Born in San Fernando, Trinidad, I immigrated to Orlando, Florida when I was 15 years old. I now live in Somerville, Massachusetts (named the All-America City in 2009, see: http://www.somervillema.gov/NewsDetail.cfm?instance_id=1473) with my sometimes lovely, can-be-challenging daughter and a man whose name is the same as an herb.
A random sampling of Trinidadians would yield a handsome ad for the United Colors of Benetton, people of West African, Chinese, Middle Eastern, native (Amerindian) and East Indian, and European ancestry. My ancestors hail from in at least four continents.
Because of my own personal history, I am interested in questioning the meaning of culture as well as current ways in which we understand identity constructs. Through cooking (and eating, which I love) and writing (which I sometimes hate) I hope to examine how we preserve meaning in our individual and collective past(s) in times of increasing globalization and change.
With this blog I intend to share the dishes my deceased maternal grandmother (“Mother”) may have made. More than that, I hope to honor Mother through exploring our (Mother’s and mine) collective and individual cultures and identities, inviting readers to reflect on the posts, considering their own culture and identity experiences, as well as, of course to try out the recipes.
Mmm… You are lovely
I love reading, and salivating, and squinting at the tempting photos, and conjuring mental images of your grandmother and little you.
Thanks for sharing this
Looking forward to hearing about if/when you try out the recipes.
It is so wonderful to see this! There are parts of your story and thoughts I’ve heard, and so many more to find here. And who knows, maybe you’ll inspire me to venture beyond the microwave …
You have my admiration and hugs!
Thank you! Try the Pastrami Egg Cups on for size. For a vegetarian option, sub out the meat for potatoes. Good luck.
Hi, Kathy! I just now found the quiet moment I needed to read your blog, and I have to say, it is inspiring. I am enjoying it very much! Thanks for letting me know about it. : )
My pleasure!
It is so wonderful to see this! There are parts of your story and thoughts I’ve heard, and so many more to find here. And who knows, maybe you’ll inspire me to venture beyond the microwave …You have my admiration and hugs!
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