I’m from sunny Trinidad and it’s always a good time to go on the grill.
We love a good charred barbeque over here and my family and I have been experimenting. Some things are just good go-to’s like grilled fish or barbeque chicken.
I hope you enjoy what I put together for you.
kWhat’s better than a nice Barbeque chicken…hot…yummy….fingerlicking
Here is a recipe for Caribbean style barbeque sauce. Everyone has their secret ingredient …which of course makes things “specialâ€:
Go here for the recipe: http://caribbeanpot.com/tag/trinidad-bbq-sauce
In Trinidad, pickled meats are a big thing. A new kid on the block is this barbeque “pig-tail†(it’s been around for a few years but it is still a new offering)
Check out some videos if you want to try this:
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU69jHGylU
Video 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN_2VM2Css
Fresh seafood is always available here and it’s no stranger to the grill.
We have our barbeque with so many sides….the usual potato or macaroni salads are absolutely necessary. And there are others like macaroni pie and Chinese chow mein , which are a reflection of our fantastic culture.
Thanks for being a part of the swap.
Shoot me a message if you’d like any recipe .
For this swap I have chosen the Juniper Hairstreak butterfly (image 1), the Giant Swallowtail (image 2) and the Bhutan Glory butterfly (image 3).
The Juinper Hairstreak is a rare butterfly in Canada and it has a very limited range of where it flies.
The Giant Swallowtail is another rare butterfly found in Canada. Like the Juniper Hairstreak, the swallowtail only has a few areas of habitation. It's actually mainly found on Pelee Point on Pelee Island in Ontario. They are extremely rare to see outside of Ontario...within Canada.
The Bhutan Glory butterfly is so rare that is was thought to be extinct at one point, until it's "rediscovery" in several areas in Bhutan. But there is some controversy over the "rareness" of the butterfly...but I think it is, if it's only found in certain areas!!
Well, I hope you liked the butterflies that I have picked! Have a fantastic day!
I hope you like the pics that I've chosen for you!
The is the Small Blue butterfly. It's scientific name is Cupido minimus.
Our smallest butterfly. Upperwings brown with blue dusting. Undersides pales blue with row of black spots.
Our smallest resident butterfly is easily overlooked, partly because of its size and dusky coloring, but partly because it is often confined to small patches of sheltered grassland where its sole food plant, Kidney Vetch, is found.
This butterfly is "somewhat different" because it is so tiny.
This is the Mariposa or giant butterfly lives in the Philippines. I couldn't find out any other information about it.
This butterfly is "somewhat different" because it is so large.
This is the Banded Peacock butterfly. It is a rare butterfly. Found in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and parts of South Asia, the Banded Peacock is known as quite the fast flyer. Its name comes from the pattern of black and green wing bands, reminiscent of a peacock. It is a species of swallowtail (Papilionidae) butterfly.
The butterfly is solitary and a fast flyer. It flies high above and forages on the trees (e.g., creeper blooms on bamboo). However, occasionally it is attracted to bright flowers of plants on the ground as well (e.g., dwarf red Ixora). It flutters in a hurry while sipping nectar.
It is distinguished due to its color which is shiny fluorescent blue or green depending on the angle of observation. The magnificent colors are due to scales in interior of its wings. Also there are spots in the bottom of its hind wings similar to eyespots. The exterior of wings is brownish black with patterns similar to eyespots. Perhaps the only protection for this species is self-mimicry through the eyespots as regards to its morphology, considering its bright peacock colors and its fast flight.
This butterfly is "somewhat different" because it is rare.
This is the Blue Moon butterfly. The Great Eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina), also called the Blue Moon Butterfly in New Zealand or Common Eggfly, is a species of nymphalid butterfly.
H. bolina is found in Madagascar in the west, through to South and Southeast Asia, South Pacific islands (French Polynesia, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, Vanuatu), and occurs in parts of Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.
H. bolina is a fairly common butterfly found in lightly wooded country, deciduous forests, thick and moist scrub, and the greener parts of human habitats.
On the Samoan Islands of Upolu and Savai'i, a parasite (probably Wolbachia) had been killing the male members of Hypolimnas bolina. The problem was so severe that by the year 2001, males made up only 1% of the population. However, in 2007, it was reported that within a span of just 10 generations (less than a year), the males had evolved to develop immunity to the parasite, and the male population increased to nearly 40%. That's really a good thing or these butterflies would be rare as well.
This butterfly is "somewhat different" because it is unique.
I hope you enjoyed learning about these "somewhat different" butterflies. I know I did.
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Hey there CC,
Hope all is well.
I’m from sunny Trinidad and it’s always a good time to go on the grill.
We love a good charred barbeque over here and my family and I have been experimenting. Some things are just good go-to’s like grilled fish or barbeque chicken.
I hope you enjoy what I put together for you.
kWhat’s better than a nice Barbeque chicken…hot…yummy….fingerlicking
Here is a recipe for Caribbean style barbeque sauce. Everyone has their secret ingredient …which of course makes things “specialâ€:
Go here for the recipe: http://caribbeanpot.com/tag/trinidad-bbq-sauce
In Trinidad, pickled meats are a big thing. A new kid on the block is this barbeque “pig-tail†(it’s been around for a few years but it is still a new offering)
Check out some videos if you want to try this: Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU69jHGylU
Video 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN_2VM2Css
Fresh seafood is always available here and it’s no stranger to the grill.
We have our barbeque with so many sides….the usual potato or macaroni salads are absolutely necessary. And there are others like macaroni pie and Chinese chow mein , which are a reflection of our fantastic culture.
Thanks for being a part of the swap. Shoot me a message if you’d like any recipe .
Cheers and happy grilling…lisa
A Somewhat Different Butterfly Deco Swap #1
Hello!!
For this swap I have chosen the Juniper Hairstreak butterfly (image 1), the Giant Swallowtail (image 2) and the Bhutan Glory butterfly (image 3).
The Juinper Hairstreak is a rare butterfly in Canada and it has a very limited range of where it flies.
The Giant Swallowtail is another rare butterfly found in Canada. Like the Juniper Hairstreak, the swallowtail only has a few areas of habitation. It's actually mainly found on Pelee Point on Pelee Island in Ontario. They are extremely rare to see outside of Ontario...within Canada.
The Bhutan Glory butterfly is so rare that is was thought to be extinct at one point, until it's "rediscovery" in several areas in Bhutan. But there is some controversy over the "rareness" of the butterfly...but I think it is, if it's only found in certain areas!!
Well, I hope you liked the butterflies that I have picked! Have a fantastic day!
MichelleGG
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I hope you like the pics that I've chosen for you!
The is the Small Blue butterfly. It's scientific name is Cupido minimus.
Our smallest butterfly. Upperwings brown with blue dusting. Undersides pales blue with row of black spots.
Our smallest resident butterfly is easily overlooked, partly because of its size and dusky coloring, but partly because it is often confined to small patches of sheltered grassland where its sole food plant, Kidney Vetch, is found.
This butterfly is "somewhat different" because it is so tiny.
This is the Mariposa or giant butterfly lives in the Philippines. I couldn't find out any other information about it.
This butterfly is "somewhat different" because it is so large.
This is the Banded Peacock butterfly. It is a rare butterfly. Found in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and parts of South Asia, the Banded Peacock is known as quite the fast flyer. Its name comes from the pattern of black and green wing bands, reminiscent of a peacock. It is a species of swallowtail (Papilionidae) butterfly.
The butterfly is solitary and a fast flyer. It flies high above and forages on the trees (e.g., creeper blooms on bamboo). However, occasionally it is attracted to bright flowers of plants on the ground as well (e.g., dwarf red Ixora). It flutters in a hurry while sipping nectar.
It is distinguished due to its color which is shiny fluorescent blue or green depending on the angle of observation. The magnificent colors are due to scales in interior of its wings. Also there are spots in the bottom of its hind wings similar to eyespots. The exterior of wings is brownish black with patterns similar to eyespots. Perhaps the only protection for this species is self-mimicry through the eyespots as regards to its morphology, considering its bright peacock colors and its fast flight.
This butterfly is "somewhat different" because it is rare.
This is the Blue Moon butterfly. The Great Eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina), also called the Blue Moon Butterfly in New Zealand or Common Eggfly, is a species of nymphalid butterfly.
H. bolina is found in Madagascar in the west, through to South and Southeast Asia, South Pacific islands (French Polynesia, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, Vanuatu), and occurs in parts of Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.
H. bolina is a fairly common butterfly found in lightly wooded country, deciduous forests, thick and moist scrub, and the greener parts of human habitats.
On the Samoan Islands of Upolu and Savai'i, a parasite (probably Wolbachia) had been killing the male members of Hypolimnas bolina. The problem was so severe that by the year 2001, males made up only 1% of the population. However, in 2007, it was reported that within a span of just 10 generations (less than a year), the males had evolved to develop immunity to the parasite, and the male population increased to nearly 40%. That's really a good thing or these butterflies would be rare as well.
This butterfly is "somewhat different" because it is unique.
I hope you enjoyed learning about these "somewhat different" butterflies. I know I did.
Blessings,
Yvonne
Happy Autumn! ♥
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