October Continued...

Food Glorious Food!
  The other two events were food related! The first was a cooking competition at Peakes and the whole yard was invited.  There were four teams who had to cook a dish for 20 people and to win impress the judges.  The office staff cooked to die for Indian/Caribbean type food and gained first prize. 

The lift out crew did a superb BBQ with kebabs and fish in batter with salad, another team did duck curry with rice  and the only boat team (a professional chef I think) did a beef and carrot stew.
The party went on ’til late…..
  Lastly a small group went to the T & T International Food Festival, which was held at the Stadium.  It was organised by the Ministry of Tourism to promote food and culture.  There were representatives from various tourist boards  France, Mexico, Italy, India, in fact anyone with a vested interest.  Many tents had local foods & drinks to try.  There were two venues to watch professional chefs cook and then sample the dish.Here is Dexter and his keynote dish.

Rather like Ready Steady Cook on TV but imagine each chef describing his home background and love of food too.  If we went again we would have bought a ‘Gourmet Food Ticket’ but once again we left before they started serving.  We did see the very long queues beginning to form as we left.  There were also Steelpan groups and sugar cane stick drummers parading amongst the masses of visitors.  A central stage had more music and traditional dancing to entertain you while you were eating.  We tried many different foods from cheesecake to chocolate liqueur and from spicy dressing to plantain fritters.  There are so many nice and healthy foods here it’s no wonder the people are so happy!  On our way out we passed a group of 6 students welcoming the late arrivals, singing the praises of their country. 

So that was two nights we didn’t have to cook at home –a bonus!
  I’ll just finish on the weeks work update, the batteries are still en route, the Yanmar engine is ‘in progress’ and the Saloon is now finished! Pictures when we are ship shape again I promise!