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  Cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago is indicative of the blends of Amerindian, European, African, Creole, Chinese, Indian and Lebanese gastronomic influences.
A representative main dish from Trinidad and Tobago is callaloo, a creamy and spicy side dish made of dasheen leaves, ochro or okra, crab, thyme, coconut milk and shado beni (from "chardon bénit," French thistle or Fitweed) or bhandhanya or culantro.
Callaloo is generally considered a national dish of Trinidad and Tobago; it is often prepared for Sunday Lunch and paired with cornmeal coo coo, and sometimes made with crab.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cuisine_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago   (245 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its pre-Lenten Carnival and as the birthplace of steelpan, calypso and limbo.
Trinidad and Tobago is one of the most prosperous nations in the Caribbean, although less so than it was during the "oil boom" between 1973 and 1983.
The ethnic composition of Trinidad and Tobago reflects a history of conquest and immigration.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago   (2855 words)

  
 World InfoZone - Trinidad and Tobago Information - Page 1
The Ortoire and the Caroni are the longest rivers in Trinidad and the Courland is the longest river in Tobago.
The population of Trinidad and Tobago was estimated at 1,088,644 in 2005.
The cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago is influenced by the diverse cultures of its population: African, Creole (African and French), East Indian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Syrian and Lebanese.
www.worldinfozone.com /country.php?country=TrinidadTobago   (681 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Trinidad and Tobago are with the North Westerly winds which blow the north west of the islands to south east of the islands.
Trinidad is made up of a variety soil types the majority being clay and In addition to this the mountainous areas the islands contain limestone.
Trinidad and Tobago are famous as the of the calypso music as well as the music of steel pan (whose patent is held by in Maryland United States).
www.freeglossary.com /Trinidad_and_Tobago   (1142 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago are supplied with the North Westerly winds which blow from the north west of the islands to the south east of the islands.
Trinidad is made up of a variety of soil types, the majority being clay and topsoil.
Trinidad and Tobago are famous as the birthplace of the calypso music, as well as the music of the steel pan (whose patent is held by someone in Maryland, United States).
www.knowledgefun.com /book/t/tr/trinidad_and_tobago.html   (949 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago
The main spoken language, Trinidad English is either classified as a dialect of English or as an English Creole (Trinidadian Creole English).
Due to Trinidad's location on the coast of South America, the country is slowly developing a connection with the Spanish-speaking peoples, and therefore government regulations now require Spanish to be taught to all high school students while Venezuelans often come to Trinidad and Tobago to learn English.
Trinidad and Tobago are famous as the birthplace of calypso music, as well as the development of the steel pan, which is widely claimed to be the only acoustic musical instrument invented during the 20th century.
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 Trinidad and Tobago Culinary Styles | trinidad-guide.info
Trinidad and Tobago have been influenced by cultures from around the world, which lends local cuisine a flavorful blend of international style.
Spanish culture also has influenced Trinidad and Tobago's cuisine and is seen in tasty Creole dishes such as Pelau, a meal of rice, peas, and meat, bear a Spanish stamp.
Trinidad and Tobago has some of the widest varieties of dining establishments in the Caribbean, which ranges from upscale restaurants to small family eateries and roadside vendors.
trinidad-guide.info /food/culinary.styles   (551 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago - Culture
The Culture of Trinidad and Tobago reflects the influence of African, Indian, French, Amerindian, Chinese, British, Spanish, Venezuelan, Caribbean, and American culture on Trinidad and Tobago.
Since the histories of Trinidad and Tobago are different, there are differences in the cultural influences which have shaped each island.
Trinidad and Tobago is an English-speaking country with strong links to both the United Kingdom and the United States.
www.trinidad-tobago-spot.com /Culture-4.html   (622 words)

  
 Top20TrinidadandTobago.com - Your Top20 Guide to Trinidad and Tobago!
The larger and more populated island is Trinidad, while the island of Tobago is smaller (303 square kilometres; about 6% of the total area) and less populous (50,000 people; 4% of the total population).
Prior to European contact, the island of Trinidad was occupied by various Amerindian tribes including the Arawak-speaking Nepoya and Suppoya and the Carib speaking Yao.
Trinidad and Tobago are supplied with the North Easterly winds which blow from the north east of the islands to the south west of the islands.
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 Trinidad and Tobago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Trinidad and Tobago are two islands settled by the British and presently independant.
Trinidad is the larger island and mostly industrial.
The southern quarter of Trinidad produces oil and and Trinidad is known for producing and processing oil.
www.trinidad-tobago-caribbean.com   (612 words)

  
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Trinidad & Tobago is located in the southeastern region of the Caribbean.
Trinidad, the 'cultural capital of the Caribbean,' is home to the world famous Carnival and the birthplace of the steel pan drum.
Tobago, sister island to Trinidad, is the quintessential Caribbean island with secluded beaches, diving with manta rays, quaint villages, and charming hotels.
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 CTA. Trinidad and Tabago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
A perfect complement to bustling Trinidad, Tobago is a true jewel of the Caribbean Sea, whose sparkle will live in your memory long after you have left her shores.
All these different ethnic influences are reflected in the music, art, religion, architecture, fashion and cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago.This vibrant and colorful culture has produced Calypso, Soca, Carnival and Steelpan as well as Chutney, parang and other musical crossover forms.
Trinidad and Tobago have miles of empty palm-fringed beaches, cascading waterfalls, coral reefs, swamps, beautiful rivers and towering mountain ranges with lush tropical rain forest teeming with wild life.
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 food trinidad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
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Our Trinidad cuisine is as diverse as the different ethnic groups that make up our people...
Food Etcetera Limited is one of Trinidad and Tobago's leading onshore caterers...
reggaerings.com /users/food-trinidad   (548 words)

  
 He never met a food he wouldn't try | csmonitor.com
In this collection of his magazine and newspaper essays, Walsh tracks his own relationship with cuisine, starting in Trinidad and South America, and ending in Houston.
Cajuns, or Acadians (French-Canadian refugees), settled in the swamps and bayous of the eastern part of the state.
The cooking they developed was heartier and spicier than the bon vivant cuisine of New Orleans.
www.csmonitor.com /2003/1015/p14s01-lifo.htm   (697 words)

  
 Welcome to Trinidad and Tobago!
The Trinidad and Tobago Culinary Team performed very well in the recently held regional competition "Taste of the Caribbean".
Trinidad and Tobago won a total of 12 medals - 6 Gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.
TIDCO shall not be liable in any way for any loss, claim, damage or proceeding as regards the content on this web page.
www.visittnt.com /news/taste-2003.htm   (186 words)

  
 Category:Cuisine stubs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cuisine of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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 Eating Out: Trinidad and Tobago Style!
Trinidad’s multicultural society gives you the enjoyment of Indian, Creole, Chinese, Syrian-Lebanese and Italian foods.
Trinidad has many types of health fruit for you to try for breakfast or as a snack.
If you are ever near to Maracas beach on the north coast of Trinidad, make sure to try this delicacy.
www.visittnt.com /ToDo/Eating_Out   (716 words)

  
 RESTAURANTS AND DINING IN TRINIDAD, TOBAGO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
A delightful lunch is the offering at this lovely stucco house.
A recent arrival to the culinary scene and very popular for seafood and Creole cuisine.
A different menu each day offers Creole cuisine and fabulous desserts.
ehi.com /travel/carib/trinidad/trinidad-tobago-dining-restaurants.htm   (107 words)

  
 Solimar | Restaurant Review | Trinidad | Frommers.com
Some think this restaurant offers the most creative cuisine in Trinidad and Tobago.
Established by Joe Brown, an English-born chef who worked for many years in the kitchens of Hilton hotels around the world, it occupies a garden-style building cooled by open walls and ceiling fans.
The menu, which changes every 3 months, presents local ingredients inspired by the cuisines of the world.
www.frommers.com /destinations/trinidad/D40139.html   (237 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Trinidad and Tobago Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
For other uses of the word Trinidad, see Trinidad.
National motto: Together we aspire, together we achieve
Other indigenous art forms include chutney, soca and pichakarie (musical forms which blend the music of the Caribbean and India) and the famous limbo dance.
www.ipedia.com /trinidad_and_tobago.html   (1001 words)

  
 The Institute of Culinary Education: Recreational Cooking Classes | International Cuisine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The verbiage of Trinidad’s cuisine is both lyrical and mysterious and tells the story of a rich and eclectic cultural heritage.
Ramin Ganeshram, author of Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago (Hippocrene Books, 2005) and a thirteen-year veteran journalist, shares some of the most popular foods from this Caribbean nation, which boasts an organic fusion of African, East Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and native-Caribbean cuisines.
Ramin Ganeshram, author of Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago (Hippocrene Books, 2006) and a thirteen-year veteran journalist, shares some of the most popular foods from this Caribbean nation, which boasts an organic fusion of African, East Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and native-Caribbean cuisines.
www.iceculinary.com /recreational/foreign.shtml   (1252 words)

  
 Noonsite: News From Trinidad May 2004
The Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association (THRTA), in collaboration with VISA and TIDCO, is pleased to offer the VISA Dine Around Trinidad and Tobago Coupon Booklet 2004.
Dynamite Marine was appointed the North Sails distributor for Trinidad and Tobago in February 2004.
Sails ordered from South Africa will take five to six weeks to arrive in Trinidad and will be cleared (duty-free) and delivered to the boat within 48 hours of arrival.
www.noonsite.com /Members/doina/R2004-04-21-2   (285 words)

  
 Trinidad-Tobago : Microuse.com search
Callaloo, Calypso & Carnival: The Cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago an Introduction and Guide (Caribbean Guides)
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 Notes: Calypso Calaloo: Early Carnival Music in Trinidad. (book reviews)@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Calaloo is a thick soup made of dasheen leaves, okra, crab, or pig tail with seasoning mixed in coconut milk.
This odd mix is a mainstay of the Creole cuisine in Trinidad, the southernmost and biggest island of the Lesser Antilles.
The word "calaloo" can also mean "fix" or "confusion" and is often used as a metaphor for Caribbean culture with its many "mixes." Calypso is certainly part of this cultural "calaloo." In this respect the first part of the title is correct.
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 Discover Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad - Eating out   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Now think of Khalid Mohammed, chef extraordinaire at Battimamzelle, Trinidad’s finest fine dining restaurant, and his guava barbecued kingfish.
You can feast on fine cuisine from every continent, and our Thai chef presents authentic Thai specials nightly.
“Free Style” Caribbean Cuisine is the name given to The Verandah’s style of cooking, which incorporates local herbs and fresh garden vegetables.
meppublishers.com /online/discover/trinidad/index.php?pid=2024&print=1   (1023 words)

  
 Find in a Library: Callaloo, Calypso & carnival : the cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago
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 Amazon.com: Callaloo, Calypso & Carnival: The Cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago: Books: Dave Dewitt,Mary Jane Wilan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
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Trinidad & American Town & Country Cuisine Connection: A New Concept Blended With Traditional Cooking by Chef Arnold
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 Course Details: Spicy West Indian Cuisine: Jamaica, Trinidad, Martinique, Guadalupe, Haiti...
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 Trinidad & American Town & Country Cuisine Connection - SHOP.COM
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 Cafe Trinidad: [ Home ]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
When you want a taste of the Caribbean come to Cafe Trinidad!
Our cuisine is mouth-watering and prepared to perfection.
With just the right combination of quality, service and taste you won't leave dissatisfied.
cafetrinidad.com   (43 words)

  
 Discover Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad - Eating out   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
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La Boucan is the undeniable home of the finest cuisine in Trinidad.
Its first project is www.westindianflavours.com, the premier online source of Caribbean cuisine.
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