Saint Martin is a small island in the Caribbean that is divided between France and the Netherlands. The southern portion of the island belongs to the Netherlands, and is referred to as Sint Maarten, while the northern half is French and called Saint Martin. Its history is similar to neighboring islands – it was occupied […]
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Spice it up in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Welcome to the next stop on our tasty tour: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines! It’s a country made up of several beautiful islands in the Lesser Antilles chain in the Caribbean/Atlantic, and is a Commonwealth nation. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was originally inhabited by Caribs, and then many Africans who were enslaved on nearby […]
Recipe of the Week: Martiniquan Fruit Salad
Martinique is technically part of France, so French food and culture is clearly abundant. It is, however, right in the middle of the Caribbean, so tropical fruits, rum, and other exotic ingredients are dominant. Today’s Recipe of the Week is Martiniquan Fruit Salad. This light and easy dish is a common finish to a meal, […]