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Season 1

  • S01E01 Let’s Go Fly a Kite

    • April 11, 2004

    In this Easter-themed episode, Mark Sealey demonstrates how to make a kite with Mariel. Mariel makes the traditional Easter desserts, Simnel Cake, and hot cross buns.

  • S01E02 Fabulous Flowers

    Mariel visits the Horticultural Society and creates beautiful floral arrangements for any occasion. She also shows how to combine sorrel flowers and cranberries to make a delicious coulis.

  • S01E03 Useful Bits and Bobs

    Mariel knows it’s important to have the right kitchen tools and utensils whether she’s making a quick meal or holiday feast. This episode, she shows which tools are her favourites and how she organise

  • S01E04 A Trip to Ajoupa

    This episode is packed with recipes and adventure. Mariel visits Ajoupa Pottery to learn about the craft from Nancy Sheppard and her daughter Bunty O'Connor. For the picnic afterward, Mariel prepares

  • S01E05 The Tea Room

    Every afternoon, Mariel’s grandmother would take some time to sit and have tea. In this episode, Mariel makes lovely tea-time eats including Baklava, Victoria Sponge Cake with Grapefruit Curd, Pavlova

  • S01E06 Crazy for the Coconut

    This episode is all about coconuts. Mariel shows us all the ways you can use it. Mariel visits John Stollmeyer in his workshop where he makes jewellery from coconut shells. She makes macaroon, chops c

  • S01E07 Come for Curry

    Mariel starts off this episode with one of her favourite desserts with yogurt and cardamom. Designer Robert Young joins Mariel to make some delicious meals including, curry chicken, brown rice with al

  • S01E08 Seeds, Beads and Supper

    Mariel interviews Akillah Jaramogi, a jeweller who uses locally grown plants in her craft. Akillah has also developed the Fondes Amandes Reforestation Project to help promote sustainable living in Tri

  • S01E09 Dance de Cocoa

    One of Trinidad and Tobago’s most coveted products, cocoa is covered in this episode. Pablo De Verteuil shows Mariel around Tortuga Estate where cocoa is grown. Desiree Baptiste joins Mariel to make a

  • S01E10 Chop Chop

    This episode is for those days when you just don’t have the time to make a complex meal. Mariel makes these meals in minutes; Pork Tenderloin with Christophine and Potato Wedges, Burgers with Cole Sla

  • S01E11 Cheap and Cheerful

    For those dining on a budget, Mariel goes shopping for ingredients and makes Stewed Lamb and Salad, Cassava Mash, Pumpkin Soup and Flambéed Fruit.

  • S01E12 Decadence

    Mariel believes after all our hard work, we should pamper ourselves with these lovely, decadent meals, desserts; Tiramisu, Balsamic Marinated Rack of Lamb, Tomato Soup and Mushroom Risotto. Mariel is

  • S01E13 Ode to the Beach Lime

    • July 4, 2004

    Mariel takes a trip to Maracas beach and cooks bake and shark with Natalie Imasekha. Mariel sews an easy patchwork beach throw for her trip.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Walker's Wood

    • October 31, 2004

    Mariel visits Jamaica and cooks up some jerk lamb, fish and chicken with Virginia Burke of Walker’s Wood Jerk Seasoning.

  • S02E02 Bay Leaf

    In this episode, Mariel uses the versatile aromatic spice, bay leaf to make Hot Chocolate and paella. She makes a handy wreath out of the bay leaves to hang in the kitchen.

  • S02E03 Book Club

    Mariel chats with Joan Dayal, owner of Paper Based Bookshop about how to start a book club. She prepares Bruschetta, Stuffed Tomatoes and Chili Peppers, Spring Rolls and Lamb Cutlets for finger-food.

  • S02E04 Divali

    Ravina Saran-Persad and Mariel prepare Basmati Rice, a Potato and Mushroom Curry, Barfi, Paneer and Peas and Pakoras. Mariel also visits Felicity and speaks with a resident about Divali traditions.

  • S02E05 Haute Creole Cuisine

    Mariel shops for veggies at the Central Market in Port of Spain and cooks up some Creole quisine with Allyson Hennesey. They make Black-eyed Peas Croquettes, Tomato Sauce, Stuffed Flying Fish and Curr

  • S02E06 Chop Chop

    Mariel makes a Mexican-themed meal including; Guacamole, Salsa, Black Beans with Pig Tail and Beef Tacos. For a sweet treat, she makes a quick and easy Ginger Snap and Whipped Cream dessert.

  • S02E07 Christmas

    Mariel and Kendell DeSouza make Trinidad Garlic Pork. Book Binder, Richard Bolai and Mariel make a notebook. Kim Yetsam and Mariel decorate a Christmas Wreath. Mariel decorates a Christmas Tree.

  • S02E08 Vegetarian Christmas

    Kay Marrin joins Mariel to make a Christmas Lobster and a Stuffed Red Snapper. For dessert, Gerard Mouille from A La Bastille makes Pear Charlotte with Mariel. Mariel sets a Christmas-themed table.

  • S02E09 Sushi

    Mariel makes a Japanese platter including Suishi, Shrimp Tempura and Teriyaki Chicken.

  • S02E10 Acajou and Batik

    Mariel visits the Acajou Hotel in the north cost of Trinidad. Inspired by its Indonesion style, she creates a hand-painted Batik tablecloth, and to to enjoy atop it, a fusion warm salad with beef.

  • S02E11 Coffee

    Mariel visits Jamaica to learn about how coffee is made and the best way to brew it. She enjoys a Latte at the Canon Ball Cafe in Kingston and makes Biscotti.

  • S02E12 Fishing

    Brandon De Coteau takes Mariel on her first ever fishing trip. They clean their catch and make a Fish Broth. Brandon shares his Salmon in Coconut and Lemongrass recipe.

  • S02E13 Carnival

    • February 6, 2005

    To start this Carnival episode, Mariel visits the Sound Specialists steel band. Kevin Thomas makes a delicious Geera Pork. Roger Roberts of 3 Canal joins Mariel to make Carnival Pelau. Mariel interviews 3 Canal about their Carnival season.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Girlie Tea Party

    • September 18, 2005

    Mariel helps Asha Henry, Kenya Sloane-Seale and Tsian Foster prepare for their tea party. They make flapjacks, soupies, vegetarian mini pizzas and meat pizzas and decorate a tablecloth.

  • S03E02 Grenada

    Mariel visits Grenada to learn about Ivan's impact on the nutmeg industry and how the spice is produced. Stanley Minors and Mariel cook salmon and salad with nutmeg.

  • S03E03 Intro to Cooking

    Mariel shops for ingredients and makes some basic recipes for anyone who wants to get started with cooking. She shares recipes for cheese sauce and aioli and her favourite recipes for home made yogurt and muesli.

  • S03E04 Brunch

    Mariel makes some tasty dishes for brunch at the park. She makes the Caribbean's favourite saltfish salad, buljol then some delicious sweet and savoury crepes. To top it all off, she mixes her own verion of a refreshing lime bently.

  • S03E05 Chinese

    Mariel interviews Wally Look Lai about the Chinese in Trinidad. Winne Lee Lum and Mariel make pork and shrimp stuffed mushrooms, sweet and sour pork, a vegetable stir fry and almond jelly with lychee.

  • S03E06 Memorial to Gran

    Mariel makes a slew of recepes in memory of her grandmother who encouraged her passion for cooking. She makes creamy hollandaise sauce, a delicately seasoned red snapper, a decadent mango-banana pavlova and a sweet grape dessert.

  • S03E07 Divali

    Mariel tells the story of Rama and Sita. She and Sajay Thankapan make kulfi, carrot halwa, gulab jamun and badam kheer. Mariel makes beautiful boxes to present her Divali treats.

  • S03E08 Street Food

    Mariel tastes Trinidad street food in Debe, Woodbrook and St. James. Sharon Hassanali and Mariel make Saheena, Baiganee and Bara, channa for doubles along with some mango chutney.

  • S03E09 Chop Chop

    In couple Emily and Richard Ramjohn's kitchen, Mariel prepares a teriyaki tuna, shrimp and okra dinner to show that making a home cooked meal is easier than they might think!

  • S03E10 Asaada

    Gordon Dallacosta joins Mariel to make an Argentinian asada style lamb roast. They prepare the seasoning and Gordon slow roasts the lamb on a spit with breadfruit as the side dish.

  • S03E11 Cassareep

    Mariel visits Stabroek Market in Guyana and makes Guyanese pepperpot with Carmen Abdul. She also visits Parakese where Adeline makes cassareep and cassava bread are made from start to finish.

  • S03E12 Christmas I

    For Christmas on Sancoche, Mariel makes mulled wine and Jamaican-style sorrel using dried flowers. Leather crafter Dave Burgess shows Mariel how to make beautiful Christmas decorations. Mariel decorates her alternative bamboo Christmas tree.

  • S03E13 Christmas II

    Dennis Mc Comie joins Mariel to make an Irish Christmas pudding and some rum butter to complement it. Mariel also wraps an assortment of Christmas presents to put under the tree.

  • S03E14 Bloopers

    Mariel shares the laughs and bloopers of Sancoche's crew and various guests over the past three seasons.

  • S03E15 Raw Materials

    • January 15, 2006

    Gillian Goddard and Mariel make dairy-free milk, a breakfast smoothie, a sorbet, pizza, an almond paté with veggies and lettuce wraps. Mariel interviews Jocelyn Dow and Patty Johnson of Lianacane.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Of Goats and Feta

    • September 17, 2006

    Mariel milks goats and makes feta cheese with Josie Patience at the Orange Hill Ranch in Tobago. Mariel creates a delicious Greek salad and does her own take on the Turkish dish, menemen.

  • S04E02 We Love Men who Cook Part One

    Kevin Thomas takes a break from behind the scenes to cook garlic chicken and oyster mushroom potatoes with Mariel. Mariel is also joined by Brendon Bartholemew to make lasagna.

  • S04E03 We Love Men who Cook Part Two

    Journalist Adam Raney joins Mariel to make gnocchi. She also makes steak and mashed potatoes with Danny Solomon.

  • S04E04 Red, White and Black

    To honour the Soca Warriors' match against Germany, Mariel makes themed pasta, feta wrapped in red peppers and stuffed olives, sushi and a Bloody Mary. She also makes a batique tablecloth.

  • S04E05 Forage

    Mariel goes beach combing at Yara and makes a driftwood and pebble mobile. She makes tealight holders with pressed flowers and leaves with Lesley-Ann Noel. They set a table for a buffet style dinner.

  • S04E06 Soups for the Soul

    Inspired by her mother's recipe, Mariel makes a bacon and cream cheese soup with potatoes. Mariel makes Thai-inspired Hot and Sour Soup. Assimoy Berment make the show's namesake soup, a Sancoche!

  • S04E07 Chop Chop for the Vegetarian

    Mariel whips up some quick vegetarian meals including rice and spinach, couscous with eggplant and pine nuts as well as a delicious three cheese toast with cheddar, gouda and mozzarella cheeses!

  • S04E08 Sunday Lunch

    For a classic Trini Sunday lunch, Mariel makes roasted potatoes, roast pork, callaloo, a broccoli soufflé and a crème caramel dessert!

  • S04E09 Asado

    Mariel visits Argentina and puts Gaucho (Argentinian Cowboy) culture and craft on display. At El Ombú de Areco Ranch, she learns more with Patricia Bond. Ramon makes Argentinian Asado (barbecue).

  • S04E10 Girls' Lime

    Mariel and Sharon Walker make lamb shoulder with a mint marinade and stewed red cabbage. She, Nicola Cross and Philomena make wild rice with mushrooms and nuts. Mariel assembles a plate of fruits.

  • S04E11 Viva Buenos Aires

    In Buenos Aires, Mariel makes carbonada with Gustavo Portelo and ravioli with pesto with Martin Rodriguez and Andrea Valdivia. She learns the tango with Flavio Catuara and Celeste Fernandez.

  • S04E12 Fresh

    Ronald Lopez makes mango, pineapple, cucumber and fivefinger chow with Mariel. She makes fresh smoothies and an avocado mousse. She also prepares an Asian inspired fresh salad.

  • S04E13 Yohoho! Rum

    Mariel visits Angostura to learn how rum is made. She makes bread and butter pudding with a rum sauce. Peter Traboulay shares the phases of rum tasting at the Angostura Museum.

  • S04E14 Christmas Time

    Wire bending artist Susie Dayal makes Christmas tree decorations with Mariel. Mariel and her mother, Megan Hopkin-Rees, set the table for Christmas dinner. Mariel makes an avocado and shrimp meal.

  • S04E15 A Christmas Feast

    For Christmas lunch with the Sancoche crew, Mariel prepares a turkey, pigeon peas with pigtail, candied carrots, an English bread sauce, pigs in blankets, mini chipolatas and scalloped potatoes.

  • S04E16 Crayfish Hunt & Other Things...

    • July 7, 2007

    Mariel hunts for crayfish with Sern Gordon and friends in Speyside, Tobago. She is joined by David Ford who shows her how to cook crayfish at Shirvan Watermill Restaurant. She and Joycelyn Joseph make lobster at the Coco Reef Hotel.

Season 5

  • S05E01 River Lime

    • July 22, 2007

    Mariel goes on a river lime at Yara River with Chris Mouttet and Dipnarine Singh to roast a "ginormous" pig!

  • S05E02 Weakness for Sweetness

    Mariel makes classic Trini sweets including Jub Jub, coconut fudge, bene brittle with sesame seeds and toolum.

  • S05E03 Fish Fry

    In beautiful Barbados, Mariel explores Oistins Fish Festival and learns how to fillet a fish with Henderson Jackman. She also joins Donna Jackson to make some Fried Flying Fish.

  • S05E04 Roti Shop

    Marla Harrilal joins Mariel to make delicious Dhalpouri and Paratha also known as Buss up Shut roti skins. They also make curry mango.

  • S05E05 Bits and Bobs

    Mariel talks with Khaleel Mohammed about the types of kitchen knives. She also shares her cookbooks and other kitchen bits and bobs, seasonings, spices and oils

  • S05E06 Oh Honey!

    Mariel goes to the livestock station at Aripo where she helps beekeeper Andre Gomez harvest honey. She makes a spicy honey teriyaki ginger sauce to go over grilled chicken. She also makes a DIY candle using paraffin wax and beeswax.

  • S05E07 Gone Bananas

    Mariel makes banana bread from a family recipe, spicy green fig salad and the banana drink, Grenadian brown cow. She also makes the Ghanaian street food, kelewele, fried plantain seasoned with spices.

  • S05E08 Let Them Eat Cake!

    Gem Ible shares some wedding planning advice. Wedding cake decorator Angelique Najar joins Mariel to make flowers to decorate a wedding cake. Mariel also makes DIY wedding table decorations.

  • S05E09 More Wedding Tid-Bits

    Mariel makes finger foods and beef and mushrooms wrapped in pastry perfect for a wedding. Aysha Hans creates beautiful designs for Mariel with mehndi, aka henna. Mariel also sets a romantic wedding dinner table.

  • S05E10 Costa Rica

    Costa Rican chef Oscar Castro O'Sullivan joins Mariel to make sancocho, a Latin American soup made with pork, Costa Rican rice and beans breakfast, and carbonara, an Italian pasta dish, done Costa Rican style.

  • S05E11 Movie Nights!

    For movie night, Mariel makes a chewy cereal treat, garlic butter popcorn, cayenne pepper popcorn, corn dogs, hot dogs for movie night and a popcorn snack with pretzels, nuts and caramel.

  • S05E12 The Javanese in Suriname

    Mariel visits the commemorative statue for Javanese in Suriname and meets its artist, Soeki Irodikromok. Mariel and Marlene Saimo cook tofu and rice, soto (chicken soup) and Kecap Sambal (hot sauce).

  • S05E13 Cocktails

    Mariel hosts a cocktail party for her friends. She makes a grasshopper, a black russian, a cosmopolitan, a frozen margarita and a strawberry daiquiri.

  • S05E14 Hot and Spicy!

    At Nazimul Karim's scotch bonnet pepper field Mariel learns about hot peppers. Ronald Lopez and Mariel make a Trini pepper sauce. In Suriname, she and Marlene Saimo make hot peanut sauce.

  • S05E15 From Our African Roots

    • November 25, 2007

    Mariel makes a provision-rich oil down. She also prepares coo coo, a Caribbean dish made with cornmeal and ochro. She learns basket weaving and how to craft a leather handbag.