标签： Trinidad and Tobago

Naomi Anderson, the founder of Unicakery, a renowned baking studio in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, has shared her cherished caramel recipe that has captivated her students and garnered rave reviews. This simple yet elegant recipe employs the dry method, akin to making browning but with a lighter touch, ensuring a smooth, glossy, and buttery caramel that is versatile enough for drizzling, filling, or flavoring a variety of desserts.

**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup sugar
– ⅔ cup heavy cream
– 1 tbsp unsalted butter
– 2 tsp salt
– Dash of vanilla extract

**Instructions:**
1. Place the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until it melts and turns a deep amber or copper color. Be vigilant to avoid burning.
2. Carefully pour in the heavy cream while stirring; the mixture will bubble up. Continue stirring or whisking until smooth.
3. Add the salt and remove from heat.
4. Stir in the butter until melted, then let the caramel cool slightly before adding the vanilla.

**Chef’s Note:**
As the caramel cools, it thickens into a rich, velvety sauce, ideal for enhancing cakes, ice cream, pancakes, brownies, or even as a macaron filling.

**Serving Ideas:**
Drizzle it over your favorite desserts, use it as a filling, or swirl it into buttercream. The possibilities are endless.

Naomi Anderson, with over 12 years of professional pastry experience, has transformed Unicakery into a hub for specialty cakes, desserts, and hands-on culinary education. She continues to inspire through community-driven classes, mentorship, and creative desserts. For more information, visit @unicakery on all social media platforms or www.unicakery.com.

A chilling incident unfolded on the evening of November 7 in the quiet community of Salick Trace, Guapo, Point Fortin, when 27-year-old Josiah ‘Cake’ Phillip was fatally shot by an unidentified gunman. The tragic event occurred near the intersection of Salick Trace and Augustus Trace, just a short distance from Phillip’s home. Witnesses reported that the assailant, clad in a black hoodie and dark three-quarter pants, fired a single shot to Phillip’s head before fleeing the scene. Phillip, described by his uncle Kelon Lewis as a ‘cool and quiet person,’ was rushed to the Point Fortin Hospital but was pronounced dead by Dr. Ragoobar at 8:20 pm. The victim, who was unmarried and had no children, was the only son of Lisa Lewis. His death has left his family, particularly his mother and sister, in profound grief. Relatives mentioned a prior altercation involving a threat to Phillip’s life, though no police report was filed. Law enforcement officers, including PCs Balkaransingh, Sonny, and Roopchan, responded swiftly to the scene, while the Homicide Bureau of Region Three initiated an investigation. Phillip’s body has been transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital mortuary, with a post-mortem examination scheduled at the Forensic Science Centre in St. James.

The serene neighborhood of Whiteland in Williamsville was thrust into turmoil on November 7 following a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 37-year-old Stephen Vialva. The incident unfolded at his mother’s residence on Paradise Avenue, where Vialva, known for his tumultuous behavior, was fatally shot during a heated confrontation with a male relative. According to reports, Vialva, in a drunken state, had threatened his family and returned to the house armed with a gun. A scuffle ensued, during which the 39-year-old relative attempted to disarm him, resulting in two gunshots that struck Vialva. The relative sustained minor injuries and was treated at the hospital. Police recovered a pistol, a magazine, and ammunition at the scene, and while the incident is not classified as a homicide, it is being treated as an “occurrence” pending further investigation. Vialva’s mother, Elizabeth Atwell, who had previously obtained restraining orders against him due to his violent tendencies, was present during the altercation. The family revealed that Vialva had been terrorizing them for 17 years, with his behavior worsening when intoxicated. The incident has left the community in shock, as authorities continue to piece together the events leading to the tragedy.

A fatal accident occurred in the early hours of November 8 on the Solomon Hochoy Highway near the Corinth Overpass, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Arvin Williams. Williams, a resident of London Street Extension in St Joseph Village, San Fernando, was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports indicate that he was returning home after dropping off a friend in Golconda when the incident took place. According to police, Williams was driving his red Nissan Frontier along the northbound lane of the highway when he lost control of the vehicle near the Cipero Bridge, crashing into the bridge’s walls. The van subsequently plunged into a ditch 30 feet below, landing on the bank of the Cipero River. Emergency responders from the Mon Repos Fire Station, including FSSO Hernandez, arrived at the scene and used specialized equipment, known as the ‘jaws of life,’ to extract Williams’ body from the wreckage. Dr. Bahal, the District Medical Officer, examined the body and ordered its transfer to the San Fernando General Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Officers from the Southern Division, including Cpl Khallie, WPC Nysus, and PC Madhoo, conducted an on-site investigation and collected evidence. The wreckage was later towed to the Ste Madeleine Police Station, where Cpl Khallie is leading the ongoing investigation. This tragic incident echoes a similar fatal crash in the same area last year, where two friends, Sachin Teeluckdharry and Ryan Ramnanan, lost their lives after their vehicle veered off the highway and landed in the Cipero River.

In a recent letter to the editor, Arthur Dash critiques the misuse of statistics in a study cited by Rhondall Feeles of the Single Fathers’ Association of TT. Feeles referenced an unnamed laboratory study claiming that 143 out of 440 men who underwent paternity tests over five years were not the biological fathers of their children. Dash argues that extrapolating this statistic to the broader population is misleading, as it misrepresents the global rate of paternity discrepancies, which is realistically between one to four percent. Dash emphasizes that men seeking paternity tests often already suspect they are not the fathers, skewing the results. Moreover, even using Feeles’ data, two-thirds of the men tested were indeed the biological fathers, highlighting a troubling trend of men contesting child support responsibilities. Dash also points out that many women, especially those facing domestic violence or financial constraints, are reluctant to seek court orders for child support. The Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA TT) calls for addressing these issues to promote gender equality and respectful family relations. They advocate for readily available paternity tests without stigmatization and emphasize the importance of extended family networks in childcare. The letter concludes by urging society to reject harmful stereotypes and support families in navigating complex relationships.