Shakeema La Foucade | Songwriter & Content Creator
A trip to Trinidad isn't complete without paying a visit to its sister isle Tobago. I was fortunate enough to enjoy a scenic stay in Pembroke in the countryside. Although it was about 20 minutes drive away from Crown Point, the hub of Tobago's nightlife I really got the opportunity to appreciate the islands greenery [...]
Traveling and exploring different cultures definitely affords the opportunity to taste the world and while on vacation in Trinidad you just can't avoid indulging in all the local and traditional foods. Local mom, hairstylist and aspiring entrepreneur, Sigournie La Foucade, was so kind to open up her kitchen to my curiosity sharing her tips and [...]
It Feels Good to be Home Although I left Trinidad for New York to pursue a college education and career opportunities, I can't help but stress the idea that there's no place like home. Ugh, I hate clichés but it's so true. There's nothing like the feeling of nostalgia when you're back home hearing the [...]
Nature has been giving us a few sneak previews of the crisp air and warm sun that comes with Spring for the past couple weeks here in New York, but as we all know, you could never get too excited with this bipolar transition weather. But, it's finally March 20th, Spring is here and I'm ready for it! My [...]
What Have I Been Eating Lately? Busy schedules and hectic lifestyles usually take a toll on our diet and I'll be the first to admit that I usually go for the quickest, easiest options like deli sandwiches and pastries. However, with my graduation coming up in May and summer following right after, I have been [...]
Blackened Cajun Salmon Since my last Food and Drink blog I have been thinking of interesting ways to incorporate weekly food posts on this blog because, if you don't know already, I am a big foodie and I absolutely enjoy preparing healthy but still tasty homemade meals. This week I tried out this simple, quick [...]
I was so intrigued by this black bean salsa after seeing one of my co workers teaching it to her Food Explorers class. It was fun, easy and required very little prep time! Not to mention it was so pretty to look at. I have been trying more meatless and raw meals lately so this [...]
Cinnamon-Bay Leaf & Clove Tea has to be my absolute favorite spice tea, especially around the winter time. Not only does it taste and smell amazing, it also has great health benefits as well. Bay leaves are rich in iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, potassium and vitamins A and C. Enjoy a hot cup of Cinnamon-Bay [...]
Ginger-Lemon & Clove Tea is a natural and organic way to help soothe those winter cold and flu symptoms like congestion, nausea and sore throat. These three ingredients have natural medicinal qualities that create a spicy citrus elixir which also acts as an antioxidant providing vitamin C that helps boost your immune system. Even outside [...]
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