Things you've brought back from the Caribbean
Feb 3, 2012 | 12:22 pm
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Feb 3, 2012 | 1:57 pm
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Feb 3, 2012 | 3:56 pm
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We have some bowls from Belize and cutting boards too, they are beautiful.
The cocoa is not processed. We can't get anything like it easily here.
If you are someplace they are selling it, ask if they will let you taste it. Keeping in mind that it's probably unsweetened, so it may be a bit bitter, you will understand as soon as you smell and taste it. It's got so much more cocoa flavor, very strong.
It's pure cocoa, very hard to describe, but it's very inexpensive (I want to say they were a buck a log when we got them) so it's totally worth it.
The cocoa is not processed. We can't get anything like it easily here.
If you are someplace they are selling it, ask if they will let you taste it. Keeping in mind that it's probably unsweetened, so it may be a bit bitter, you will understand as soon as you smell and taste it. It's got so much more cocoa flavor, very strong.
It's pure cocoa, very hard to describe, but it's very inexpensive (I want to say they were a buck a log when we got them) so it's totally worth it.
Feb 4, 2012 | 3:40 am
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1. Hand-carved bowls from Belize.
2. Hepatitis A from Cozumel.
3. Blue Agave tequila from Mexico.
4. So many insect bites I had an allergic reaction Guanaja, Honduras.
5. Silver jewelry from Cozumel.
6. Norovirus from Roatan Honduras.
7. Close-up video of a manta ray from Bloody Bay Wall, Cayman.
8. Coral and jellyfish stings from all over.
9. Memories.
2. Hepatitis A from Cozumel.
3. Blue Agave tequila from Mexico.
4. So many insect bites I had an allergic reaction Guanaja, Honduras.
5. Silver jewelry from Cozumel.
6. Norovirus from Roatan Honduras.
7. Close-up video of a manta ray from Bloody Bay Wall, Cayman.
8. Coral and jellyfish stings from all over.
9. Memories.
Feb 4, 2012 | 7:12 am
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We have some bowls from Belize and cutting boards too, they are beautiful.
The cocoa is not processed. We can't get anything like it easily here.
If you are someplace they are selling it, ask if they will let you taste it. Keeping in mind that it's probably unsweetened, so it may be a bit bitter, you will understand as soon as you smell and taste it. It's got so much more cocoa flavor, very strong.
It's pure cocoa, very hard to describe, but it's very inexpensive (I want to say they were a buck a log when we got them) so it's totally worth it.
The cocoa is not processed. We can't get anything like it easily here.
If you are someplace they are selling it, ask if they will let you taste it. Keeping in mind that it's probably unsweetened, so it may be a bit bitter, you will understand as soon as you smell and taste it. It's got so much more cocoa flavor, very strong.
It's pure cocoa, very hard to describe, but it's very inexpensive (I want to say they were a buck a log when we got them) so it's totally worth it.
Feb 6, 2012 | 10:51 am
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Save space for some products made from Guavaberry in St Martin. It's unique to the island and is really rather nice. Go to the Guavaberry store in Marigold and see what tickles your fancy. Both the liquer and the chocolate are lovely.
In terms of rum, I'd say Barbados rum is the pick of the locations you're going to. Try to find some Mount Gilboa - a rum by the whiskey-loving owner of the distillery who does all the Mount Gay premium rums.
In terms of rum, I'd say Barbados rum is the pick of the locations you're going to. Try to find some Mount Gilboa - a rum by the whiskey-loving owner of the distillery who does all the Mount Gay premium rums.
Last edited by EuropeanPete; Feb 6, 2012 at 5:50 pm
Feb 8, 2012 | 2:14 pm
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Does Guyana count? They have some amazing rum. My favorite is XM Royal Gold.
Feb 12, 2012 | 7:43 pm
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A bag full of fresh cloves from Granada. Made my tiny cruise ship cabin smell great for the rest of the trip!
Definitely try to get some fresh spices, though you might want to check on import regulations.
In Barbados, get some of the local hot sauce - I like the yellow kind with little red pepper chunks. My favorite is "Aunt May's" Picture on this page), and it is ridiculously cheap in the local grocery stores (about $2), and delicious on flying fish sandwiches. If you are in Barbados, go to the Oistins Fish Fry for dinner.
Definitely try to get some fresh spices, though you might want to check on import regulations.
In Barbados, get some of the local hot sauce - I like the yellow kind with little red pepper chunks. My favorite is "Aunt May's" Picture on this page), and it is ridiculously cheap in the local grocery stores (about $2), and delicious on flying fish sandwiches. If you are in Barbados, go to the Oistins Fish Fry for dinner.
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Feb 20, 2012 | 8:19 pm
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http://www.thespicehouse.com/recipes...arinade-recipe