Cynthia Nelson

Apple Turnovers (with solid Coconut Oil)   Did you get a chance last week to try making pastry dough with the hardened (refrigerated) coconut oil?

Hi Everyone, It’s cruel, unfair and sheer torture. What is? The calling, texting, tweeting, Facebook-ing and instant messaging that many of us are involved in as we tease and taunt our family and friends living overseas with the food of home.

This is not an everyday bread but more for special occasions, mainly due to its richness.

Hi Everyone, I have never used coconut oil before, until now.

In good taste This is my mom’s favourite cake. When she says that she is giving up sweet for Lent, she means that she is giving up this cake for Lent.

Hi Everyone,  I am always on the hunt for recipes that use familiar ingredients in new ways.

While it is easy to run out of ideas as to what to cook, sometimes all it takes is a different approach and presentation to our regular dishes.

I have a lot of friends who are vegetarians and many who aren’t vegetarians, so whenever I have them over for a meal, I try to ensure that the vegetarian dishes are as attractive as the meat dishes.

Hi Everyone, I have an obsession with baking scones. The dough mixes up quickly and is usually done cooking under 20 minutes or so.

Hi Everyone, “We cannot afford to mortgage our palettes to foreign producers” – Freundel Stuart The Barbadian Prime Minister made this remark at the opening of the recently concluded annual local Agricultural Festival (AGROFEST).

Hi Everyone, It’s the season of Lent and, as usual, my inbox is full of requests for vegetarian and meat-free recipes.

This recipe is about taking Sago out of the realm of breakfast and transforming it into dessert mode.

Hi Everyone, I’m seeing red, but I’m not angry. On the contrary, I am quite delighted.

One of the special things about making stews is the method of preparation and the ingredients used to give it its unique colour and flavour.

Brandade is a dish made of salt fish that has been whipped to create a light, fluffy texture.

Hi Everyone, Tomorrow is Mashramani and apart from the main event – the parade of costumes and bands in various parts of the country – the number one activity that many will be participating in is some form of picnic.

Hi Everyone, Looking to brighten and perk up your food and beverage?

Hi Everyone, Taken for granted though indispensable for many meals, plainly cooked-rice is content and secure in its supportive role.

Hi Everyone,  The secret to a good Trini Pelau or Stew is burnt sugar.

Naan is a Middle Eastern and South Asian type of flatbread.