TRINIDAD Chutney Relish Pesto
Thanks to local chef Ian Rooks, home cooks throughout Trinidad can experience a taste of Italy, India and the Caribbean via his Flavours World sauces and chutneys. Rooks has used his international culinary expertise to handcraft gourmet sauces with exciting flavours like the Caponata Siciliana, Vindaloo Paste, Ginger Pepper Sauce, Chadon Beni Pepper Jelly, Green Tomato … Continue reading »
Chutney, kuchela and amchar are some of the most popular condiments in Trinidad and Tobago. Have you seen all the choices in the supermarket? Check out our pictures on Facebook of what’s at the supermarket and options from local food artisans like CRATE FOODS and SUMPTUOUSLY ORGASMIC CHUTNEY. For those who make their chutney and kuchela at … Continue reading »
Started by a passionate home cook, Ambrosia by Christine is a small company that makes gourmet curry pastes, sauces and condiments that incorporate fresh local herbs and spices. We especially enjoy Ambrosia’s Thai Red Curry Paste, Thai Green Curry Paste and Madras Curry Paste, and most recently used the red curry paste to make a delicious Masala … Continue reading »
Launched by two trained chefs, CRATE FOODS makes divine dressings, chutneys and sauces from mostly local ingredients. We were lucky enough to sample their products at the February 2012 UpMarket – Sweet n’ Spicy BBQ Sauce; Balsamic Dressing; Roasted Garlic & Papaya Pepper Sauce; a flavourful Green Season-All (it’s like a gourmet green seasoning); Shadon Beni Pepper Sauce; and … Continue reading »
AJI CHILLI PEPPER COMPANY makes and distributes chili pepper-based products, crafted from a “blend [of] fresh local hand-selected hot peppers, herbs and spices to create a pepper sauce with a special, unique and lasting flavour, but at the same time imparting the right amount of heat.” AJI’s signature products include the Trinidadian Pepper Sauce available in … Continue reading »
DEL MANO is a local artisan food producer selling “handmade, homegrown, organic” pestos and chutneys featuring several local vegetables and herbs as star ingredients. Check out our interview with the man behind the pesto – Stefan Grosberg. Del Mano’s delicious pesto lineup includes Shadon Beni; Basil; Roasted Melongene; Tarragon Parsley; Watercress Feta; and Sweet Pepper Pesto. (Check … Continue reading »
With a name like SUMPTUOUSLY ORGASMIC CHUTNEY, we don’t even have to write a description. Thankfully the Tomato Chutney (available in mild and spicy) lives up to its name, simultaneously perking up and complementing foods from fresh grilled fish to plain old crackers & cheese. The company has recently introduced two new chutneys – Apple & … Continue reading »
