Canadians try Trini Food

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef can be more cost-effective.

Introduce the concept of trying Trini food.

Describe Alo pie as a seasoned potato pie similar to a samosa.

Explain that doubles consist of fried dough (bar) filled with chickpeas.

Encourage participants to eat doubles messily and enjoy the flavors.

Mention the spiciness of the food and how it may be intense for some.

Introduce mango Chow, explaining it can be made with mango or pineapple.

Describe the coconut cake as a delicious treat.

Introduce a dish called sjo, which contains spinach.

Mention another dish called baji, which resembles a cinnamon roll.

Describe currs roll as a pastry and compare currants to raisins.

Introduce a tamarind bowl made from tamarind tree seeds.

Describe the sweetness and spiciness of the tamarind bowl.

Mention a dessert that resembles funnel cake, made with dough and sugar.

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