On Taste of the Caribbean today, we have one of our favorite beach eats, conch fritters. A batter is made into which conch, peppers, onions, and seasonings are mixed, and then spoonfuls of the batter are dropped into the deep fryer. Served with a dipping sauce, it’s the perfect partner to a cold Turks Head or other island brew. These beauties were found at Da Conch Shack, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, where you can see the conch pulled from the ocean right before your eyes. For photos and details of our visits to Da Conch Shack, read our trip report!
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Taste of the Caribbean is in the mood for a festival today, so we take you to the Turks & Caicos Conch Festival, held each November in the Blue Hills area of Providenciales. There are a variety of events at the festival, but the best is the “Conch-etition,” where area chefs compete for the best of the fest in conch dishes, including conch chowder and conch salad. Above is the entry of Amanyara, which took second place in conch salad in the 2008 contest. Visit the festival, sample the dishes, and vote for your favorite! This year’s Turks & Caicos Conch Festival will take place on November 30, 2013. For…
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Today’s Taste of the Caribbean comes from Sunshine’s, the Nevis beach bar famous for the sting of their “Killer Bee.” Sunshine’s is not only about great drinks, but has some of the best food on the island. Among the tasty offerings is the Sunshine Salad. When I asked what was in it, I was told it was “made with love.” I can’t turn that down, and I wasn’t disappointed. For more on why Sunshine’s is one of our favorite beach bars, read our feature here. For all the images and stories of our trip to Nevis, read our trip reports!
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It’s a classic found throughout the Caribbean. Peas and rice accompany many of our favorite meals on our travels through the islands. This gorgeous plate of food was found at Hole in the Wall, on Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. It was recommended by our rental car agent (rental car guys and taxi drivers are some of the best sources of this kind of information). For more on our trips to Providenciales, read our Trip Reports! Or browse through our Travel Journal and Photos from the Turks & Caicos Islands!
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Good morning! Bonjour! Taste of the Caribbean embraces the French influence in the islands this morning, with the Pain du Chocolat, found at Geraud’s Patisserie on the island of Anguilla. Look at all those layers! I only wish Geraud’s would open a Wisconsin location! For more on our trips to Anguilla, including loads of delicious food, read our trip reports!
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Taste of the Caribbean takes us to the British Virgin Islands today. The Ceviche Salad at Coco Maya on Virgin Gorda is a refreshing blend of fresh fish, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, served over a bed of greens, and topped with a scoop of coconut sorbet. Pair it with the restaurant’s zingy Raspberry Chili Martini, with slices of jalapeño pepper, and you may just have found the perfect lunch. It hits the spot after you finish “The Crawl” at The Baths! For more on our trip to Virgin Gorda, including The Baths, Coco Maya, Savannah Bay, and Hog Heaven, read our Virgin Gorda trip report!
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Today we’re serving up an authentic Anguillan breakfast, complete with whole fried fish and johnnycakes. This dish was served to us at Anacaona Boutique Hotel, located on Meads Bay in Anguilla, one of the best hotel bargains on the island. On Thursday nights, Anacaona serves up an Anguillan buffet along with a performance of the Mayoumba Folkloric Theatre, a show of stories and songs portraying the history of the island. For more from our 2010 trip to Anguilla, read our trip report here!
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Our daughter has always been a pretty adventurous orderer, surprising restauranteurs with her selections. When she was 7-years-old and we traveled to Mexico, she ordered squid and octopus. We began traveling to the Caribbean when she was 9, and she was the first to order some of the local fare, including oxtails. The rich stew of braised oxtails paired with rice, and in this case, the familiar onion rings, met with her approval. For more of our trips to the Turks & Caicos Islands, read our trip report and our journal entries.
