: About Me

I am an aspiring writer/journalist based out of the Greater Toronto Area. My educational background includes a Honours BA in Political Science and Art History From the University of Toronto and a Post-Grad diploma in Print Journalism from Humber College. I spent four months at the University of Iowa in an exchange program. I enjoyed every moment in Iowa and I hope to return. I am currently working as a client care represenative at a call center while I gain entry into a media position. My interests include visual arts, reading, travel and cooking.

My passion is ...

Writing and reading

My childhood ambition ...

To become an actress, lawyer or cop

Why I write ...

To express myself to the world

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I am reading Nada, Caucasia. I watch Law and Order and What Not to Wear. I listen to Loft Party, a dance compilation

My first job ...

Wendy's, which lasted mercifully eight months

My best moment ...

Seeing my article in print at The Daily Iowan and getting a minimum wage paycheck for my effort

Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Foods of the Caribbean

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The cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago reflects its multicultural heritage. This island nation is located off the tip of Venezuela. The 1.3 million inhabitants comprise of African, East Indian, European and Chinese ethnic groups. To understand Trinidad's population, one must explore its food. The national dish Callalloo may look like green sludge, but the flavor betrays its ugly appearance. Callalloo is prepared by cooking Dasheen, a green leafy vegetable or spinach. This mixture is pureed and coconut milk, thyme and onions are added. After cooling between 30-45 minutes, crab legs and okra are...

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