by admin.maria | Aug 10, 2018 | Entrepreneur, Interviews, Lifestyle, Trini Gourmet, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
Its in my bio; the way to my heart is Trini Chicken Dhal Puri Roti. It melts my heart everytime. Maybe its the heatweave but I’ve been craving authentic Trini flavours this summer. There’s something about eating island food on a sunny day, the colours and...
by admin.maria | Jul 13, 2018 | Arts and Crafts, Expat, Lifestyle, Trinidad and Tobago
I’m not an artist but many of my friends are. I absolutely enjoy attending art exhibits. In fact, worked for a year in a contemporary art gallery before emigrating to England. So, it was a thrill to attend my very first Caribbean art exhibition in London, at the...
by admin.maria | Jun 30, 2018 | Arts and Crafts, Expat, Lifestyle, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
As a newbie expat the High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago, London was a beacon at Christmas time. When I moved to London, I registered with the High Commission which allowed me to receive updates on seasonal events. I looked forward to my invite to Christmas...
by admin.maria | May 22, 2018 | Arts and Crafts, Entrepreneur, Interviews, Mummypreneur, Trinidad and Tobago
I love it when friendships and social media create new connections! During a recent Skype conversation with an ole Trini pal of mine, I heard about Debra Evans’ creations. Then, on Instagram, I saw some of her work for Elysian Charms & Carvings. The...
by admin.maria | May 6, 2018 | African, Arts and Crafts, Community Service, Lifestyle, Trinidad and Tobago
Last weekend I attended the first SE25 Jewellery Makers Showcase at the Elizabeth James Gallery in South Norwood. On display were the works of the gallery’s owner Ms James and my fellow Trini expat pal Thalia-Mae Nero (TM Boutique) both ladies are South Norwood based....
by admin.maria | Feb 2, 2018 | Children Animation, Children's Literature, Interviews, Picture Books, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
I first stumbled upon Eprjr Island around 2014, on Instagram. Their branding for the mini Trini t-shirts and baby onesies was so adorable and Trini fuh true. Then, the concept of a book that they were planning on publishing about a leatherback back turtle was...
