A walk in a foodie's shoes.
These little puffs of joy are easy to make and are a part of a traditional Bajan breakfast. I also enjoy them as a snack! I discovered they pair seamlessly with a homemade cinnamon cream cheese spread which I highly recommend trying too. Ingredients 2lbs pumpkin 1 tsp salt 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking […]
Tides is a beachfront fine dining restaurant in Barbados, located in a prime location on the West Coast. From the attentive, friendly service to impeccably prepared food and spectacular sea view – it’s hard not to fall in love with this place! Pictured in the main photo is their chicken thai curry served in a […]
This was my first time attending the Barbados Food and Rum Festival, and I have to express a huge thank you to the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. for having me. This is my foodie review on Days One & Two of the Festival. The opening: ‘Night Out In Oistins’. A fun family affair, with Bajan […]
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 […]
I joined the Slow Food Challenge for the first time this year which was from September 2-9. This food challenge focuses on supporting the local community by purchasing locally sourced and produced foods. I incorporated locally bought foods from Cheapside Market in Bridgetown, along with herbs and vegetables from my home garden into some of […]
Looking for a delicious vegetarian recipe to add to any Meatless Monday or meatless everyday meal? These fritters tantalize your taste buds and enrich your nutritional intake of more vegetables too. I challenge you to get creative with your veggies and try this recipe! Ingredients Recipe makes about 12 fritters Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prohibition Restaurant and Speakeasy is a modern, cozy lounge and restaurant located in Midtown Miami. One night my roommate Zoe and I decided to look for a fun new restaurant to try, and we came across this gem, which introduced me to Truffle Oil…the beginning of life itself. We got all dolled up one Friday […]
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 […]
I loveeee Chili and this is definitely my best combo thus far! Sweet Potato Fries mixed with the savory flavors of chili, and the creaminess of guacamole, just spells out F-E-E-D M-E NOW! This dish is very easy to make and was designed to be a healthier version of the regular Chili Fries by substituting […]
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