![]() |
image from Pinterest via Live Organic |
I love food and I enjoy cooking but I must admit I’m not the best at presentation. Ironically since becoming a parent I cook less but graciously Hubby pulls up the slack. Since I come from Trinidad, I thought I’d share some recipes and ideas for Trinidadian cooking.
In a quest to resume cooking more for my family I thought I’d join my fellow bloggers from the Multicultural Kids Blog network and write a Meal Plan Monday post. Immediately, I can see the benefits: reduction of grocery shopping stress; less wastage; and a more balanced diet for the family.
Below are the meals for the week starting 21st October ending on the Friday. I’ve borrowed a few recipes I’ve borrowed from Trini Gourmet (THANKS Sarina!)
![]() |
Image of some dishes in various stage of readiness |
Meal
|
Mon 21
|
Tue 22
|
Wed 23
|
Thurs 24
|
Fri 25
|
Breakfast
|
Eggy Bread (French Toast) & with Bacon
|
Blueberry Pancakes with sides Bacon
|
Spanish omelette & side of toast
|
with side of Greek Yoghurt
|
Leftover Banana Fritters
|
Lunch
|
Left- over from Sunday ( easy cook American Long Grain Rice, West Indian Brown Stew Chicken with Callaloo and fresh salad)
|
Coo Coo and warm Salt Fish Buljol
|
Chicken Pelau (without peppers) and fresh salad
|
Grilled Salmon, Cheesy Potato mash & Spinach
|
Trini Macaroni Pie with Chicken baked in BBQ flavour marinade & Steamed Mixed Vegetables
|
Dinner
|
Italian Style, Peppery Baby Leaf Salad (comes in a pack from grocer) with Tomato, Mozzarella and sprinkled friend, diced pancetta
|
Salt fish and Fried Breadfruit
|
Leftover Pelau
|
Take-away
|
Take-away
|
Bon Appetit!
I’m an expat mom, originally from Trinidad, West Indies. I now live in the Greater London, England. My blog Tiger Tales is about mainly about my son, Angelo and I. He’s part Chinese-Italian part Black West Indian. He looks totally like his dad, who’s Chinese-Italian. The blog is named in honour of Angelo, as he was born in 2010 the Chinese Year of the Tiger. I write about my everyday life as an ‘older mom’. Since the blog was created I’ve since had a baby girl, Valentina, she features in the blog also. I chart their milestones, touch a bit on early years learning and write product reviews from time to time. You can also find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram.
The following two tabs change content below.
Maria Tumolo
Latest posts by Maria Tumolo (see all)
- Trinidadian Cooking in the UK {Multicultural Meal Plan Mondays} - October 21, 2013
I love this meal plan – I’m pinning it now so I can try some of the recipes!
Great Jody let me know how it goes. Will you be posting a meal plan as well. Love love to know what you prepare.
Wonderful meal plan, and like how she simplified it with the chart. Doesn’t look so overwhelming. 😉
Wonderful meal plan! And I loved the chart too