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.

Cuban Beer - Cerveceria la Tropical

Cuba’s Oldest Brewery Finds a New Home in Wynwood

Tucked away among the bustling bars and art galleries of Wynwood lies a piece of pre-revolutionary Cuba rescued from history. Welcome to Cervecería La Tropical...
Caribbean holiday traditions

Remembering old-school Caribbean Holiday Traditions

Celebrate the holidays Caribbean island-style with these beloved family traditions and good luck charms for the New Year. My first memories of Christmas were filled with the holiday...

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...

Below Deck Star and Classy Chef Natasha de Bourg Talks Cooking with Caribbean Roots

Photography: Cheers Photography Trinidad Delving into a delicious dish, you can often taste the personality of the cook behind it. It may...
Rum Punch Recipe

Upgrade your Holiday Rum Punch Recipe from Mixologist “Casanova”

If you're looking for an inventive holiday twist on your rum punch recipe, look no further that Barbadian mixologist Philip “Casanova” Antoine. Known throughout the Caribbean nightlife scene,...

Upgrade your Smoothie Game with This Vegan Cranberry Berry Smoothie

Yet, another recipe created from things I needed to use. After taking the photos for my Ginger Cranberry Whiskey Cocktail, I had a bag of cranberries that...

Upgrade your Thanksgiving sides with these Caribbean recipes

The Thanksgiving season is here, celebrating family, friends...and food, or course! Along with the traditional roasted turkey, the special thanksgiving dinner also provides a great opportunity to...
A picture jerk chicken and plantain kebabs.

These Jamaican Comfort Food Recipes Take Us Back Home

Nothing summons a sense of home quite like the scent of something familiar and delicious cooking on the stove. For those seeking some respite for both body...

Celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage In Greater Fort Lauderdale

The Greater Fort Lauderdale community encompasses a wide and diverse array of cultures, and this month it’s time to enjoy a multitude of festive fêtes...
Haitian Chef

Haitian Chef Vicky Colas Shares Her Ultimate Holiday Recipes

Are you looking to start a small culinary-related business, but don’t want the overhead that comes with maintaining an industrial kitchen? Haitian chef Vicky Colas, owner of...

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