The Sweet History of Caribbean Rum Cake and Black Cake
As the holiday season approaches, the Caribbean comes alive with traditions, one of the most cherished being the baking of rum cake and black cake....
Our Favorite Holiday Rum Cake from 3 Local South Florida Bakeries
While holiday rum cake is thought to have been brought to the Caribbean by British colonists in the 1700s, the boozy dessert was adapted and...
Lovango Resort & Beach Club Announces Second Annual “Taste of Lovango” Festival May 29th-June...
The four-day culinary event features programming and exclusive meals curated by world-renowned guest chefs, sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and HexClad
How Caribbean Chefs are Still Cooking and Surviving COVID-19
,In South Florida, for many Caribbean chefs and restaurateurs, serving island cuisine is both their life’s passion and their main money-maker, but their daily grinds came to...
3 Delicious Winter Comfort Foods from the Islands
When the temperature falls, traditional Caribbean winter comfort foods come to the table. From drinks to entrees, these recipes are perfect for your winter island-inspired...
No Mess Curry Chicken
From "My Modern Caribbean Kitchen", the first cookbook by Virgin-Islander Julius "The Chef" Jackson.
Yield: 10 Servings
INGREDIENTS
• 3 lb bone-in Chicken pieces (wings, thighs, drumettes)
• ½ cup desired poultry...
3 Inspiring Caribbean Content Creators You Need to Follow Immediately
From YouTubers to bloggers, TikTok stars to Instagram influencers, Caribbean content creators are drawing from their island roots, sharing their talents while cultivating a loyal...
Chef Irie’s Seared Scallops in Sauce Chien
Recipe by Chef Irie
In the Afro-Caribbean themed episode of Taste the Islands Season II, Chef Irie prepares these scallops with French Caribbean sauce chien or ‘dog sauce’,...
Dominican Sancocho de Siete Carnes (stew of seven meats)
Here is a delicious recipe for the Dominican Sancocho De Siete Carnes including beef, pork, chicken and goat meat.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb stew beef (flank, chuck or round)
...
5 Delicious and Unique Jerk Recipes
Jerk is a uniquely Caribbean way to season and prepare meat — spicy, smoked and grilled. As a seasoning, it is a complex blend of...
