A walk in a foodie's shoes.
The Barbados Food and Rum Festival is a celebration of the growing, exceptional talent in the “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean”. For the 9th edition of the Festival, local Barbadian Chefs and Mixologists are being honoured and celebrated for a series of events from today Thursday, October 18th until Sunday, October 21st. Expect your taste […]
Fresh. Fluffy. Flaky. If your crust doesn’t fit within this description in my book, it isn’t even a crust worth looking at. The Tornado Patty With a unique name like “The Tornado Patty” I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try this since I had never heard of it!… as I write and look at […]
Roasting breadfruit is a traditional Caribbean method to prepare this juicy and nutritional ground provision. Almost found in anyone’s yard around Barbados, Breadfruit trees are one of nature’s healthiest natural starches. Rich in dietary fiber, it is considered to be a “cholesterol controller”. When these gems are fully ripened, their “meaty” flesh resembles a creamy […]
I honestly have to say that out of all the conkies in the whole of Buhbados… these conkies made by Petra are the moistest, most flavourful, and heavenly conkies I have ever tasted. Sold fresh and warm out of the oven, Ms. PetraĀ sells these beautiful tributes to our culture every Sunday at New Dimensions […]
The Mill restaurant is quite centrally located in Industrial Park, St.Thomas. It is pretty impossible to miss with a historical windmill planted right at the doorstep of this laid back, outdoor dining spot. I even caught some children playing inside, as they entertained themselves while awaiting for their lunch to be served. The atmosphere here […]
This is a vegetarian recipe adapted from my mother’s inventive breakfast sides. This is a curry flavoured base dish – great for breakfast or to add as a side. Ingredients 1 sweet potato 1 can of chickpeas 1 small onion 1-2 tbl sp olive oil 1/4 cup of water 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 1 […]
Like many local restaurants in Barbados blessed with a comfortable and scenic atmosphere, Rolli’s is no exception. Being located in the heart of Pelican Village (a local center filled with culture, local arts and crafts, and small businesses), this laid back bar and restaurant serves up some pretty good food without “brekkin ya pocket”. This […]
If you’re a Bajan reading this then you already know what Flying Fish is, and it’s historical meaning to our country Barbados. For my international visitors, flying fish are tiny fish which can make powerful, self-propelled leaps into the air, using their wing-like fins to glide considerable distances over the water’s surface. This uncommon ability […]
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, then fish cakes are the perfect combination of savory, crispy, fluffy, and light! These meatless little puffs of joy are filled with chunks of cod (salt fish) and monuments of fresh herbs. This Bajan treat is an island-wide favorite, which is commonly served at parties and events. Impress […]
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