“Food is our common ground, a universal experience”-James Beard Food is a universal experience no matter where you travel. Savory and delicious foods make lasting impressions that make the country you travel to memorable. Travel for some is all about food. Many eat to live while others live to eat. Belize is a melting pot … .Read More about Eat Like the Belizean Locals
Black Dinna, A Belizean Favorite!
Pouring a bubbly on New Year’s Eve is a must, but what about the menu? That really depends on where you live. Around the world, people eat certain foods on New Year’s Day. In Belize, some households will enjoy a nice plate of rice and beans, ham, turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing – very similar … .Read More about Black Dinna, A Belizean Favorite!
Belizean Johnny Cakes
Johnny cake is to Belize what a croissant is to France. It is a delicious and relatively easy to make breakfast bread roll prepared and served hot every morning. Belizeans sometimes also have johnny cakes for tea. It wouldn’t be a complete surprise to know that 80% of the Belizean population was having johnny cakes … .Read More about Belizean Johnny Cakes
Oh My Meat Pie! A Belizean Breakfast Classic
“Staat yuh mawin’ rite wid sum meat pies!” (Start your morning right with some meat pies!) as most Belizeans would say. While it may not sound like a breakfast item, meat pies are truly the best-selling most popular breakfast food in Belize. These mini hand pies are a Belizean staple. You will often see vendors riding … .Read More about Oh My Meat Pie! A Belizean Breakfast Classic
Taste of Belizean Tradition
Like its kaleidoscope of cultures, Belize’s culinary landscape–from stick-to-your-ribs stews to streetside tamales–begs exploration. Belize’s dual Caribbean and Central American identity leads to flavorful cuisines across six districts. There are surprising options beyond the national plate of coconut rice and beans, with stewed chicken. Start with this primer, and then add your own discoveries. FAST … .Read More about Taste of Belizean Tradition
Belizean Cuisine and Cultures
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