Lime like a Trini

On Saturday 8th July scores of people flocked to the Queen's Park Savannah to partake in the first ever Bessfest. A display of foods and snacks local to Trinidad and Tobago as well as many honorable international mentions. As a foodie, this was definitely an event I didn't want to miss. Admission was free and there were so many stalls to choose from I had to strategize a game plan. I definitely wanted to get to the places I've never tried before and if there was room in my belly, some old favourites. First off, Hashi Ramen. Apparently this ramen place was creating a lot of buzz with Naruto fans as its a pun on a character called Hashirama. (I don't know if he was a fan of ramen or not but there seemed to be a lot of excited patrons) The line was pretty long, they made everything as customers ordered but the wait was definitely worth it. Delicious and filling with fresh ingredients and seasonings. I can't wait til they open an outlet as they p...

By now I don't think the Green Market is a stranger on anybody's lips. (But just in case yuh ain't out dey) . This wonderful, bustling market operates like a loving, tight knit family, supporting local organic farmers for both fresh produce and cooked foods. The 3rd annual Pineapple festival, by the name alone featured lots of homegrown produce and food varieties that were sure to please. Their Instagram page is very active and posts updates regularly so make sure to follow for cool events in the future (I plan to attend their first Coffee day on 17 Jun 2017, doh tell my teachers I breaking biche).  Now, I've been to the market many times before. All of the vendors are friendly and welcoming, (Meh favorite is that Venezulan lady, oh gad them arepas and pulled pork does lash). Another crowd pleaser is the chow man, Brian , carefully blending spices and hot peppers to present a visually appealing bowl of chow...mmm a real Trini delight!  Admission...

As soon as I got the WhatsApp notification from a friend that this was happening, I knew I had to be there. It ran for three days (May 24-27) presented by Hyatt in conjunction with United Airlines and Copa Airlines. Naturally, we ended up getting there on the last day in true Trini fashion. Now I'm no expert on Mexican food and culture (I putting my disclaimer up front, I shame but I still up in the people and dem event) but based on a quick Google search the menu looked tantalizing, incorporating various traditional and authentic dishes. According to a UNESCO article in 2010 , Mexico's food is a huge part of its culture. The staples include corn, tomatoes, avocados, beans, chilis, cocoa in addition to European influences; mainly with meats, herbs and spices and some fruit.  Needless to say, my appetite was piqued. As we got there, the ambience was warm and inviting with instrumental mariachi playing faintly on the speakers. The staff were putting the fini...