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.hp-paths{padding:64px 24px;}\n  .hp-paths-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n  .hp-final{padding:80px 24px;}\n}\n@media(max-width:540px){\n  .hp-hero-title{font-size:2.8rem;}\n  .hp-hero-actions{flex-direction:column;}\n  .hp-classes-prices{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n  .hp-global-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n  .hp-final-title{font-size:2.6rem;}\n  .hp-final-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"hp\">\n<!-- ANNOUNCEMENT BAR -->\n<div style=\"\n  width:100%;\n  background:var(--red);\n  padding:10px 24px;\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n  justify-content:center;\n  gap:8px;\n  flex-wrap:wrap;\n  position:relative;\n  z-index:9998;\n\">\n  <span style=\"\n    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;\n    font-size:0.68rem;\n    font-weight:400;\n    letter-spacing:0.18em;\n    text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);\n    white-space:nowrap;\n  \">Live Cooking Classes<\/span>\n  <span style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);font-size:0.5rem;\">\u2726<\/span>\n  <span style=\"\n    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;\n    font-size:0.68rem;\n    font-weight:400;\n    letter-spacing:0.18em;\n    text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);\n    white-space:nowrap;\n  \">Online Courses<\/span>\n  <span style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);font-size:0.5rem;\">\u2726<\/span>\n  <span style=\"\n    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;\n    font-size:0.68rem;\n    font-weight:400;\n    letter-spacing:0.18em;\n    text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);\n    white-space:nowrap;\n  \">Authentic Caribbean Dry Mixes<\/span>\n  <span style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);font-size:0.5rem;\">\u2726<\/span>\n  <span style=\"\n    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;\n    font-size:0.68rem;\n    font-weight:400;\n    letter-spacing:0.18em;\n    text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);\n    white-space:nowrap;\n  \">Catering<\/span>\n  <span style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);font-size:0.5rem;\">\u2726<\/span>\n  <span style=\"\n    font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;\n    font-size:0.68rem;\n    font-weight:400;\n    letter-spacing:0.18em;\n    text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);\n    white-space:nowrap;\n  \">Cookbook<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- HERO -->\n<section class=\"hp-hero\">\n  <div class=\"hp-hero-img-wrap\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-41-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Simply Caribbean Foods\" class=\"hp-hero-img\"\/>\n    <div class=\"hp-hero-img-overlay\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hp-hero-content\">\n    <div class=\"hp-hero-pre\">\n      <div class=\"hp-hero-pulse\"><\/div>\n      <span class=\"hp-hero-pre-text\">Authentic Trinidad &amp; Tobago Cooking<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <h1 class=\"hp-hero-title\">Rooted in the Islands.<br\/><em>Cooking for the World.<\/em><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"hp-hero-sub\">Learn authentic Trinidad and Tobago cooking from a trusted Caribbean culinary expert. Live classes, premium online courses, and a global community of food lovers spanning the world.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hp-hero-actions\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/live-cooking-classes\" class=\"hp-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/live-cooking-classes\">Learn More<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/the-trinbago-table\" class=\"hp-btn-ghost\">Enroll in a Course<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-hero-proof\">\n      <div><span class=\"hp-hero-proof-num\">400K<\/span><span class=\"hp-hero-proof-label\">Global Community<\/span><\/div>\n      <div><span class=\"hp-hero-proof-num\">125<\/span><span class=\"hp-hero-proof-label\">Recipe Videos<\/span><\/div>\n      <div><span class=\"hp-hero-proof-num\">10<\/span><span class=\"hp-hero-proof-label\">Course Modules<\/span><\/div>\n      <div><span class=\"hp-hero-proof-num\">\u221e<\/span><span class=\"hp-hero-proof-label\">Lifetime Access<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- MARQUEE -->\n<div class=\"hp-marquee\">\n  <div class=\"hp-marquee-track\">\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">Authentic T&T Cooking<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">Live Virtual Classes<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">The Trinbago Table<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">From Kitchen to Cash<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">Caribbean Heritage<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">Simply Caribbean Foods<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">Authentic T&T Cooking<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">Live Virtual Classes<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">The Trinbago Table<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">From Kitchen to Cash<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">Caribbean Heritage<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n    <span class=\"hp-marquee-item\">Simply Caribbean Foods<\/span><span class=\"hp-marquee-dot\">\u2726<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- LEARN FROM ANYWHERE STANDALONE SECTION -->\n<section class=\"hp-global\">\n  <div class=\"hp-global-bg-text\">GLOBAL<\/div>\n  <div class=\"hp-global-inner\">\n    <span class=\"hp-eyebrow gold centered\">No Passport Required<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"hp-global-title\">\n      The Caribbean Kitchen<br\/>Comes to <em>You<\/em>\n    <\/h2>\n    <p class=\"hp-global-sub\">It does not matter where in the world you are. Whether you are in New York, London, Toronto, Trinidad, or anywhere else on the map Simply Caribbean Foods brings authentic Caribbean cooking straight to your kitchen. All you need is a device and the desire to cook.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hp-global-stats\">\n      <div class=\"hp-global-stat\">\n        <span class=\"hp-global-stat-num\">400K<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hp-global-stat-label\">Strong Global Community<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-global-stat\">\n        <span class=\"hp-global-stat-num\">6<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hp-global-stat-label\">Continents Cooking Along<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-global-stat\">\n        <span class=\"hp-global-stat-num\">100%<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hp-global-stat-label\">Online Cook from Anywhere<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-global-stat\">\n        <span class=\"hp-global-stat-num\">\u221e<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hp-global-stat-label\">Lifetime Access to All Courses<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-global-flags\">\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 United States<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag-dot\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 United Kingdom<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag-dot\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Canada<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag-dot\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf9 Trinidad &amp; Tobago<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag-dot\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag\">\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf2 Jamaica<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag-dot\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\udde7 Barbados<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag-dot\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-global-flag\">And Many More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- AUTHORITY -->\n<section class=\"hp-authority\">\n  <div class=\"hp-authority-inner\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"hp-eyebrow red\">Why Simply Caribbean Foods<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"hp-title\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.5vw,3.6rem);\">The Best Place to Learn Real <em>T&T Cooking<\/em><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"hp-pullquote\">\"For me, cooking has never been just about recipes. It is about connection and keeping our Caribbean culture alive no matter where we are in the world.\"<\/div>\n      <p class=\"hp-body\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\">Simply Caribbean Foods is built on decades of authentic experience, tested recipes, and a deep cultural understanding of Trinidad and Tobago cuisine. We teach you how to cook it with confidence, flavour, and heart.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/our-story\" class=\"hp-link red\">Our Story<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-pillars\">\n      <div class=\"hp-pillar\"><span class=\"hp-pillar-icon\">\ud83c\udf0d<\/span><div class=\"hp-pillar-title\">Born in T&T<\/div><div class=\"hp-pillar-body\">Every recipe comes from a lifetime of authentic Caribbean cooking rooted in Trinidad and Tobago.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-pillar\"><span class=\"hp-pillar-icon\">\u2705<\/span><div class=\"hp-pillar-title\">Tested Recipes<\/div><div class=\"hp-pillar-body\">Every recipe has been tested and perfected so you get reliable, authentic results every time.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-pillar\"><span class=\"hp-pillar-icon\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span><div class=\"hp-pillar-title\">Premium Education<\/div><div class=\"hp-pillar-body\">Structured, detailed courses and classes designed to build real confidence and lasting skill.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-pillar\"><span class=\"hp-pillar-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/span><div class=\"hp-pillar-title\">Learn from Anywhere<\/div><div class=\"hp-pillar-body\">All classes and courses are fully online. The Caribbean kitchen comes to you wherever you are.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-pillar\"><span class=\"hp-pillar-icon\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67<\/span><div class=\"hp-pillar-title\">Real Community<\/div><div class=\"hp-pillar-body\">Join a global community of 400,000 Caribbean food lovers who share your passion for flavour.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-pillar\"><span class=\"hp-pillar-icon\">\u2764\ufe0f<\/span><div class=\"hp-pillar-title\">Made with Love<\/div><div class=\"hp-pillar-body\">Simply Caribbean Foods is a family operation. Every class and product is made with genuine care.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FEATURED OFFERS 6 CARDS -->\n<section class=\"hp-offers\">\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;\">\n    <span class=\"hp-eyebrow gold centered\">Everything We Offer<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"hp-title light\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.5vw,3.6rem);text-align:center;\">Six Ways to Experience<br\/>the <em>Caribbean Table<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"hp-body light\" style=\"text-align:center;max-width:520px;margin:12px auto 0;\">From live cooking classes and premium courses to catering, meal plans, and authentic Caribbean products everything you need is right here.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hp-offers-grid\">\n    <div class=\"hp-offer-card\">\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-num\">01<\/div>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-icon\">\ud83c\udfa5<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-tag\">Live Experience<\/span>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-title\">Live Cooking Classes<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-body\">Cook authentic Caribbean food live with Chef D via Zoom. Bi-weekly classes for all skill levels from just $19.99 per person.<\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/live-cooking-classes\" class=\"hp-link gold\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/live-cooking-classes\">Learn More<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-offer-card gold-border\">\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-num\">02<\/div>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-icon\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-tag\">Flagship Course<\/span>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-title\">The Trinbago Table<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-body\">The most comprehensive online T&T cooking course ever created. 10 modules, 125 videos, and lifetime access. From $197.<\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/the-trinbago-table\" class=\"hp-link gold\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/the-trinbago-table\">Learn More<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-offer-card\">\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-num\">03<\/div>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-icon\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-tag\">Business Course<\/span>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-title\">From Kitchen to Cash<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-body\">Turn your passion for food into a profitable business. A complete blueprint for building multiple income streams from your cooking skills.<\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/from-kitchen-to-cash\" class=\"hp-link gold\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/from-kitchen-to-cash\">Learn More<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-offer-card\">\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-num\">04<\/div>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-icon\">\ud83d\udccb<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-tag\">Coming Soon<\/span>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-title\">Caribbean Meal Plans<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-body\">Weekly and monthly Caribbean meal plans designed by Chef D, delivered straight to your inbox. Join the waitlist and be first.<\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/meals\" class=\"hp-link gold\" href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/m7GwxKI\/meals\">Join the Waitlist<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-offer-card\">\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-num\">05<\/div>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-tag\">Local Service<\/span>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-title\">Drop-Off Catering<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-body\">Freshly prepared, family-made Caribbean cuisine delivered to your event in the Capital Region of Upstate New York. Minimum 10 guests.<\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/catering\" class=\"hp-link gold\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/catering\">Learn More<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-offer-card dark-gold\">\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-num\">06<\/div>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-icon\">\ud83d\udce6<\/span>\n      <span class=\"hp-offer-tag\">Shop<\/span>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-title\">Caribbean Products<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-offer-body\">Authentic dry mixes, the Simply Caribbean Foods cookbook, artisan sourdough, baked goods, and digital recipe guides. Delivered to your door.<\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/shop\" class=\"hp-link gold\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/shop\">Learn More<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- LIVE CLASSES SPLIT -->\n<section class=\"hp-classes\">\n  <div class=\"hp-classes-img-wrap\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-26-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Live Caribbean Cooking Classes\" class=\"hp-classes-img\"\/>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hp-classes-content\">\n    <span class=\"hp-eyebrow red\">Live via Zoom<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"hp-title\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.2vw,3.4rem);\">Cook Caribbean Live<br\/>with <em>Chef D<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"hp-body\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\">Join Chef D in real time and cook authentic Caribbean food from your own kitchen. Interactive, step by step, and full of the warmth and flavour that makes Caribbean cooking so special.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hp-classes-prices\">\n      <div class=\"hp-price-block\"><span class=\"hp-price-amount\">$19.99<\/span><span class=\"hp-price-label\">Group Class<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-price-block\"><span class=\"hp-price-amount\">$75<\/span><span class=\"hp-price-label\">Ultimate Experience<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-price-block\"><span class=\"hp-price-amount\">$125<\/span><span class=\"hp-price-label\">Private Session<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-price-block\"><span class=\"hp-price-amount\">$35<\/span><span class=\"hp-price-label\">Corporate per person<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-feature-item\"><div class=\"hp-feature-check\">\u2713<\/div>Recipe guide sent in advance<\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-feature-item\"><div class=\"hp-feature-check\">\u2713<\/div>Live Q&amp;A with Chef D throughout<\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-feature-item\"><div class=\"hp-feature-check\">\u2713<\/div>All skill levels welcome<\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-feature-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px;\"><div class=\"hp-feature-check\">\u2713<\/div>Join from anywhere in the world<\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/live-cooking-classes\" class=\"hp-btn-primary\" style=\"align-self:flex-start;\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/live-cooking-classes\">Learn More<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- COOKBOOK AND SHOP SPOTLIGHT -->\n<section class=\"hp-cookbook\">\n  <div class=\"hp-cookbook-img-wrap\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-75.jpg\" alt=\"Carrot Rice and Stew Beef\" class=\"hp-cookbook-img\"\/>\n    <div class=\"hp-cookbook-frame\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-cookbook-badge\">\n      <div class=\"hp-cookbook-badge-text\">Authentic Caribbean<br\/>straight to your kitchen<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n    <span class=\"hp-eyebrow red\">From Our Kitchen to Yours<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"hp-title\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.2vw,3.4rem);\">Take the Caribbean<br\/><em>Home with You<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"hp-body\" style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\">You do not have to be in a class to experience authentic Simply Caribbean Foods. Our cookbook and dry mixes bring the real flavours of Trinidad and Tobago directly to your kitchen wherever in the world that may be.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hp-cookbook-products\">\n      <div class=\"hp-cookbook-product\">\n        <span class=\"hp-cookbook-product-icon\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/span>\n        <div>\n          <div class=\"hp-cookbook-product-title\">The Art of Trinidad &amp; Tobago Cuisine<\/div>\n          <div class=\"hp-cookbook-product-body\">50 authentic T&T recipes carefully compiled by Chef D. A beautifully crafted cookbook that belongs in every Caribbean kitchen and every kitchen that loves Caribbean food.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-cookbook-product\">\n        <span class=\"hp-cookbook-product-icon\">\ud83e\uded9<\/span>\n        <div>\n          <div class=\"hp-cookbook-product-title\">Authentic Dry Mixes<\/div>\n          <div class=\"hp-cookbook-product-body\">Six Caribbean baking mixes Fry Bake, Bara, Pholourie, Sada Roti, Buss Up Shut Roti, and Wholewheat Bread. Authentic T&T flavour with all the hard work already done for you.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/shop\" class=\"hp-btn-primary\" style=\"align-self:flex-start;\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/shop\">Learn More<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- COURSES -->\n<section class=\"hp-courses\">\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;\">\n    <span class=\"hp-eyebrow red centered\">Premium Online Learning<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"hp-title\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.5vw,3.6rem);text-align:center;\">Two Courses. Two <em>Transformations.<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"hp-body\" style=\"text-align:center;max-width:540px;margin:0 auto;\">Whether you want to master authentic T&T cooking or build a food business, we have a course that changes everything.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hp-courses-grid\">\n    <div class=\"hp-course-card\">\n      <div class=\"hp-course-card-bg\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-51-1.jpg');\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-course-card-overlay\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-course-card-content\">\n        <span class=\"hp-course-tag gold\">Flagship Course<\/span>\n        <div class=\"hp-course-title\">The <em>Trinbago Table<\/em><\/div>\n        <div class=\"hp-course-body\">The most comprehensive online T&T cooking course ever created. 10 modules, 125 recipe videos, tested recipes, meal plans, worksheets, and a certificate. Your full culinary journey.<\/div>\n        <span class=\"hp-course-price\">From $147 Early Bird<\/span>\n        <div style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/the-trinbago-table\" class=\"hp-btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/the-trinbago-table\">Learn More<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/the-trinbago-table\" class=\"hp-link cream\" style=\"align-self:center;\">Learn More<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-course-card\">\n      <div class=\"hp-course-card-bg\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-63.webp');\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-course-card-overlay\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hp-course-card-content\">\n        <span class=\"hp-course-tag red\">Business Course<\/span>\n        <div class=\"hp-course-title\">From Kitchen<br\/>to <em>Cash<\/em><\/div>\n        <div class=\"hp-course-body\">Turn your passion for food into a profitable business. A complete step by step blueprint for building multiple income streams from your cooking skills whatever your specialty.<\/div>\n        <span class=\"hp-course-price\">From $197 Early Bird<\/span>\n        <div style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/from-kitchen-to-cash\" class=\"hp-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/from-kitchen-to-cash\">Learn More<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/from-kitchen-to-cash\" class=\"hp-link cream\" style=\"align-self:center;\">Learn More<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- WHY LEARN HERE -->\n<section class=\"hp-why\">\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;\">\n    <span class=\"hp-eyebrow gold centered\">Why Simply Caribbean Foods<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"hp-title light\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.5vw,3.6rem);text-align:center;\">A Different Kind of <em>Culinary Experience<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"hp-body light\" style=\"text-align:center;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto;\">There is no shortage of cooking content online. Here is why Simply Caribbean Foods is different.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hp-why-grid\">\n    <div class=\"hp-why-card\"><div class=\"hp-why-card-num\">01<\/div><span class=\"hp-why-card-icon\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/span><div class=\"hp-why-card-title\">Truly Authentic<\/div><div class=\"hp-why-card-body\">Not inspired by Caribbean cooking. The real thing, taught by someone born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago with decades of experience.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-why-card\"><div class=\"hp-why-card-num\">02<\/div><span class=\"hp-why-card-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/span><div class=\"hp-why-card-title\">Structured and Tested<\/div><div class=\"hp-why-card-body\">Every recipe is tested. Every technique is explained. Every lesson is structured to build real knowledge and confidence step by step.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-why-card\"><div class=\"hp-why-card-num\">03<\/div><span class=\"hp-why-card-icon\">\ud83e\udd0d<\/span><div class=\"hp-why-card-title\">Taught with Warmth<\/div><div class=\"hp-why-card-body\">Chef D teaches the way Caribbean people cook with patience, passion, storytelling, and a genuine desire to see every student succeed.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-why-card\"><div class=\"hp-why-card-num\">04<\/div><span class=\"hp-why-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/span><div class=\"hp-why-card-title\">Learn from Anywhere<\/div><div class=\"hp-why-card-body\">All courses and classes are fully online. Learn from your kitchen in New York, London, Toronto, or anywhere in the world at any time.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-why-card\"><div class=\"hp-why-card-num\">05<\/div><span class=\"hp-why-card-icon\">\ud83c\udfc6<\/span><div class=\"hp-why-card-title\">Real Results<\/div><div class=\"hp-why-card-body\">Students across the world are making doubles, roti, callaloo, and Sunday lunch spreads that make their families proud.<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-why-card\"><div class=\"hp-why-card-num\">06<\/div><span class=\"hp-why-card-icon\">\ud83d\udc9b<\/span><div class=\"hp-why-card-title\">More Than Recipes<\/div><div class=\"hp-why-card-body\">You learn the culture, the history, and the meaning behind every dish. Caribbean cooking is identity, memory, and love.<\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FREE EBOOK -->\n<section class=\"hp-ebook\">\n  <div style=\"background:var(--dark);border:1px solid rgba(184,151,90,0.2);padding:48px 40px;text-align:center;position:relative;\">\n    <div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--gold),var(--gold-light));\"><\/div>\n    <span style=\"font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:0.58rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:14px;display:block;\">Simply Caribbean Foods<\/span>\n    <div style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:300;font-size:1.8rem;color:var(--cream);line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:6px;\">The <em style=\"font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);\">Caribbean Table<\/em><\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(240,232,218,0.4);margin-bottom:20px;\">5 Recipes to Start Your Journey<\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:40px;height:1px;background:rgba(184,151,90,0.4);margin:16px auto;\"><\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:0.78rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(240,232,218,0.45);line-height:1.9;margin-bottom:20px;\">Five authentic Caribbean recipes carefully selected by Chef D to give you a real taste of T&T cuisine. Completely free.<\/div>\n    <span style=\"display:inline-block;background:var(--red);color:var(--white);font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:0.65rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 20px;\">Free Download<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n    <span class=\"hp-eyebrow\" style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);\">Your Free Gift<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"hp-title\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2rem,3.2vw,3.2rem);color:var(--white);\">Start Your Caribbean<br\/>Journey <em style=\"color:var(--gold);\">Today<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p style=\"font-family:'Jost',sans-serif;font-size:0.93rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.88;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);margin-bottom:24px;\">Get your free copy of The Caribbean Table 5 essential Caribbean recipes chosen by Chef D. 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Just Caribbean cooking delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- REVIEWS -->\n<section class=\"hp-reviews\">\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;\">\n    <span class=\"hp-eyebrow red centered\">Student Reviews<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"hp-title\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.5vw,3.6rem);text-align:center;\">Cooking with Confidence<br\/>Around the <em>World<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"hp-body\" style=\"text-align:center;max-width:500px;margin:0 auto;\">Real words from the students and customers who have cooked, learned, and grown with Simply Caribbean Foods.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hp-reviews-grid\">\n    <div class=\"hp-review-card\"><span class=\"hp-review-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><span class=\"hp-review-quote\">\"<\/span><p class=\"hp-review-text\">Chef D doesn't just teach you recipes. She teaches you the culture behind the food. Every class feels like sitting in someone's grandmother's kitchen back home in Trinidad.<\/p><div class=\"hp-review-author\">Sandra R.<\/div><div class=\"hp-review-loc\">Toronto, Canada<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-review-card\"><span class=\"hp-review-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><span class=\"hp-review-quote\">\"<\/span><p class=\"hp-review-text\">I never thought I could make proper roti at home. After Chef D's class I made it for my whole family and they thought I ordered from a restaurant. I was so proud of myself.<\/p><div class=\"hp-review-author\">Michelle T.<\/div><div class=\"hp-review-loc\">Brooklyn, New York<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-review-card\"><span class=\"hp-review-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><span class=\"hp-review-quote\">\"<\/span><p class=\"hp-review-text\">The detail, the passion, the authenticity. I have learned more in a few weeks than I have in years trying to cook T&T food on my own. This is truly something special.<\/p><div class=\"hp-review-author\">Denise M.<\/div><div class=\"hp-review-loc\">London, UK<\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- CHOOSE YOUR PATH -->\n<section class=\"hp-paths\">\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;\">\n    <span class=\"hp-eyebrow red centered\">Choose Your Next Step<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"hp-title\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.5vw,3.6rem);text-align:center;\">Your Caribbean Table<br\/>Starts <em>Here<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"hp-body\" style=\"text-align:center;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto;\">Whether you want to cook, learn, build a business, or just explore there is a path at Simply Caribbean Foods that is right for you.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hp-paths-grid\">\n    <div class=\"hp-path-card\"><span class=\"hp-path-icon\">\ud83c\udfa5<\/span><div class=\"hp-path-title\">Live Cooking Classes<\/div><div class=\"hp-path-body\">Cook live with Chef D via Zoom. Interactive, beginner friendly, and full of authentic Caribbean flavour. New classes every two weeks.<\/div><span class=\"hp-path-price\">From $19.99<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/live-cooking-classes\" class=\"hp-btn-primary\" style=\"text-align:center;\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/live-cooking-classes\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-path-card\"><span class=\"hp-path-icon\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/span><div class=\"hp-path-title\">The Trinbago Table<\/div><div class=\"hp-path-body\">The complete online T&T cooking course. 10 modules, 125 videos, and lifetime access. Launches June 1 Caribbean Heritage Month.<\/div><span class=\"hp-path-price\">From $147 Early Bird<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/the-trinbago-table\" class=\"hp-btn-primary\" style=\"text-align:center;\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/the-trinbago-table\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-path-card\"><span class=\"hp-path-icon\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><div class=\"hp-path-title\">From Kitchen to Cash<\/div><div class=\"hp-path-body\">Build a profitable food business with multiple income streams. The complete blueprint for turning cooking skills into real money whatever your specialty.<\/div><span class=\"hp-path-price\">From $197 Early Bird<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/from-kitchen-to-cash\" class=\"hp-btn-primary\" style=\"text-align:center;\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/from-kitchen-to-cash\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-path-card\"><span class=\"hp-path-icon\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/span><div class=\"hp-path-title\">The Cookbook<\/div><div class=\"hp-path-body\">50 authentic Trinidad and Tobago recipes beautifully compiled by Chef D. A cookbook that belongs in every kitchen that loves real Caribbean food.<\/div><span class=\"hp-path-price\">Shop Now<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/shop\" class=\"hp-btn-gold\" style=\"text-align:center;\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/shop\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-path-card\"><span class=\"hp-path-icon\">\ud83e\uded9<\/span><div class=\"hp-path-title\">Dry Mixes<\/div><div class=\"hp-path-body\">Six authentic Caribbean baking mixes Fry Bake, Bara, Pholourie, Sada Roti, Buss Up Shut Roti, and Wholewheat Bread. Ready to cook at home.<\/div><span class=\"hp-path-price\">Shop Now<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/shop\" class=\"hp-btn-gold\" style=\"text-align:center;\" href=\"https:\/\/live.simplycaribbean.net\/shop\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hp-path-card\"><span class=\"hp-path-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><div class=\"hp-path-title\">Drop-Off Catering<\/div><div class=\"hp-path-body\">Freshly made Caribbean cuisine delivered to your event in the Capital Region of New York. 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