Island Girl Foods

Shay,founder of Island Girl Enterprises, is of East Indian decent, and was born in Trinidad & Tobago. This blend of East Indian, Caribbean, South American and other influences lends an exotic burst of sweet and spicy Caribbean flavor to all of Island Girl Foods! Our foods have a unique “Taste of the (Caribbean) Islands” style and flavor that just has to be experienced! Shay loves to cook and loves for others that are new to West Indian foods to discover our “Taste of the Islands!”
A few favorites are: Doubles (Trinidad Street Food) a must have. Shark and Bake the Best also a must have. Pepper Jellies with real fruit. Indian Delicacies.(East Indian) Don't forget the Island favorites like coconut tart, black cake, currents roll, and all the Roti's ( dosti, Dhalpuri, paratha and Flat breads. Mango Hot-sauce, Tamarindo sauce (hot as well as Sweet) too many to describe.

Trinidad is the southernmost Island in the Caribbean and lies just 7 miles off the northeastern coast of Venezuela.

Trinidad is a colorful and lively Island, the result of a fusion of many different cultures and beautiful natural features. It hosts an annual pre-Lenten Carnival (Monday and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday) that is considered by many to be the most spectacular and It draws tourists from many places across the globe.

This party atmosphere is present not just at carnival time but throughout the year, as Trinidadians or 'Trinis' enjoy a culture laced with music and dancing.

for example: popular music include calypso, soca and reggae; whilst at Christmas time a Latino style of music known as 'parang' is played and listened to. Trinis are proud of their national identity and flavor.

Natural beauty of Trinidad includes: a variety of beautiful beaches (e.g. Maracas, Las Cuevas, Mayaro and Grande Riviere)

Indian traditions have also become an important part of the Island's culture. We celebrate Divali with all its grandeur. The indian food is most poplular and enjoyed by all the locals as well as tourist.


Trinidad is also an industrial island with sugar exports, oil and natural gas which have allowed Trinidad to capitalize on the large mineral reserves within its territories.

The largest religious groups on the island are Roman Catholics and Hindus. There are also substantial Anglican, Presbyterian, Muslim, Methodist, Spiritual Baptist, and independent fundamentalist/evangelical Christian groups.

The capital of Trinidad is Port-of-spain, located in the northwest of the island. the second city, is San Fernando which is located in the southwest.