chopping board is booked and busy.
But given the weather outside (check my earlier post), today's gonna be a 'toss everything in the oven' kinda day.

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A colourful assortment of kitchen ingredients on a chopping board, including half a ripe papaya, avocados, red onion, sweet peppers, hot peppers and root vegetables, ready to be turned into a meal.
August 30, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Me, picking up a coconut for this weekend's recipe.

Have you seen the recipe yet?

If not, head over to #CaribbeanKitchenClub and cook along with us! 🍽️😊💕

I'd love to see how yours turns out.
A hand holds up a whole mature coconut with its rough, fibrous brown husk while choosing from a bin filled with other coconuts. The coconut is being picked as a key ingredient for an upcoming Caribbean Kitchen Club recipe that features fresh coconut. 🥥
July 31, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Happy Saturday, friends.

Starting the day the healthy way❣️

What's on your breakfast menu?

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Breakfast spread with two slices of dark multigrain toast, a bowl of baked beans in tomato sauce, and a small bowl of pepper sardines with fresh cucumber slices.
August 8, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Ooh... exciting!!!!!!

And if there's any recipe you would like us to try as a group, be sure to share.

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August 1, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Let's cook our way through this Caribbean cookbook together.

I'll share one recipe each month, & you can join me in trying it.
We'll compare notes, substitutions, successes, & even the failures.

First recipe drops this Thursday, July 30th 2026. 🎊🌱🍽😋

Spread the word! Repost!

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The cover of The Multi-Cultural Cuisine of Trinidad & Tobago & the Caribbean cookbook is shown on a tabletop. The cover features colorful Caribbean fruits and vegetables, including corn, tomatoes, pumpkin, carrots, leafy greens, and other produce in a woven basket. The image accompanies an invitation to cook one recipe together each month as part of the Caribbean Kitchen Club.
July 26, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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This old grater has seen a lot of coconuts over the years.

I'll probably snack on half the coconut before I finish grating it... but that's one of the best parts. 😄🥥

You'll find this month's recipe at #CaribbeanKitchenClub.

We'd love to have you join us. 😊🍽️🌱🧡
A traditional metal box grater stands beside several freshly cracked coconut halves with thick white flesh. A yellow enamel bowl sits ready to catch the grated coconut, capturing the simple preparation of a homemade Caribbean recipe.
August 2, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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I want to make this #CaribbeanKitchenClub recipe but am travelling the next two weeks. I hope it catches on!
July 31, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Fresh cucumbers? ✔️

I'm all set for this month's recipe!

If you haven't seen it yet, head over to #CaribbeanKitchenClub for the backstory, the recipe, and come cook along with us.

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Four freshly harvested cucumbers lie on a dark tabletop beside three ripe red tomatoes. The cucumbers vary slightly in size and shade, with smooth green skins and a fresh-picked appearance. They have been gathered as ingredients for this month's Caribbean Kitchen Club recipe. 🥒
August 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM