​Dear Trinidad,
     Since your borders have closed, I have been thinking a lot about you. Not only am I longing for pre-social distancing days, but I am longing to once again touch your soil. You my land of oil and music, have enriched me and many others with the sweetest delicacies from Toco to Icacos, and Mayaro to Gasparee. I have found comfort in both your traditional and non-traditional meals. Planned many interactions around food centered activities, and strengthened bonds during impromptu outdoor cooks by your rivers and beaches.
    As the world comes to a halt, and my days now look different due to the current global pandemic as a result Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), I find myself seeking comfort in planning my return trip to you. Yes, once we can safely travel, I shall return, to seek out joy and comfort through my favorite Trini Food!