Oh, Guadeloupe! This gorgeous nation boasts a bevy of delicious food; and as a French overseas department, it’s got a certain je ne sais quoi. The food in Guadeloupe is primarily Creole, however, and that mixed with the other cultural influences, creates a pretty tasty cuisine. This week we’re going French and making Ratatouille. This […]
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Good Grub in Guadeloupe
Welcome to Guadeloupe! It’s an archipelago in the Leeward Islands, and an overseas department and region of France. The archipelago consists of five main islands – the two largest (Bass-Terre and Grande-Terre) are separated by a sound and form the shape of a butterfly. Christopher Columbus arrived on Guadeloupe in 1493, and the French settled in […]
Recipe of the Week: Coconut Mousse
Montserrat is a tiny island in the Caribbean; it’s lush and green, full of rich history and culture, and evidently, full of delicious food. Montserratian dishes contain a touch of European (especially Irish), a splash of African, and a dash of Caribbean flavour. Seafood is often the star of most meals, but meat and poultry […]