Introduction: A tropical papaya and pineapple smoothie made throughout Bioko and Rio Muni using the abundant fruit that grows across the country, popular as a refreshing non-alcoholic option at family lunches and roadside fruit stands alike. Cultural Background: A tropical papaya and pineapple smoothie made throughout Bioko and Rio Muni using the abundant fruit that […]
Introduction: A hearty, celebratory stew in which rooster or chicken is slow-braised in chicha, a mildly fermented corn and pineapple drink, alongside dulce de tapa (unrefined cane sugar). Cultural Background: A hearty, celebratory stew in which rooster or chicken is slow-braised in chicha, a mildly fermented corn and pineapple drink, alongside dulce de tapa (unrefined […]
Introduction: Semita is a beloved Salvadoran sweet bread, its golden top famously scored in a criss-cross pattern and dotted with sugar or seeds. Cultural Background: Semita is a beloved Salvadoran sweet bread, its golden top famously scored in a criss-cross pattern and dotted with sugar or seeds. The pineapple jam version is a classic bakery […]
Introduction: Colada morada is a thick, spiced purple fruit drink made from black corn flour and Andean berries, traditionally served alongside guaguas de pan — sweet bread shaped like swaddled infants — during Día de los Difuntos (Day of the Dead) on November 2nd, honouring deceased loved ones. Cultural Background: Colada morada is a thick, […]
Introduction: Meaning 'earthquake' in Spanish, terremoto is a festive Chilean cocktail of sweet pipeño wine and pineapple ice cream, especially popular during Fiestas Patrias in September and said to hit as hard as its namesake. Cultural Background: Meaning 'earthquake' in Spanish, terremoto is a festive Chilean cocktail of sweet pipeño wine and pineapple ice cream, […]
Introduction: This fiery, refreshing ginger drink is a favourite at Cameroonian parties and roadside stands, its sharp heat balanced with sugar, lime and sometimes pineapple. Cultural Background: This fiery, refreshing ginger drink is a favourite at Cameroonian parties and roadside stands, its sharp heat balanced with sugar, lime and sometimes pineapple. Prized for its digestive […]
Introduction: Samlor Machu Kroeung is a bright, tamarind-soured soup built on kroeung paste, prized for its clean, herbal sourness rather than the coconut richness of many neighbouring cuisines. Cultural Background: Samlor Machu Kroeung is a bright, tamarind-soured soup built on kroeung paste, prized for its clean, herbal sourness rather than the coconut richness of many […]
Introduction: Barbados, often cited as the birthplace of rum, has a rum punch tradition remembered by the old rhyme: ‘one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.’ Built around the island’s own aged rum, lime and a dash of Angostura bitters (also Trinidadian in origin but a Caribbean bar staple), it’s […]
Introduction: The centrepiece of Bahamian Christmas dinner, this whole ham is scored, studded with cloves, and basted with a sweet-tart glaze of brown sugar, pineapple and mustard, served alongside peas ‘n’ rice and baked mac and cheese for the holiday spread. Cultural Background: The centrepiece of Bahamian Christmas dinner, this whole ham is scored, studded […]
Introduction: A fruity, rum-forward cocktail associated with Bahamian beach bars and resorts, the Bahama Mama blends dark and coconut rums with tropical juices and a splash of grenadine for its signature sunset colour. Cultural Background: A fruity, rum-forward cocktail associated with Bahamian beach bars and resorts, the Bahama Mama blends dark and coconut rums with […]