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Greatest Ever Afro-Caribbean Food! BACKYARD CREOLE COOKOUT in Paradise Island Tobago!

Greatest Ever Afro-Caribbean Food! BACKYARD CREOLE COOKOUT in Paradise Island Tobago!

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Rating: 4.6; Vote: 3
Breakfast with Carion - We re beginning in Les Coteaux, Tobago, a small town in the mountains that s known for preserving its tradition and cultural heritage. Carion and her family are preparing an amazing local breakfast of coconut bake, saltfish, and cocoa tea. Seeing the process and being able to hang out and eat was extremely memorable. Uncle s singing and drumming was also a highlight. Chef Danielle - Next up on this Creole food tour in Tobago we met Chef Danielle, from Frontline Flavours who specializes in preserving authentic Creole cuisine of Tobago. She cooked a pot of curry fish, callaloo, and cornmeal. The food was outstanding, so fresh and so flavorful. Tom Tom s - Tobago is also very well known for their sweets, and learned about a few of the local sweets including beni balls and coconut fudge - one of the local favorites. Seahorse Inn Restaurant - Finally to wrap up this day for food we headed to Black Rock and ate at Seahorse Inn Restaurant, one of the well known restaurants.
Date: 2022-11-26

Comments and reviews: 15


Tremendous video sir.
The king fish looked very nice but my favourite was the salt fish and coconut bread made by that that lady who said - we have the best ladies - looked tasty.
I think the fresh ingredients and relaxed and sensible rules/regulations make the people you showcased mini-medium enterprises.
The lady who made the sesame balls and sweet cake fudge tray thing was cooking in her house i think and that seems to be resourceful and it makes sense.
The fresh ingredients and possibility to exports products make this a vibrant looking economic place.
How do you stay in shape eating so much?
Walking i guess.
Great video.

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Tobago is where African culture is the most predominant compared to Trinidad. It has a lot of the traditions, culture and family values intact and the people have a deeper connection to the land and sea. I think that is why there is much less crime and it produces some of the BEST Afro-Caribbean talent per capita in our country who shine internationally, from Winston Duke to Dwight Yorke to Billy Ocean. It also has far less crime than Trinidad. People are more community oriented. I also think having a deeper connection to the land and the sea creates a different mentality than living in a concrete jungle.
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this is definitely how our twin island republic should be showcased, not the insults of the politicians and the crime that seems to be taking over. truth be told Trinbagonians are a warm loving happy set of citizens who are always open to sharing a plate of food, a good meal and a drink. well done to Foodie Nation for inviting Mark Wiens, you have done more to showcase our islands than even our Tourist Board. And on another note I am almost certain the food Mark ate in Trinidad And Tobago must be the best tasting our flavors are vey unique and flavorful. Thank you Mark
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Some mini history.
In a past video somebody disputed the French rule of T&T. However there are a couple things that show their influence here. The location Les Coteaux for one, the use of the tonka bean for two. Tonka beans were highly coveted and used in French and some West African cuisine as a vanilla/cinnamon spice. Speaking of West Africans. bene balls. bene is an old (don't know if it's still currently used) West African word for sesame which is basically what bene balls consist of. sesame seeds.

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Mark I want to thank you so very much for taking the time to show us how they prepare the foods of the islands and countries you visit that makes your videos unique sometimes we won't ever make those things but just knowing it's beneficial you have always gone the extra mile to make your videos more than informative thank you so much I'm the mother of six the grandmother of 25 and I've been on my own since I was 14 my mom passed away thank you so much I live in Mississippi USA
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Corn meal coo coo have a different name on each island it seems. In Jamaica it is simply called Turn Cornmeal. T&T also call dasheen leaves callaloo when it cooked. Callaloo is a different plant in Jamaica, almost like spinach. One thing though we love our peppers. Big up to the T&T people dem and thank you Mark for showing off our afro-caribbean and Indian cuisine.
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When David Hoffman from Davidbeenhere was here, the afro Trinis complained that the indo Trinis culture was being featured too much on his series. Now Mark is here and the same can be said about Afro Trini culture taking front and center while the indo culture is taking a back seat. It's unfortunate that the people who hosted David and Mark had secret agendas.
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Fun facts about tobago:
It s home the world s largest brain coral
There s a swimming pool in the middle of the Ocean
Highest density of birds
The world s oldest protected rainforest
Home of the limbo
(Former) home to the hottest chilli in the world
Home of the steel pan drum
The origin of Robinson Crusoe

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Tobago, birthplace of Winston Duke, M'Baku from Black Panther.
Tobago to the world!
Miss Carion reminds me of my aunts and the rest of my family
She really warmed my heart and put a smile on my face.
The pan sounding real good
Our national instrument is so wonderful
Is this the last video of the series?

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I was smiling like a jackass ear to ear watch this video Mark i love Tobago is like you don't know what day it is over there so cool and relaxing and i can see you enjoyed every minute of it one of my favorite is the lady who made breakfast she's so funny lol thanks once again for visiting my sweet Trinidad and Tobago TTTTT
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I'm so happy to see Mark and Ying enjoying Trinidad and Tobago, our culture and food. Each time I see a new episode I just click. I get excited to see everything that going on. Much blessings to u guys for visiting our Country and blessings to all those that took u around and invited u into their homes
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I don't understand the curry fish with cocoo though. usually it's stew fish! First time I'm seing curried fish with callaloo and thing weird. That had to be a personal choice by the chef. I born and grow in Trinidad and Tobago and I know that is served with stew fish or stew wild meat.
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Thank you for showcasing so much of Trinidad and Tobago's culinary offering in this series Mark! We enjoyed joining you along the way and had a great time hanging out with all the foodies, vendors, chefs, cooks and of course. Ying! What an experience #visitTrinidad
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Callaloo here is taro leaf. in some other places it is amaranth leave and maybe some other leaf. Love how things move about. Enjoy your stay and this is a chart series on everybody's part. Please tell Ying to come on camera more
We really love her too

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Wow awesome amazing food trip Mark had Trinidad, Tobago Beautiful country ppls alway Smiling very friendly why food excellent put lots TLC food cooking coconut main ingredient fallow unique spices good job mark showing Trinidad Tobago hooray
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