Brigid Washington

Brigid Washington is a recipe developer and food writer from Trinidad & Tobago and author of the cookbook Coconut Ginger Shrimp Rum: Caribbean Flavors For Every Season. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Food & Wine and others. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her Jamaican husband and two Trin-Ja-Merican children.

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The Genius of Jerk

Sweet, smoky, fiery, and fruity, jerk has a flavor that is as nuanced as its history.

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Jerk Potato Salad

Potato salad gets a fresh burst of flavor from a dose of Jamaican jerk seasoning. The spicy rub is the foundation of the creamy dressing, where some of the heat is quelled by rich mayonnaise.

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It’s Not Eggnog, It's Ponche a Crème

There are many reasons to love this rum drink, a Trinidadian Christmas tradition.

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Ponche a Crème

This traditional Trinidadian cocktail sings with the island’s most beloved ingredients and flavors. White rum meets citrus, spice, and creamy dairy—don’t skip the nutmeg on top.

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On the Fourth of July, My Family Feels the Most Caribbean

A tale of lobster rolls, mango chow, and beastly-cold Carib beer.