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Inside the Homegrown Spirit of Punchy Punch Cocktails 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation
As Christmas is quickly approaching, we’re heading to central Trinidad & Tobago to meet Mark Deane and his mom at the new Punchy Punch factory to see how they prepare their popular Sorrel Flavor. From thoughtfully-sourced local fruits to his classic cocktail blends, Mark shares how Punchy Punch was born out of necessity, grown through grit, and fueled by family. Plus, get a sneak peek at their newest creation: Hard Iced Tea, the perfect drink to sip on ice. 🇹🇹🍹
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Sorrel & Ponche de Crème Christmas Layered Dessert with Chef Ari 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation
Experience the flavors of a true Trini Christmas with our Sorrel & Ponche de Crème Christmas Layered Dessert, made by Chef Ari! 🎄✨ This festive masterpiece brings together homemade Christmas ladyfingers dipped in gingerbeer syrup, a rich ponche de crème cream filling, swirls of sorrel jam, and a soft sorrel-flecked whipped topping. Every layer captures the warmth, nostalgia, and magic of the season. 🇹🇹 RECIPE Components Homemade Christmas ladyfingers (Lotus flour) Dipped i
Dec 2


Sorrel Scones Recipe
Ingredients (Makes 8 scones) Dry: • 2 cups Lion brand self rising flour • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • 1 tbsp Lion brand baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest (about 1 large orange) Cold & Wet: • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes • 2/3 cup cold heavy cream (plus extra for brushing) • 1 large egg • 1 tsp vanilla extract Filling & Garnish: • 3/4 cup fresh or dried sorrel (hibiscus flowers) • 1–2 tsp sugar
Nov 26


How To Make Sorrel Christmas Rice 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation
Celebrate Christmas flavours with Tiff and Khary as they whip up a festive Sorrel Christmas Rice using Lotus Parboiled Rice! This rice dish brings together the warmth of the season and the reliability of Lotus Parboiled Rice, perfect for your Christmas table or any family lime. Sorrel Christmas Rice Yield: 16 servings Ingredients 6 cups Lotus parboiled rice 6 cups water 6 tbsp or oil TT salt 1 cup dried sorrel (hibiscus) flowers 4 cups water 4 cloves 1 small piece cinnamon s
Nov 25


The Best Caribbean Culinary Event? Inside the Barbados Food and Rum Festival 🇧🇧 Foodie Nation
Join Rhett Mc Carthy as he travels to Barbados for the 2025 Barbados Food and Rum Festival, one of the Caribbean’s biggest culinary celebrations. From mixology sessions to rum tastings, street food, and all-inclusive beach parties, this festival truly showcases the best of Caribbean food, culture, and rum. Day 1: The adventure begins with an exciting mixology class led by renowned Bajan mixologist Shane McClean, where the Caribbean & Latin America media group learns how to ma
Nov 24


Sangre Grande: Where Food & Community Come Together 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation
Spend a day in Sangre Grande with Shaun, Tiff, Khary, and our guide Hakeem as we dive into the real heart of the community. From cooking up local dishes to sharing meals, liming, and meeting the people who make Grande feel like home, this vlog is all about good food, good company, and that unmistakable Trini warmth. Simply made Feature Video: https://youtu.be/xE0bI0eAX-s?si=MpZMu43YLrnhSALL Follow on Instagram @lifewithhakeem @as_rotihot_and_cutterzzone_ @simplymade_pizzeria.
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