Holiday Gift Guide 2024

We invite you to parang with us for the season! For those of you who may not know, parang is the Trinidadian act of merrymaking around the holidays. In Trinidad and Tobago, the festivities start in October and extends through early January. You can’t parang with us in person, but that’s ok as we’re bringing the parang to you! For the holidays, try flavors that will have you singing to the sweet notes of parang music! These flavors make for wonderful treats for the holidays. All of our flavors are handcrafted by us in small batches, and feature many locally sourced ingredients. Scroll down to find the perfect fit for your loved ones. If you still need help choosing the right gift, contact us. You can fill out our form, email, text, or call.

For delivery by December 25th, please adhere to these deadlines. For regular shipping, order by Sunday, December 15th (East Coast can order through Wednesday, December 18th). For express shipping, fill out this form to place orders by Thursday, December 19th. For curbside pickup (Washington, DC metro area), place orders by Friday, December 20th.

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Getting Into Parang Season

The twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago is filled with much diversity, and so parang is rooted in Spanish/Venezuelan origins. Trinis love to fete and have a good time, so it’s no surprise that the word derives from the Spanish word parranda, which is another way of saying party.

The season is filled with much celebration, often involving a lot of eating, drinking, and having a good time (looking at you Scrunter). During this period, it’s common for groups of family and friends to stop by each other’s houses for a bite to eat, a few sips to drink, and to give old talk. Dancing and singing may be involved!

Common foods and beverages for the season include fried nuts and channa (chickpeas), black cake (Caribbean fruit cake), paime, pastelles, sorrel, ponche de crema, and ginger beer. Homemade bread and cakes are abundant, along with a plethora of meats. Must haves for meal preparation include spices and condiments such as pepper sauces, chow chow, and Caribbean green seasoning (you may know this as Island Herb Blend). This is among the tastiest of seasons and we’re so excited to be sharing a bit of our culture with you.

Bringing The Parang To You!

We’re bringing you some awesome flavors, and quality is our utmost priority. That is why all of our flavors are handcrafted in small batches by us. We’re literally bringing these flavors from our home to yours. And, being based in the DMV (Washington, DC metro area), we are doing our best to source as locally as possible. Our sauces and seasonings are made with local ingredients from Black-owned farms in Prince Georges County, Maryland and Washington, DC.We’re proud to partner with local farmers to bring these sauces to you!

If you’re looking for unique handmade gifts from a small Black-women owned/BIPOC business, you can’t go wrong with these flavors. They are perfect for foodies, hot sauce collectors, people who like travel, or anyone who just likes to eat. Who doesn’t like to eat? You can buy our flavors individually, or as part of a custom basket. Either way, we can include a custom handwritten note with each order.

A Note About Ordering

We’re now taking orders for the holidays. If you’d like to specify a shipping date, let us know. You can leave us a note during the ordering process. The benefit of being a small business is that we can cater to your needs, and accommodate special requests. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We can be reached by email at hello[at]camellaskitchen[dot]com and via phone at (240) 473-2440. We’re open to both call or text.

So, what are you waiting for? Make sure to parang the right house this year! Don’t let the following be you 😉