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Island Bites: Five (Not So) Hot Caribbean Sauces
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Some like it hot. Others, well, not so much. But even if you’re a hot-sauce hater you can still try a taste of the tropics. Just check out these five Caribbean condiments that deliver […]
Nigel Spence: A Holiday Brussel Sprouts Recipe
With the holidays upon us once again my thoughts always turn to new and improved recipes for the many dinners to be hosted during the season. Lately I have been on a mission to update side dishes that usually don’t […]
A Caribbean Harissa Recipe
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Shifting toward a whole food plant-based diet requires quite a bit of changes in the way one eats and presents quite a challenge in keeping the dishes interesting. Bold flavors along with great eye appeal […]
A Perfect Caribbean Crab Recipe
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Food and travel shows have created such a blending of cultures that the food scene is now exploding with a sophistication of tastes never before seen. Even the simplest of dishes quickly transform into being […]
The Best Little Curry House in Anguilla
Finding Good Korma in Anguilla By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s billed as the best little curry house in Anguilla. And by little, they do mean little. Good Korma, which opened in the village of Blowing Point, has got […]
The Influence of Tamarind on Trinidadian Cuisine
By Fernando Franco CJ Contributor With the heavy Indian influence on Trinidadian cuisine, I was not surprised to see tamarind used in so many recipes when I first came to the island. This brown, curved pod-like fruit, which grows on […]
A Secret Rum Shack in St Martin
It’s a quiet hillside residential neighborhood over looking Pinel Island. It’s not the place you’d ever expect to see a colorful, Creole-style rum shack. But that’s what makes Ma Doudou such a pleasant surprise — because this secret rum shack […]
A Great Caribbean Hot Sauce Recipe
By Fernando Franco CJ Contributor International pop star Beyoncé Knowles Carter made attention-grabbing headlines earlier this year when she released a new song that included the phrase “hot sauce in my bag swag” in her lyrics. It simultaneously set the […]
Five Caribbean Food Trends to Watch Right Now
What to watch for in the Caribbean culinary scene By Fernando Franco CJ Contributor Every year, I look forward to the emerging food trends because I am always on the lookout for fresh sources of inspiration in my kitchen. These […]
What to Buy When You’re In Eleuthera
Where to shop local By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: When you’re choosing a Caribbean souvenir, ALWAYS buy local. Something that’s actually made where you bought it, by a […]
Nigel Spence: Jamaica’s New Croc Pot
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As a Professional Chef, usually when anyone mentions the word “crockpot” to me, I immediately envision a big saucepan with a timer and electrical cord – a pot used to simmer sauces, soups and meat […]
The Caribbean’s Street Food Capital
Above: a corn soup stand at Queen’s Park Savannah By Alexander Britell PORT OF SPAIN — On the streets of this city, everywhere you look is an artist. And he’s usually called a doubles man. Every day he makes doubles, […]
There’s a New Jerk Shack at Beaches Turks and Caicos
Above: the new Jerk Shack By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Head’s up, jerk lovers! There’s a new place to get your fix of the fiery Jamaican barbecue. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa opened its new Jerk […]
The Caribbean’s Best Churros
Above: the churros at “Churros bueno” stand in Playa del Carmen (all photos by CJ) PLAYA DEL CARMEN — The long strings of fried dough known as “churros” originated in Spain, but have long been mainstays in much of Latin America, […]
10 Secret Caribbean Restaurants
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A GOOD MEAL is its own reward, made all the sweeter when you have to venture off the beaten path to seek it out. Here, in 10 Caribbean destinations, we’re sharing our favorite “secret” […]
Caribbean Cookbook: Crab Stew and Coconut Arancini From Puerto Rico
THE LATEST edition of Caribbean Cookbook comes to us from the Condado Plaza Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This recipe for Salmorejo (Crab Stew) and Coconut Arancini is the brainchild of Executive Chef Germania Maria Diaz, who delighted attendees […]
Caribbean Eats: At Curacao’s Tempo Doeloe, a Taste of Indonesia
CURACAO’s long colonial Dutch history has, among other things, led to a cornucopia of culinary experiences available on the island. That means that, wherever you go on the island, you can find a wide variety of flavours from the Netherlands, […]
Caribbean Eats: In the Dominican Republic’s Bavaro, the Art of Chicken
Above: Solo Pollo in Bavaro (all photos by CJ) BAVARO — Yes, they serve other things here. But at a place called “Only Chicken,” why would you order anything else? Solo Pollo, as it’s actually known, is a small outdoor-only […]
In St Croix, Celebrating “Local”
Above: produce at the St. Croix Agriculture and Food Fair (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ST CROIX — “Easy now. It’s hot.” That’s the warning from Velma Cruz, who’s been bringing her hot sauce to St Croix’s Agriculture […]
Is This The Caribbean’s Best Sandwich?
IT’S NOT a roti, not a wrap, not doubles. Is it street food? Is it fine dining? It’s called the “Bokit,” and it might just be the best sandwich in the Caribbean. To call it a sandwich is a bit […]
The Best Shark Sandwich in Trinidad
Above: Maracas Beach (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell MARACAS BEACH, TRINIDAD — “We eat them before they eat us.” That’s the common refrain in Trinidad, where a shark sandwich is one of the country’s de facto national dishes. […]
Nigel Spence: Making the Trip to Jamaica’s Hellshire Beach
Above: Hellshire Beach By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Firstly, I want to send love and good vibes to my fellow New Yorkers and all those who suffered greatly especially in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and […]
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