Food takes us on culinary adventures around the world, engaging all our senses, invigorating our taste buds, and leaving us craving more. With a melting pot of cultures, Belizean cuisine is like no other. Belizean cuisine reflects the country’s culture and rich history encompassing a blend of Mayan, Indian, Chinese, and many other cultures. As … .Read More about Belizean Cuisine and Cultures
Belizean Conch Ceviche
Whether you are a shrimp, conch or lobster lover, making ceviche is the ultimate Belizean appetizer. The best Belizean ceviche is made with fresh raw conch and there’s nothing better than enjoying it with some fresh homemade chips on a hot, sunny day. Conch CevicheElvi’s Kitchen, Ambergris Caye Conch Ceviche 1-pound conch, trimmed, peeled, diced … .Read More about Belizean Conch Ceviche
Belize Chocolate Festival – May 24th – May 25th
Save the date! Calling all the chocolate lovers to Belize for a unique festival. This year’s Chocolate Festival will start on Friday the 24th to Saturday the 25th of May. That’s right its this weekend! Head down to Punta Gorda in the Toledo District to experience this festival. Why you must attend the festival? The … .Read More about Belize Chocolate Festival – May 24th – May 25th
Introducing the Belizean Cuisine Issue
We are proud to introduce the 6th installment of Caribbean Culture and Lifestyle- the Belizean Cuisine Issue. Our latest issue appropriately named the “Belizean Cuisine Issue”, is now available for your reading pleasure. Available in print and as an E-book, this issue will take you on a culinary adventure. With a melting pot of cultures, … .Read More about Introducing the Belizean Cuisine Issue
Season to Table
Locally Sourced As the seasons’ change, so do the fishing laws for catching and consuming seafood such as the queen conch, spiny lobster and grouper. In Belize, the Sea to Table terminology and movement is not a marketing tool, but simply a way of life. Here, the seafood ‘brand’ is the Barrier Reef and its … .Read More about Season to Table
Home Grown
Traditional Local Cuisine Many years ago, Belize was the epitome of the traditional farm-to-table world. Meals were simple and fresh. The varied cultural backgrounds of the population meant local meals never got boring– at least for those of us who weren’t vegetarian! Admittedly, for the curious outsider, some options were pretty exotic and unusual. Stewed … .Read More about Home Grown