Food & Drink

This section of the Island Origins Magazine website includes content on Caribbean food and drink including articles, recipes, places to go, things to do, and chef profiles. Learn about the traditional and the exotic, from Dominican Sancocho (Stews of the Seven Meats), to Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish, to Vegetarian Burgers made with Caribbean flare.

You can also read about the lives of some Caribbean chefs inside of and beyond the kitchen, how to go on a culinary adventure, and how to add a little spice to your life. Read on, for more Caribbean food and drink info.

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...
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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...

Vegan Garlic Hummus Ranch Dressing

Another new LIFE CHANGING recipe! I’m a sucker for all things saucy especially ranch but I wanted a lighter/lower calorie version of the real thing that didn’t...

Celebrate Bahamas Independence with 4 Courses of Traditional Food

Bahamian cuisine is a unique fusion of African, Caribbean and European influences, bringing together fresh seafood, tropical fruits and a plethora of spices into a...
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Explore The Rich Caribbean Food History at This Landmark Exhibit

From your grandma's dutch pot to the classic mortar and pestle used to grind spices, Caribbean food has evolved thanks to these iconic tools of yore. Now...
Bahamian Conch Fritters Island Origins Magazine Spring 2018

Bahamian Conch Fritters

For a close-to-authentic taste of the Bahamas, you'll want to try these Bahamian conch fritters. While nothing beats the taste of conch fresh from the island waters,...

Holiday Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Caribbean Foodies

The holiday season is here in full force: with parties, decorations, grand dinners, and of course, presents! Finding the perfect gift however for family and friends can...

6 Best Caribbean Food and Cocktail Recipes for Summer According to These Chefs

“What is your favorite summer food?” For the Caribbean chef, remembering warm days in the sun and mouth-watering treats evokes the euphoria of street-side fare,...

3 Unique Hispanic Heritage Month Recipes

Each year, the Latin community looks forward to Hispanic Heritage Month to commemorate and recognize Latin countries’ freedom from Spain and the cultural milestones they...

6 Dishes Caribbean Americans Eat on Thanksgiving

While most Caribbean nations don’t celebrate the American version of Thanksgiving in their respective islands, the diaspora currently living in the United States have adopted...

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