Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Pelau

A happy mixup - pelau,

True true trini food,

Just like our trini people,

This and That and The Other,

But really, a browned rice cookup,

With pigeon peas and meat.

©  gillena cox 2026

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6 comments:

  1. Kim M. RussellMarch 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM

    I learn so much from reading your poems, Gillena, about Trinidadian carnival, plants and food. I love the thought of a ‘browned rice cookup’, simple but tasty.

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  2. Gillena CoxMarch 24, 2026 at 6:01 PM

    Thank you for your appreciation, Kim

    Much love

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  3. ms_liliMarch 24, 2026 at 9:52 PM

    Looks delish!

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  4. Gillena CoxMarch 25, 2026 at 5:04 AM

    Thank you for your appreciation, Lisa

    Much love

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  5. Christopher ReilleyMarch 25, 2026 at 12:53 PM

    You say this and that, I ask, what spices make up a Trinidad flavor profile? What are your top five spices, Gillena?

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  6. Gillena CoxMarch 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM

    5 top spices: black pepper, paprika, nutmeg, saffron, geera,
    5 common herbs:Chives, pimentos, onions, garlic, shado beni
    Glad i sparked your interest, Christopher

    Much love

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