Holiday Glam: 30+ Festive Caribbean Recipes
Celebrate the season with over 30 festive Caribbean recipes that blend tradition, joy and a touch of modern flair. From Black Cake and Pastelles to Kurma and Sugar Cakes, Holiday Glam will help you to create gatherings that sparkle with warmth and flavour.
🌴 What Is Holiday Glam?
“Holiday Glam: 30+ Festive Caribbean Recipes” is a beautifully curated digital cookbook by Trinidadian food and lifestyle writer Sarina Nicole Bland (TriniGourmet). Inside, you’ll find the iconic flavours of Trinidad & Tobago’s most cherished celebrations, presented with elegance, authenticity and ease.
This isn’t just a recipe book. It’s an invitation to slow down, savour and reconnect with the joy of festive cooking.
- 🎄 Master beloved Caribbean holiday classics and impress your guests with ease.
- 🥂 Add elegance and authenticity to your festive entertaining.
- ✨ Save time and stress with a curated collection designed for joy and flavour.
📚 Features Recipes Like:
- Trinidad Kurma
- Parsad/Prasad
- Trinidad Barfi
- Black Cake
- Pastelles
- Paime
- Plus vegan and gluten-free adaptations
🎄 For the Festive Food Lover
✨ Instant Gratification, Instant Glam. Within minutes of downloading, you’ll have over 30 festive recipes ready to transform your kitchen into a celebration.
đź’ˇ Skip the stress of last-minute planning.
👩🏽‍🍳 Impress your guests with elegant Caribbean classics.
🍰 Create beautiful spreads that look and taste extraordinary.
🕯️ Your holidays deserve that wow factor without the burnout.
đź“– For the Thoughtful Cook
đź§ Every detail, tested and perfected. Each recipe includes clear, step-by-step instructions and ingredient tips that make even the most traditional dishes approachable.
âś… 30+ hand-tested recipes
âś… Precise measurements for consistent results
âś… Authentic flavours from Trinidad & Tobago
✅ Modern adaptations for today’s kitchen

This isn’t guesswork — it’s a system for festive success.
đź’• For the Heart-Led Host
I still remember the first times I helped my Jamaican mother grate coconut for fresh coconut milk, or watched my Trinidadian aunt stir her “set fruit” for her renowned Black Cakes. There was music, laughter and the sweet scent of spices filling the air. Those memories are at the heart of “Holiday Glam”. Every recipe tells a story, of family, celebration, and love shared around the table.
💫 These dishes aren’t just food. They’re moments. Each one crafted to bring you closer to the people (and traditions) you hold dear.
If cooking is how you show love, Holiday Glam will feel like home.
Don’t Just Take My Word For It

You want to know it’s worth it, and I understand.
- Written by Sarina Nicole Bland, a 20-year culinary and lifestyle expert, featured by The New York Times & Travel Channel
- Backed by a community of home cooks who’ve recreated these dishes successfully
đź’¬ Reader Feedback:



“I finally made Black Cake without feeling overwhelmed — the recipe was flawless.” – Denise, Port of Spain
“This book feels like a celebration of who we are.” – Marsha, London
“Clear, authentic, and full of heart.” – Jason, Toronto
You’re not buying a gamble, you’re investing in flavour, culture, and ease.