Introducing tropical food and tropical recipes to the world!
Name: Brigadeiros
Eaten in: Brazil
Category: Traditional
I was looking for something very easy and quick to make for dessert. In addition, I did not want to have to use more than one pan or bowl, and of course, I also wanted it to be delicious….
Name: Egusi soup
Eaten in: Nigeria
Category: Traditional
The first time I had Egusi soup, I was definitely taken aback. How come I had to come to the US to try something so yummy when it was always so close to home, wow! …
Name: La Haut Banana jam
Eaten in: St-Lucia
How come something so simple be so delicious? The jam is flavorful, with just a hint of cinnamon, and the banana flavor is there, though not overpowering. I liked it so much when I tried it first, that I asked the staff and the owner of La Haut bed and breakfast…
Name: Hot bakes
Eaten in: St Lucia
Did I think St-Lucia was heaven because of the hot bakes or because the island truly is in a league of its own? One thing is sure, the hot bakes didn’t hurt. I had them every day I was there, and I could have had them for many more. Badgered in banana jam…
