Introduction: Goat water is one of the Caribbean’s most iconic soup-stews, and in Antigua and Barbuda it is a hearty, deeply spiced dish often reserved for weekends, celebrations and gatherings. Cultural Background: Goat water is one of the Caribbean’s most iconic soup-stews, and in Antigua and Barbuda it is a hearty, deeply spiced dish often […]
Introduction: Saltfish and Chop Up is one of the most common breakfasts eaten across Antigua and Barbuda. Cultural Background: Saltfish and Chop Up is one of the most common breakfasts eaten across Antigua and Barbuda. Salted cod became a Caribbean staple centuries ago, when fish was preserved with salt to survive long sea voyages and […]
Introduction: Saltfish buljol (from the French “brule-gueule”, meaning “burnt mouth”, a reference to its bold seasoning) is a shredded salted cod salad eaten across the Eastern Caribbean, including Anguilla, where it is paired with fried bakes — a softer, puffier cousin of the johnny cake. Cultural Background: Saltfish buljol (from the French “brule-gueule”, meaning “burnt […]
Introduction: This richly spiced, extra-hearty goat stew is prepared in large batches for Anguilla’s Summer Festival, the island’s biggest annual celebration held each July and August, marking the anniversary of emancipation. Cultural Background: This richly spiced, extra-hearty goat stew is prepared in large batches for Anguilla’s Summer Festival, the island’s biggest annual celebration held each […]
Introduction: Goat Water is one of Anguilla’s most iconic dishes, a thick, richly spiced goat stew often served at celebrations, church fundraisers and the island’s famous Anguilla Summer Festival. Cultural Background: Goat Water is one of Anguilla’s most iconic dishes, a thick, richly spiced goat stew often served at celebrations, church fundraisers and the island’s […]
Introduction: Rice and pigeon peas is the quintessential Caribbean side dish, and Anguilla’s version is no exception — a fragrant, coconut-infused rice studded with tender pigeon peas, served alongside almost every savoury main on the island, from stewed saltfish to grilled crayfish. Cultural Background: Rice and pigeon peas is the quintessential Caribbean side dish, and […]
Introduction: Stewed saltfish is a hearty midday staple in Anguillian homes, distinct from the cold buljol served at breakfast. Cultural Background: Stewed saltfish is a hearty midday staple in Anguillian homes, distinct from the cold buljol served at breakfast. Here the fish is simmered in a tomato-based sauce with island seasonings and served hot over […]
Introduction: Surrounded by reef-rich waters, Anguilla has a strong tradition of fresh fish cookery, and a hearty, tomato-based fish chowder is a common way to use the day’s catch. Cultural Background: Surrounded by reef-rich waters, Anguilla has a strong tradition of fresh fish cookery, and a hearty, tomato-based fish chowder is a common way to […]
Introduction: Spiced beef patties, encased in a golden, flaky, turmeric-tinted pastry, are a popular grab-and-go street food across the Caribbean, sold from bakeries and roadside stands in Anguilla as a quick, satisfying snack or light meal. Cultural Background: Spiced beef patties, encased in a golden, flaky, turmeric-tinted pastry, are a popular grab-and-go street food across […]
Introduction: Conch is abundant in Anguilla’s surrounding waters and has long been part of the island’s diet, harvested by local fishermen and served in beachside bars and family gatherings alike. Cultural Background: Conch is abundant in Anguilla’s surrounding waters and has long been part of the island’s diet, harvested by local fishermen and served in […]