Hi Tinarine, I enjoy your recipes; I grew up in Barbados during the 60's Conkies and stew dumplings are the same thing. I use milk but never eggs in my conkies. All the other ingredients you use I do too.
Hi Yvonne, happy holidays! I tend to say Conkies a lot but yes its the same name as stew dumplings, A lot of people don't use eggs but its a preference, I feel it makes my conkies nice and smooth, but that can be just my imagination. Thanks for watching have a great evening
That's how it was done back in the day to use as a steamer. I make them generous, other wise I'll have to eat at lease 2 to be satisfy. Thank you for watching.
I just made this evening using your recipe ( which I like better than the recipe I had)they really melt in your mouth ...just in time for Independence 🇧🇧thank you all your wonderful recipes they have all worked out wonderfully for me
Hi Alesia, Fantastic! I'm glad there came good for you. There do melt in your mouth that's why I use the same recipe every year, I love them. Thanks for giving the recipe a try.
Just wanted to to say thanks for posting. My husband and I watch your videos every Sunday. When you don’t post, we watch older ones. He’s Bajan. You always bring back memories for him. You are also teaching me how to cook Bajan food too which he loves. So again thank you very much.
That is awesome! You are so welcome! Thank you guys so much for watching the videos, I truly appreciate it. Now you have to surprise him by making conkies. Conkies is a traditional dish made during the month of November, so for a lot of people its very special. Have a great evening
Your recipes are always welcome. Remember, variety is the spice of life. I too am Bajan and strongly relate to the comments you often make in the course of your presentations. As an older person, I find it important to point out that the making of conkies in November long predated Independence. As far as I remember, it was associated with Guy Fawkes Day. For those who may not know, Guy Fawkes was the Irish guy associated with the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 -the intention of which was to blow up the British House of Parliament. He was unsuccessful in so doing and was consequently hanged. The English celebration that thereafter followed was called Guy Fawkes Day. In Barbados, celebration of the event included mass fireworks displays throughout the island and just about every household had its supplies of conkies to which every child looked forward. It has often been said that bajans are “more English than the English” so you can understand why the event was celebrated with such gusto. In terms of cooking, many persons now resort to doing so in roasters in the oven which they find an easier method.
Hello Dave, Thank you so much for watching! I remember how everyone celebrated the day it was such fun, we burned tires and sang burn Mr, Harding. My grandmother always celebrated with her conkies. There's a lot of equipment today that makes life so much easier, I say why not give them a try. I appreciate you watching thank you
Hi Tina all of your ingredients are correct don't you listen to what people have to say every body cook in many ways I am old school because I saw my mom put the same ingredients to the mixture keep up the good work.
Hi shouting out from Barbados I have one left in the fridge so iam going to heat it up an enjoy. Yea conkies and stew dumplings are the same the older folks never put rasins or eggs so they called them stew dumplings. I still dont use eggs because I learned from the old school❤ love your barbadian recipes.
Wonderful! I will be making them again as well, I have a few people that I have to send some for. I love conkies have to stop myself from just snacking on them. Thanks for watching
I like that you substitute the shortening for coconut oil 👍🏽 Absolutely, I am with you with all of the above except for the egg, no eggs in mine but that is my preference.
Yes the coconut oil is a much healthier choice than lard. The good thing about this recipe is you can add or take away. The recipe comes out so creamy and smooth, I cannot take anything away. Thanks for watching
Hi Jennifer, I find the banana leaves in the Spanish supermarket in the refrigerator section but that's here in Florida. When wrapping your conkies first wrap them in parchment paper then the foil. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the Demonstration, will try it as a Trinidadian, we don't use milk and eggs and they are called Pamie, my Granny was Vincentian she taught me good food, love it, thank you.
Hi Rosemarie, You are very welcome, I am so glad you were able to watch. The tradition from what I understand people did not use milk and eggs. I like to use milk and eggs because I feel it gives the conkies a creamier texture. Those older people knew how to cook no doubt about it. Thanks for watching have a great evening
@@TinaraineH Ti I am a bajan living in Canada I myself made some konkies today almost the same method my came out good, I love watching yur videos, keep up the good works.
@@marvaclarke8687 I am so glad to hear your conkies came out good, I will be making them again today for an event. This will be it untill next year November. Thanks for watching.
Its part of or tradition making those in the month of November, even if you don't eat them its the memories that make you feel good. Thank you so much for writhing and may your husband soul rest in peace.
This has inspired me to make some within the year. I've had my mom's recipe now for a while but am looking for the best food processor to grate the sweet potato and pumpkin. To my knowledge, conkies and stew dumplings are the same and must have sweet potato.
Wonderful! Stew dumplings and Conkies are the same thing, there are just called by different names, don't ask me I have no idea why lol. A food processer is a wonderful tool to have in your kitchen. I hate gartering. You'll need to grater sweet potato, pumpkin, and coconut. Hope you enjoy making the Conkies. Thanks for watching, Happy New Year.
Hi Tinaraine. Another good video. You had me cracking up when you talked about the larda, the crookus bag and making pap. 😂😂😂. You're right they never measured anything but everything always tasted real good.
Hi Fay, so glad you enjoyed it! I cant help going down memory lane. There were hard times but also good. My grandmother never measured but I don't know of anyone who could cook or bake like she could. I'm glad you were able to watch the video! Have a great evening
Jennie 10 years! That's a long time. Now you have the recipe make them and get rid of the cravings, if you prepare everything ahead of time it will go smoothly. thanks for watching. when you make them, write me and let me know how you like them.
Hi Tina, it is so good seeing you, was getting worried thought something was wrong. Happy Sunday! You put in your cookies what you prefer, continue doing what you are doing.
Hi Michele, Thank you so much! As long as the taste is good no need to change.. Nothing is wrong, I just had a little computer problem, but I believe it's fix now. No need to worry. Be bless and have a good night
As far as I know when we were growing up when we were doing our conkies our ingredients for and still are pumpkin sweet potato coconut milk butter shortening sugar nutmeg cinnamon essence and of course the banana leaves to put the conkies that is how we been doing it for many years and I've seen all the people like myself doing it the same way I guess everybody have their own method
I thought there were one in the same. but some people say when eggs and milk is added there become stew dumpling. I don't know because it taste like conkies. Thanks for watching
Hi Aunty Dee, I don't remember how many I got from that mixture. If you hang in there I will be making them again in a couple weeks, I'll let you know then.
Good afternoon miss Tinarane... before I comment on your fabulous conkies . I'm happy to hear that my little sugar bear 🐻Camden is feeling better. I hope to see him in your Thanksgiving or Xmas video . It's always an added bonus . Now about the controversy over conkies . You must keep doing your thing , because it's all in the taste & presentation that matters. I believe the reason for the name stew dumplins is how you demonstrated the technique placing leaves in the bottom of the pot so water would not seep through hence the name " STEWDUMPLINS" . I find some of your viewers can be a bit critical . I don't think they know the definition of the word invent , because milk & eggs were around before you & I were born . My mother and grandmother all my old ancestors made conkies differently but they were delicious . I make my own with butternut or buttetcup squash which is rich in colour and tasty . All that said I will be making some for our independence. Until then ; keep sweet and as usual hugs and kisses 💋for baby Camden. Have a good day 💓
Hi Angela good night! Camden is doing so much better, we were worried about him for awhile, the Dr said it was an ear infection and put him on an antibiotic but he was still not feeling well for awhile. we recognize he was cutting teeth, a few teeth came bursting out, after that he's back to his old self at home and daycare. Thank you for your kind words I appreciate you for writing and your concern for Camden. I definitely will be making more videos with Camden for the holidays . Thanks so much for writing
Good morning miss Tinarane... I'm happy to hear that my little sugar bear 🐻 Camden is feeling better , so you know that pretty soon he will be spending lots of time with you because he will have lots of teeth to eat your goodies . I would like to wish you & your family a happy Thanksgiving and special hugs for baby Camden.
Hi Darlington, I haven no idea lol! You'll need a large pot for your conkies and if you happen to have a steamer that can fit inside perfect, if you don't just add banana leaves or chutes on the inside. My pots are very old I've had them a very long time, I will be replacing them in the near future.
That's what I'm talking about, raisin gives it that unique taste and the banana leave gives it the flavor, its a must. Thanks for watching have a great evening.
Hi Tina, it's a pleasure to see you again, appreciate the konkies recipe, just on time, i got my pumpkin and brought my corn flour last week, will be geting my banana leaves and my coconuts this week!
Sounds great! cant wait to hear how yours come out. By the way don't say corn flour, say corn meal other wise some bajans gone get mad at you for saying flour lol. If you follow this recipe you and your friends will enjoy your conkies. Have a great evening
Pass de plate !!!!!! I call ma ma'am tell her make me some but she say take to long !!!!! I am jealous right now 😆😆 or maybe just hungry 🍽 thanks, bajan living in U.S
Hi Tayle! Bajan living in US 😀 You have to surprise your mom by making her some conkies. Plan everything ahead of time and then its just a matter of combining all ingredients together. Believe me your mom will be so happy you did it.
@@Tinaraine i wish i did maybe one day, my family are the Skeetes, Haynes, hinds, holder, linde(Lindo), Alleyne, Martin, Martindale, & Thompson . My family were from St Andrew, St Joseph, St Thomas and St Lucy. Imma make me some pap this weekend just because.
Thank you Claudia, that's how I like it as well, glad I'm not the only one who uses eggs. 😂I believe however you enjoy it, is how you should make it. Thanks for watching
I had some Indian girl cornmeal my sister in law brought me from Brooklyn but it was not enough so I added grace fine cornmeal to it. I really don't think it matters. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi Cecila, As long as the conkies come out tasting good that's all that really matters. Some people get very upset at the fact that people add milk and eggs, as you know its all optional. I'm glad your mom makes hers just like mine so I know there taste good
Don’t agree with you Tinaraine. I think I’m around your age. Egg is used by some other territories but certainly not barbados. Remember some people are allergic to egg and plus you’re not doing cake. I do mine natural and they are a die for. No eggs nor milk. My moisture comes from the pumpkin
@@audreylovell-wickham5017 I respect your opinion we can both agree to disagree. You sound like a woman that know your dishes so I am sure you make make some great conkies. Thanks your your responds.
That Devil worshipper "Guy Fawkes" had nothing to do with the black descendants of the enslaved of Barbados and their celebration of Independence and Bajan Conkies, the only link to such is two lines from Wikipedia.
I dont believe I've ever said Guy Fawkes had anything to do with enslaved of Barbados, what I talked about is Guy Fawkes trying to blow up the British parliament and because he failed to do so, the king order that on the 5th of November will be a day of celebration and that day will be called Guy Fawkes day. people in the Island celebrated by making this traditional dish we call conkies.
Good evening. The original conkie / stew dumpling does not contain milk nor eggs. When you do that you are making cake. We should stick to the Bajan tradition and keep our Bajan culture. Do not invent. Thank you. Have a good night.
Hi Joyce, good night, I love the bajan traditions and would always be mindful to stay true to it's culture. Me adding milk and eggs is just my preference but its optional to others. Its like years ago you were limited to the amount of things you did with a breadfruit, you boil it or roast it, now today you make pies, flour, chips etc. Now that don't mean we've moved away from the culture, it only means we've evolved. I appreciate you watching the video. Have a great evening
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Hi Tinarine, I enjoy your recipes; I grew up in Barbados during the 60's Conkies and stew dumplings are the same thing. I use milk but never eggs in my conkies. All the other ingredients you use I do too.
Hi Yvonne, happy holidays! I tend to say Conkies a lot but yes its the same name as stew dumplings, A lot of people don't use eggs but its a preference, I feel it makes my conkies nice and smooth, but that can be just my imagination. Thanks for watching have a great evening
Thank you for this video!!! You are preserving Barbadian culture ❤
Thank you Kerrianne, We have to let younger people be aware of their culture. The older generation is gone, so It's up to us to carry on the torch.
Tina you bring back some childhood memories..them conkies look so delicious
Hi Marilyn, Thank you so much, I'm glad you were able to watch
Putting the banana leaf scraps at the bottom of the steaming pot is a master stroke!! Good job. And you make them generous like me girl
That's how it was done back in the day to use as a steamer. I make them generous, other wise I'll have to eat at lease 2 to be satisfy. Thank you for watching.
Conkies 🫔 I love them so much.
I’m from Barbados 🇧🇧
Well Marva this is the time of year to make them, get your ingredients together and make some I promise you'll enjoy them
@@Tinaraine I also from 🇧🇧. I make them the same way u do. Love it. Thank you for this video.
I just made this evening using your recipe ( which I like better than the recipe I had)they really melt in your mouth ...just in time for Independence 🇧🇧thank you all your wonderful recipes they have all worked out wonderfully for me
Hi Alesia, Fantastic! I'm glad there came good for you. There do melt in your mouth that's why I use the same recipe every year, I love them. Thanks for giving the recipe a try.
Just wanted to to say thanks for posting. My husband and I watch your videos every Sunday. When you don’t post, we watch older ones. He’s Bajan. You always bring back memories for him. You are also teaching me how to cook Bajan food too which he loves. So again thank you very much.
That is awesome! You are so welcome! Thank you guys so much for watching the videos, I truly appreciate it. Now you have to surprise him by making conkies. Conkies is a traditional dish made during the month of November, so for a lot of people its very special. Have a great evening
I make your recipe today and they are delicious thank you my friend
My pleasure 😊So glad you like them
So awesome
I use brown sugar and instead of corn meal, I use corn flour. That is what my grandmother used. They come out very nice and smooth.
Hi Dianne, as long as there come out smooth and tasting great that's all that matters. Those older people could cook. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the recipe couldn't remember everything in it. I will be trying it tomorrow I'm prepping now.
Hi Charms, how was your Conkies? Hope your came out as delicious as mine did
I'm Guyanese and I love Conkies.
Yes there are so good, and since I only get to eat them in the month of November I truly enjoy them. Thank you for watching
That was very good corn meal we got in barbados. And the pap we made for breakfast was so good
Yes, I don't make cornmeal pap anymore but I loved it growing up.
Your recipes are always welcome. Remember, variety is the spice of life. I too am Bajan and strongly relate to the comments you often make in the course of your presentations. As an older person, I find it important to point out that the making of conkies in November long predated Independence. As far as I remember, it was associated with Guy Fawkes Day. For those who may not know, Guy Fawkes was the Irish guy associated with the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 -the intention of which was to blow up the British House of Parliament. He was unsuccessful in so doing and was consequently hanged. The English celebration that thereafter followed was called Guy Fawkes Day. In Barbados, celebration of the event included mass fireworks displays throughout the island and just about every household had its supplies of conkies to which every child looked forward. It has often been said that bajans are “more English than the English” so you can understand why the event was celebrated with such gusto. In terms of cooking, many persons now resort to doing so in roasters in the oven which they find an easier method.
Hello Dave, Thank you so much for watching! I remember how everyone celebrated the day it was such fun, we burned tires and sang burn Mr, Harding. My grandmother always celebrated with her conkies. There's a lot of equipment today that makes life so much easier, I say why not give them a try. I appreciate you watching thank you
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758🇱🇨 we celebrated Guy Flakes Day as well with fireworks. Don't remember conkies as part of it. In retrospect, a misplaced celebration.
Should be Guy Fawkes...@@elleyonaspg9580
Thank you, I enjoyed watching your show, you remind me of a friend. I just made mine, steaming it now😋
Wonderful! I cant wait to make mind, I go by the old tradition 😊I only make them in the month of November. Hope you like them. Thanks for watching.
Wow! Looks delicious. Reminds me of the Pasteles from Puerto Rico. However this looks more like a dessert.
Hi Cassandra, this is definingly the desert after the Pasteles! I love pasteles, especially this time of the year.
Hi Tinaraine, this looks so delicious thank you so much for making this video Have a great day!
You are so welcome Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Hi Tina all of your ingredients are correct don't you listen to what people have to say every body cook in many ways I am old school because I saw my mom put the same ingredients to the mixture keep up the good work.
Hi Mags, thank you so much! The conkies come out tasting great so no reason for me to change up the recipe. I'm glad you were able to watch
Hi Tinaraine lovely cooking very nice in Jamaica we call it blue draws I love it god bless 🙌
Yup blue draws, still trying to find out who came up with that name lol. I'm glad you were able to watch. Thank you.
Love this recipe - I’ve never made them but I will try them for Christmas!
If you follow the recipe as I've made them, you will have a hit on your hands. Let me know how you like them.
Hi shouting out from Barbados I have one left in the fridge so iam going to heat it up an enjoy. Yea conkies and stew dumplings are the same the older folks never put rasins or eggs so they called them stew dumplings. I still dont use eggs because I learned from the old school❤ love your barbadian recipes.
Hope you enjoyed your last conkies, I still have some in my freezer, I saved for my sister who is coming on vacation this week. Have a great evening.
Hi, I am a new subscriber. Thank you so much for this recipe. I will definitely make it.
Hello Claudette, Thanks for subbing! and a big welcome. Let me know when you make it how you like the taste.
Good evening Tina nice conkies. I made some two week ago for my family and they came out lovely and i will be making some more before independence.
Wonderful! I will be making them again as well, I have a few people that I have to send some for. I love conkies have to stop myself from just snacking on them. Thanks for watching
I try it thank for sharing this
Thank you for watching.
I like that you substitute the shortening for coconut oil 👍🏽 Absolutely, I am with you with all of the above except for the egg, no eggs in mine but that is my preference.
Yes the coconut oil is a much healthier choice than lard. The good thing about this recipe is you can add or take away. The recipe comes out so creamy and smooth, I cannot take anything away. Thanks for watching
I have never use eggs but I making conkies this weekend so I Will try the 2 eggs in them see if there's a difference in taste or texture.
@@andreygreenidge4854 Hi Andrey, Sorry I am now seeing this message. Were you able to make your conkies and how was the taste? Thanks for watching
It looks lovely.
Thank you, it taste just as good😀
Love watching your videos. Brings back those childhood memories. I am living in the UK. I use foil as I've never come across banana leaves.
Hi Jennifer, I find the banana leaves in the Spanish supermarket in the refrigerator section but that's here in Florida. When wrapping your conkies first wrap them in parchment paper then the foil. Thanks for watching.
My grandmother used milk and sweerpotates for donkey years no egg😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think the milk gives it a smoother taste, There are so good. Thanks for watching
Those conkies look delicious.
Thank you Peggy, there are just as good good as there look.
Thank you for the Demonstration, will try it as a Trinidadian, we don't use milk and eggs and they are called Pamie, my Granny was Vincentian she taught me good food, love it, thank you.
Hi Rosemarie, You are very welcome, I am so glad you were able to watch. The tradition from what I understand people did not use milk and eggs. I like to use milk and eggs because I feel it gives the conkies a creamier texture. Those older people knew how to cook no doubt about it. Thanks for watching have a great evening
Love you cooking videos...
Hi Patsy, I am so glad you like them! Thank you
Hi Tina continue doing your wonderful delicious food ❤️👍👍
Hi Wayne! Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words.
@@TinaraineH Ti I am a bajan living in Canada I myself made some konkies today almost the same method my came out good, I love watching yur videos, keep up the good works.
@@marvaclarke8687 I am so glad to hear your conkies came out good, I will be making them again today for an event. This will be it untill next year November. Thanks for watching.
I remember when I first made them conkies for my Husband he was so Happy. He called everyone lol. My his soul rest in peace.
Its part of or tradition making those in the month of November, even if you don't eat them its the memories that make you feel good. Thank you so much for writhing and may your husband soul rest in peace.
This has inspired me to make some within the year. I've had my mom's recipe now for a while but am looking for the best food processor to grate the sweet potato and pumpkin. To my knowledge, conkies and stew dumplings are the same and must have sweet potato.
Wonderful! Stew dumplings and Conkies are the same thing, there are just called by different names, don't ask me I have no idea why lol. A food processer is a wonderful tool to have in your kitchen. I hate gartering. You'll need to grater sweet potato, pumpkin, and coconut. Hope you enjoy making the Conkies. Thanks for watching, Happy New Year.
@@Tinaraine Happy New Year to you too
Really excited to use your recipe.
Hi Tinaraine. Another good video. You had me cracking up when you talked about the larda, the crookus bag and making pap. 😂😂😂. You're right they never measured anything but everything always tasted real good.
Hi Fay, so glad you enjoyed it! I cant help going down memory lane. There were hard times but also good. My grandmother never measured but I don't know of anyone who could cook or bake like she could. I'm glad you were able to watch the video! Have a great evening
Well hello my friend thank you
Hello 👋to you as well and you are very welcome! Good to hear you, have a good night
I've been craving these for 10 years. I will make them this week
Jennie 10 years! That's a long time. Now you have the recipe make them and get rid of the cravings, if you prepare everything ahead of time it will go smoothly. thanks for watching. when you make them, write me and let me know how you like them.
@@Tinaraine I will definitely do that! Thank you for the excellent video :)
@@jennietoni22 It was all my pleasure!
This looks amazing👍❤️😍
Thank you so much 😋
Mom I was looking and waiting for you missing you, conkies looks delicious 😋
Erin, 🤗 I was having a little computer problem but its good to be back. Miss you guys. Have a good week
Thanks for sharing Tina. Have not had them since I was a little girl.
Navy, that long ago wow! Now you have no choice got to make some for old time sake.
Making some next weekend...enjoyed watching as usual..thanks Tina
Wonderful Sarie! This is the month, I will be making more this weekend, I have some friends who I'll be mailing them to.
Hi Tina, it is so good seeing you, was getting worried thought something was wrong. Happy Sunday! You put in your cookies what you prefer, continue doing what you are doing.
Hi Michele, Thank you so much! As long as the taste is good no need to change.. Nothing is wrong, I just had a little computer problem, but I believe it's fix now. No need to worry. Be bless and have a good night
A blessed good night to you also.😘
@@michelesealy7972 Thank you!
As far as I know when we were growing up when we were doing our conkies our ingredients for and still are pumpkin sweet potato coconut milk butter shortening sugar nutmeg cinnamon essence and of course the banana leaves to put the conkies that is how we been doing it for many years and I've seen all the people like myself doing it the same way I guess everybody have their own method
You loss me on the coconut milk, what about the plain coconut, and you forgot the cornmeal, was I missing something in there?
Thank you for your information god 🙏🙏 you
It's my pleasure! Glad you were able to watch
Hi Tina, your presentation is so bajan l0ve it.You take a flower bag for the corn meal. Conkies must raisins.
Hi Roger, bajan all the way lol! Thank you for watching
Thanks so much I will buy that one because I’m making some for Thanksgiving 🙏🏿😘
Fantastic, let me know how yours comes out.
I love this recipe.
How many conkies did this recipe make?
Hello Amanda, that recipe made 20 Conkies
@@TinaraineThanks! Will definitely try this for Independence.
Hey Tina! I just put my turkey in the oven, lol, watching.
Hi Paulette, You just put your turkey in the oven, I guess your going to be up for awhile. don't fall asleep have a good night
@@Tinaraine 😁
Yes you add sweet potatoes. That is how my mom made it.
Yes, this is the good old fashion way I know of, it is moist and delicious, I cant wait till November to start making them again.
Ofcourse we put sweet potatoes in conkies, cookies and stew dumplings are the same thing, growing up in 1960s was great.
*conkies* the spell check got me.
I know what you meant, that spell check can be annoying at times
Back in the day we called them stew dumplings. ..I'm bajan...
I thought there were one in the same. but some people say when eggs and milk is added there become stew dumpling. I don't know because it taste like conkies. Thanks for watching
How much conkies will you get from this mixture.
Hi Aunty Dee, I don't remember how many I got from that mixture. If you hang in there I will be making them again in a couple weeks, I'll let you know then.
Ok thanks.
I'm going to try it
Hi Yvonne, when you try it let me know how you like it, its one of Barbados favorites
Hi Tiraraine, I'm surprised as a bajan you don't use mixed essence in none of your recipes.
Its, not sold here, but I will go on line and try to find some. Thanks for watching
Tina I thought you ran away to 🇧🇧..Great to see you..
Lol Velcia, I'm still here. I was having some computer problems, but I believe the problem is fix. Thank you for the love it's great to be back
Good afternoon miss Tinarane... before I comment on your fabulous conkies . I'm happy to hear that my little sugar bear 🐻Camden is feeling better. I hope to see him in your Thanksgiving or Xmas video . It's always an added bonus . Now about the controversy over conkies . You must keep doing your thing , because it's all in the taste & presentation that matters. I believe the reason for the name stew dumplins is how you demonstrated the technique placing leaves in the bottom of the pot so water would not seep through hence the name " STEWDUMPLINS" . I find some of your viewers can be a bit critical . I don't think they know the definition of the word invent , because milk & eggs were around before you & I were born . My mother and grandmother all my old ancestors made conkies differently but they were delicious . I make my own with butternut or buttetcup squash which is rich in colour and tasty . All that said I will be making some for our independence. Until then ; keep sweet and as usual hugs and kisses 💋for baby Camden. Have a good day 💓
Hi Angela good night! Camden is doing so much better, we were worried about him for awhile, the Dr said it was an ear infection and put him on an antibiotic but he was still not feeling well for awhile. we recognize he was cutting teeth, a few teeth came bursting out, after that he's back to his old self at home and daycare. Thank you for your kind words I appreciate you for writing and your concern for Camden. I definitely will be making more videos with Camden for the holidays . Thanks so much for writing
Good morning miss Tinarane... I'm happy to hear that my little sugar bear 🐻 Camden is feeling better , so you know that pretty soon he will be spending lots of time with you because he will have lots of teeth to eat your goodies . I would like to wish you & your family a happy Thanksgiving and special hugs for baby Camden.
Good show. What is the size of the pot STEAMER and by whom is it made? Thanks
Hi Darlington, I haven no idea lol! You'll need a large pot for your conkies and if you happen to have a steamer that can fit inside perfect, if you don't just add banana leaves or chutes on the inside. My pots are very old I've had them a very long time, I will be replacing them in the near future.
Ok Tina can you send me one via Fed Ex please, lol, looks really good; not making any this year, too much is going on.
Yes you have a lot going on with the moving, no time for making conkies. I would be happy to send you one via Fed Ex
@@Tinaraine Ohhh no I wouldn't put you through that trouble, enjoy my Friend and have a blessed week. Xo
@@EverythingPaulette I know you wouldn’t, have a good night
Nice..
Thank you! Cheers!
I don't want conkies without raisins lol ...must have and must be wrapped in banana leave
That's what I'm talking about, raisin gives it that unique taste and the banana leave gives it the flavor, its a must. Thanks for watching have a great evening.
How many cookies does this recipe make.
This recipe makes about 20 conkies, and that depends on how big you make them.
About to try these now brb
Let me know how you like them.
Can conkies be made in foil?
I would not make them directly in foil, use parchment paper then wrap in the foil paper.
I love raisins in my conkies.
Gloria me too, I enjoy having them in my cakes, but I only put a little in the conkies cause everyone don't like them.
Hi Tina, it's a pleasure to see you again, appreciate the konkies recipe, just on time, i got my pumpkin and brought my corn flour last week, will be geting my banana leaves and my coconuts this week!
Sounds great! cant wait to hear how yours come out. By the way don't say corn flour, say corn meal other wise some bajans gone get mad at you for saying flour lol. If you follow this recipe you and your friends will enjoy your conkies. Have a great evening
Tina some people would use yellow plantains instead of sweet potatoes.🇬🇾
Pass de plate !!!!!! I call ma ma'am tell her make me some but she say take to long !!!!!
I am jealous right now 😆😆 or maybe just hungry 🍽 thanks, bajan living in U.S
Hi Tayle! Bajan living in US 😀 You have to surprise your mom by making her some conkies. Plan everything ahead of time and then its just a matter of combining all ingredients together. Believe me your mom will be so happy you did it.
What is pap?
I am guessing you are not a Bajan lol. Pap is corn porridge, better known as Pap
@@Tinaraine my family is but I’m not lol Iz ah yankee 😂. Oh okay yea i like porridge.
@@rashodjackson5687 Ok got you! I thought you lived in Barbados. Porridge used to be my favorite years ago when I was not worried about calories. 😊
@@Tinaraine i wish i did maybe one day, my family are the Skeetes, Haynes, hinds, holder, linde(Lindo), Alleyne, Martin, Martindale, & Thompson . My family were from St Andrew, St Joseph, St Thomas and St Lucy. Imma make me some pap this weekend just because.
I have made some changes in my Conkies. I use coconut milk coconut palm sugar coconut oil and more cornflour than cornmeal.
Hi Sonia, sounds like you added some healthy ingredients to your conkies. as long as there come out tasting delicious that's all the matters
It was an experiment and they came out nice
I use both eggs and milk, it makes it very creamy. That's how I like it. Creamy.
Thank you Claudia, that's how I like it as well, glad I'm not the only one who uses eggs. 😂I believe however you enjoy it, is how you should make it. Thanks for watching
Where is the coconut 🥥
You must have missed it, I added 2 cups of coconut.
So sorry Tina I had to rewind and look again I saw it, so so sorry carry on, what is the name of the corn meal.you makes me laugh 😂
I had some Indian girl cornmeal my sister in law brought me from Brooklyn but it was not enough so I added grace fine cornmeal to it. I really don't think it matters. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Hey, was that all purpose flour you used? Thanks.
Hi Ally Happy Sunday! Yes 😊 it was all purpose flour
@@Tinaraine Happy Sunday 🙏😊
My mom make her conkies just like how you are doing your
Hi Cecila, As long as the conkies come out tasting good that's all that really matters. Some people get very upset at the fact that people add milk and eggs, as you know its all optional. I'm glad your mom makes hers just like mine so I know there taste good
@@Tinaraine absolutely
Don’t agree with you Tinaraine. I think I’m around your age. Egg is used by some other territories but certainly not barbados.
Remember some people are allergic to egg and plus you’re not doing cake. I do mine natural and they are a die for. No eggs nor milk. My moisture comes from the pumpkin
@@audreylovell-wickham5017 I respect your opinion we can both agree to disagree. You sound like a woman that know your dishes so I am sure you make make some great conkies. Thanks your your responds.
Well that’s what I thought too Joyce Greene. The natural way all the way
No egg in myp conkies, i never see my gran use egg.
How much lard would you use?
Hi Sonia, I mention in the video I don't use Lard instead I used 1/4 cup of coconut oil.
Sweet potato alwas go into the conkies.
I grew up seeing my grandmother add sweet potatoes to her conkies, so to me its a must
That is a lot of sugar. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Tina everybody do them different
Yes they do! And that's the good thing about it!
Conkies
That Devil worshipper "Guy Fawkes" had nothing to do with the black descendants of the enslaved of Barbados and their celebration of Independence and Bajan Conkies, the only link to such is two lines from Wikipedia.
I dont believe I've ever said Guy Fawkes had anything to do with enslaved of Barbados, what I talked about is Guy Fawkes trying to blow up the British parliament and because he failed to do so, the king order that on the 5th of November will be a day of celebration and that day will be called Guy Fawkes day. people in the Island celebrated by making this traditional dish we call conkies.
@@Tinaraine Okay
We call it dukonu in Ja i hate the stuff
You hate it, why? It's so good especially with a cup of tea or coffee.
Good evening. The original conkie / stew dumpling does not contain milk nor eggs. When you do that you are making cake. We should stick to the Bajan tradition and keep our Bajan culture. Do not invent. Thank you. Have a good night.
Hi Joyce, good night, I love the bajan traditions and would always be mindful to stay true to it's culture. Me adding milk and eggs is just my preference but its optional to others. Its like years ago you were limited to the amount of things you did with a breadfruit, you boil it or roast it, now today you make pies, flour, chips etc. Now that don't mean we've moved away from the culture, it only means we've evolved. I appreciate you watching the video. Have a great evening
I'm from Barbados and it's not that serious. It's a UA-cam video and it's fine to make it your way.
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