The Farine Man of Les Coteaux Village, Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation

Have you ever heard about Farine? Today, we head to Les Coteaux Village, Tobago, to meet Brian Elder, also known as “Farine Man” of Jah Is Boss Farine, to take a deep dive into the fascinating process of converting Cassava into the versatile, healthy and delicious staple food that is Farine.
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[@mariellamccarthy2902]

I love Farine so much. I always purchase whenever I'm returning from Tobago, but this is a lot of work it makes me appreciate and love it even more.

[@isabellaramsingh4631]

Thanks foodie nation for highlighting this .it was a delight watching the process . wishing him and his wife the best in life , truly an inspiration.

[@akmandy7527]

We have the same in Ghana and it's called "Gari". It's amazingly produced the same way.

[@cherry-annthomas6330]

I’ll never complain about d price of farine again. That is a lot of work and you really have to love what you are doing to do this amount of labor. As someone earlier said ‘it’s a labor of love.’ Totally enjoyed this video and wud continue to purchase your product. I think I’ll come look for y’all and purchase some. Tnx again for this video. Btw, I enjoyed your genius way of drying out the liquid by using the dryer side of the washing machine🫣. Smart guy

[@feliciav.ramnanandavidson5923]

It’s nice to see the different ways Farine is made, in Guyana we eat it with roast meat. It’s a true labour of love

[@cherrylbristol6980]

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[@ReapingWhatYouSow]

Farine is life. I will definitely be looking for it on the shelves. Thanks for sharing

[@shellymorris2748]

The Amerindians in Guyana use a matapee to squeeze the cassava dry. Nothing from the process is wasted. The water is settled and the starch is dried and can be used for baking, porridge or even starching clothes. The liquid is boiled down to make cassareep.

[@LucyMorningstar999]

I really enjoyed seeing this process. Glad to see there are still people who do this. I love his knowledge and his passion. He knows everything about the old ways, while incorporating modern ways.

[@wendyking2612]

When I was younger and going to Tobago to visit my family during the summer time, my great aunt thought me how to make Farine. I love it.

[@pamcilmarchan3289]

I just love Farine reminds me of my childhood days in Moriah

[@bagolive]

I wish all local food processors will showcase how they produce their own products and their hard work so customers should not complain about the price

[@patsyletren3127]

Love what you all doing. God’s blessings upon your business in Jesus name

[@michelleewing4574]

I order my farine from the Farine man directly.. He has the best tasting farine in Tobago and possibly Trinidad.... Wonderfully made.. Big up you and your team Brian... Who Jah bless......... 👏🏽👏🏽

[@nka0794]

Do you have num

[@chiangjacob6477]

Nah ,I would beg to differ

[@charitybridgeman2022]

Im so proud if him! It is better than Cornflakes!

[@donnaa.melville3654]

Great job mr Elder...I will be checking you when ever I am home....by the way ...genius way to spin out all that cassava juice....

[@beverlyelliott76]

Congratulations Brian! You're doing well. The job is labour intensive but your love for what you're doing comes through in the finished product. Always a hard working youngman you have the natural sweetman. I remember buying local sweets n treats from your mom always very well presented and tasty! All the very best.

[@ojaycaesar9399]

Now i see where i could get my regular suply of farine . Thumbs up Brain.

[@honeybeemelo]

Where was this machine when I was growing up. I know this process well growing up in St Lucia. We call the raw cassava “manioc”

[@ChefDaphneeFrancois]

Haitians eat “manioc” too i think they fry it

[@darnellchapman1464]

Great appreciation for such hard work.Lived inT&T for ten years and got addicted to farine.Cant do without some in my pantry. When I cannot get it, I go searching all around till I find someone .Thanks for the hard work.

[@amoses585]

I'll have to show my parents tonight this video. It'll remind them of home a lot. 🇹🇹😎❤️!!

[@kneciaandall3884]

I grew up in Les coteaux the earlier years of my childhood. It felt great watching this video. Reminder of when my mom took me with her as a little girl and it will take her all day. Now there are machines to help shorten the process. I love your demonstration, u showed the original way and the modified way. Good job. I’m proud to watch this.

[@nigelkhan9278]

It’s beautiful to see you keeping our traditions and cuisine alive and well. Everyone should support your business. I love Trinidad measuring cup, your hand. Just like my tanty Punsee when see cooked. RIP.

[@KMBganpat28]

Always gets mines from carriacou, so glad it closer to home..

[@acenoku]

This is Gari in Ghana/Nigeria only without the spices or butter/coconut oil.

[@MilesofBeauty]

Wonderful episode! Thanks for sharing your craft. I remember eating dry farine when I was small. Delicious. Also these are the local products we should be promoting and exporting internationally.

[@abiabi521]

Gr8 job B. Your farine looks sooo good 👍. I've tried a few brands with much disappointment (husky with nil flavor) I'm looking for yours on d shelf or finding you. Thanks for your dedication and keeping the skill alive! 🥰😋

[@greenfeathersun1863]

U should write a book and document this process for preservation of this for future reference and generations

[@smiles.5927]

Boy I absolutely love that thing. My grandmother made it when I was younger. It's still my favorite country food. I'm from trinidad and I love my local foods, it's the best. Big props to the farine man😁

[@tanial5861]

I have never heard about this.. really interested in getting some now.

[@deloresdyer6255]

Thanks for sharing....brings back memories from my childhood days in Tobago

[@cherylallen9640]

Tobago 🇹🇹 is blessed

[@yanamartin3930]

Really enjoyed this episode very informative. Much success to you👍💯

[@alanagaj4058]

What a lovely video! Thanks for showing us how to make farine! It looks like a great product

[@letitialouison7311]

St.lucia still using the long time ago way to make the Farine but using a different way to squeeze the water out.❤️❤️

[@nka0794]

I was there recently and enjoyed talking to you, I learned a lot thanks

[@JonaeNPotterGill]

I bought some from the vendors at Fort King George in Scarbourough. Can't wait to try!

[@cherylallen9640]

Many blessings to you and your wife

[@blueflames5790]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. It’s a lot of hard work snd looks tasty 😋 😋😋😋

[@emmersonpierre8957]

that was our cereal in the morning with avocado and and a tip of salt mix to taste. that was our cornflakes

[@aaronlewis4526]

Wonderful process. I really enjoyed this episode.

[@stacycarty8995]

I enjoyed this video so much. Finally I get to see how its made.

[@NIGEL530]

That looks delicious but it’s sure a lot of work great video cheers from Orlando ✌️✌️💯❤️

[@SRoseBlog]

Tnx for sharing

[@judyparris1489]

Just looking at your video I'm so amazed I must get myself some .

[@dellam.8321]

My mom. Use to always make farine roti, omg it taste sooo good

[@karenobrien3824]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@priniqueash4430]

Wow I enjoy looking at the hard work ❤ Vincy

[@pamsamaroo3383]

Very interesting....enjoyed looking at this process,keeping the tradition alive.

[@marcellemcdonald7762]

God bless you.sir. 🙌 *Hard Work definitely pays off*

[@clairwilliams1782]

Very well done. All the best.

[@foodtalkswithmekavlogs]

Farine and zaboca with a pinch of salt is heaven iykyk.

[@ChefDaphneeFrancois]

Are you Haitian lol

[@mariellamccarthy2902]

Keep up the good work.

[@kakakhodenn9128]

oh boy. as a teenager, spending some of my summer holidays with my maternal grandfather, on his mountain side estate, called fondbellaire, in Penville, Dominica, i can vaguely recall going to a friend of his home, where farine was being made. the process of manually making the farine, is as the gentleman ascribed to. many of the town folks have no knowledge of the process. i was lucky. 🇨🇼🇩🇲🇨🇦

[@greenfeathersun1863]

Wow u are so innovative I love farine a lot of hard work

[@pallicock7020]

Brian, buy a Guyanese Amerindian MATAPEE to get the juice out of the grated cassava. You can process that entire bowl and more at once, with less of your energy.

[@gailjacob6017]

Hi I enjoy ur video learn a lot it is very informative thanks for sharing god bless you all

[@sommerbreeze01]

Oh gosh, I brought up some from my last trip, but it done😣😣 it was so good

[@shakti8550]

A labor of love…!!!

[@angellcateau6098]

Well executed!! I love farine

[@atag512]

So strange I discover this in St Lucia and boom...thanks for the video

[@blackbeautyalways6481]

I remember my mother making this. Keep it up

[@kingcharles4134]

I 've seen this done by Bow Down & Monica and it's such a process.God Bless you brother...

[@eac-guy7272]

Congratulations🎉on the exposure especially. May your business proper

[@lrncephil80]

Ate thus a lot whenever l visited my family in Grenada.

[@cherylallen9640]

Much love and blessings

[@b.g.5129]

Never had Farine. Would like to try it. I would make it as oatmeal. It looks so good. A good super food. Remember when Usain Bolt came on the running seen? He was asked, 'what made you such an excellent runner:' he responded, 'yellow yam.' Since that yellow yam price has skyrocketed. I have no doubt that dat is a super food also. This was interesting to watch.

[@cherylallen9640]

God bless your people

[@devbachu7072]

Well done greeting from TRInidad

[@gamingwithcp6921]

Lovely farine man sah so i has to try this 🙏

[@alduke8250]

Respect king blessings on this product

[@meguelquashie9915]

This was really good

[@jenellefife2569]

My favorite staple I loveeeeee it

[@jcr1382]

I appreciate what you do sir.

[@cherylallen9640]

I love it with sugar, just so

[@DNOJ]

Wait ... Big man using a twin top to ring out the cassava. 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Smart !

[@cherylallen9640]

I now love Farine , I will buy it now

[@kingcharles4134]

I know porridge with this farine will be AMAZING!!!

[@indiraharps6730]

Hardworking man good blessing

[@lucycan6363]

And woman, she was right there alongside him, helping wit all the hard work. Props to her too!

[@AvionOrr]

Impressive!!!

[@eustacerobinson1773]

❤🎉 when I come home, I know where to come and support the local economy

[@indiraharps6730]

Passed it on to next generation blessing

[@noeledwards1338]

Bro you are a true champion texas & 🇹🇹

[@nglza]

14:15 oh gawd meh mouth watering!❤❤

[@auntyp2980]

I.looooove farine

[@sherryannalexander1820]

excellent❤💖💞💯Can we see more of Tobago cooking niceness

[@rosemundyee6863]

That’s a lot, a lot of work. Hope you charge for your labor. God Bless your family .

[@cherrisefonrose]

Is there a way to save the milk from the casava to be used for sumn else like wen kneading flour for cassava bread? Or cassava milk drink or whatever.

[@casandraollivierre6367]

Lovey and fast work. How can I get one the machine to grate, I will like to get one, I can't take on the grating.

[@cherylallen9640]

God bless Tobago

[@indiraharps6730]

Wow that bless machine

[@pearlantoine4103]

I am a first time viewer also first time seeing how they make farine, I am asking is that the right way to peel Cassava.

[@lucycan6363]

I would like to think that since he is peeling 5 or 6 large bags of cassava, that he won't have time to peel it the traditional way. He has to take short cuts. Also he's not peeling for presentation, they're going to be grated, so I guess it's okay to just hack the skins off.

[@gisellewilliams8053]

First time seeing this i dont even know what is farine i think i have to try it

[@francesmcmillan3280]

Big up Brian love your farine.

[@gwendolynedwards-callender6016]

Thanks for reminding me of my time ....what is the price now just asking...

[@ACB2K]

Boy, I love you❤. You love wat you do, and I love it. I do hand work too, venetian plastering, it's hard work, and I LOVE it❤.

[@ceecee4243]

~ it is called garri in nigeria

[@denisewright3052]

Excellent job. Can the liquid be utilized in any way?

[@smilenine6528]

I think it can be used to make cassava starch

[@lucycan6363]

They can also make tapioca with it

[@marttinaalbert5009]

If i have to peel casava like that,all my fingers on de ground😂

[@kelcykawal9376]

I love farine

[@malisagreaves2633]

So ...How can I get my hands on an automatic grater as yours?

[@sylvester135757]

I love Farine

[@sylvester135757]

Farine and Cassava bread is lovely, I know it's hard work. Do you make starch ? I n Acono my mom and grandma use to give us in the morning with warm klim. Very nice.