CARNIVAL TUESDAY I got up at 4:30am despite my intention of waking up at half 5. The time to meet the band was 11:00am. After having a bath and hastily shaving my legs, I made my way to my makeup artist, Rachiel in the living room. :) Aunty Rachiel...
Just like the Topi tambo this week, Portugal (pronounced po-ti-gal) is in season here in Trinidad and Tobago. Portugal (a variety of clementine) is grown in large fields like other citrus fruits like orange and grapefruit, and is perhaps the most enjoyed...
This is my review of D'Krewe.Now after the series of unfortunate incidents on Carnival Sunday night (read the 3 posts before this one if yuh lost), I had to go find a costume. I visited Ronnie and Caro and Legacy/Jhalwa looking for a costume on Carnival...
Lately, I've been invited to join a wonderful vegetarian blog by my good friend Cynthia from'Tastes Like Home'. Although, I'm not a vegetarian there are times that I do post a few vegetarian dishes on the side like fry ochro, curry channa and...
Topi tambo { Calathea Allouia (Marantaceae) } sometimes called tipi tambo by some Trinis is a tuber that is popular around Carnival/Lent time because that is when it is ready for harvesting.They usually grow in "patches" (our Trini term) and according...
The Honourable Prime Minister (Church/State) Relations from Pearce Robinson on Vimeo. I had said to associates on Twitter yesterday that I felt the inclination to write on the allegations being made about Prime Minister Patrick Manning's alleged involvement...
Spice Saga Pt. 1 - Costume CollectionSpice Saga Pt. 2 - Say It Ain't So SpiceCARNIVAL SUNDAYSo I left my brother and sister in law up at the Hilton to buy me a costume. I left my sizes and 5 preferred sections. I know they say beggars cyar be choosers,...
So you all missed me last year and there was weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth, especially in foreign quarters... In truth, a good few harsh words passed my way given that I missed the parade in 2009.Hopefully though I've managed to make up for that...
Spice Saga Pt. 1 - Costume CollectionWell I was going to return my costume to get my refund on Carnival Friday, but instead ended up going back on Carnival Saturday afternoon.CARNIVAL SATURDAYAnyhoo, fast forward to Carnival Saturday evening and I go...
Ravi B, the chutney soca monarch for 2010 has been ripping up the airwaves with his hit "Ah Drinka". Even for Jouvert we were singing this song while enjoying ourselves on the road. Ravi has come a long way and now he is just reaping the rewards for...
