Name: Pan de Mallorca Eaten in: Puerto Rico Foodie: Linda The coolest thing about Tropical Foodies is that we do not just travel geographically and explore how different people and different cultures transform the same ingredients, we also travel in history as we do get to see how past encounters or clashes
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Stuffed plantain boats, take this festive boat ride anytime
Name: Stuffed plantain boats Eaten in: Jamaica Foodie: Linda I would make these stuffed plantain boats over and over again, just to look at them. The combination of colors and shape create a pure delight for the eyes. But then comes the time, where the eating must happen, and there again, you realize that the… Continue reading Stuffed plantain boats, take this festive boat ride anytime
Hearty, flavorful, yummy yams stew
Name: Yam stew Eaten in: West Africa Foodie: Linda Ragôut d’ignames, yam ragôut was an all-time favorite of mine growing up. I loved how the yams soaked in the tomato sauce but not completely so, thereby avoiding the curse of mushiness and keeping their heart dry as I drove my knife into
Curry puffs, or the best way to have curry as a bite-size appetizer
Name: Curry Puffs Eaten in: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore Foodie: Elodie I first had curry puffs in New York City and I immediately fell in love with them. They were such a tasty appetizer that I decided to go on a quest for a recipe. Well it turns out curry puffs are very popular in Thailand and Malaysia… Continue reading Curry puffs, or the best way to have curry as a bite-size appetizer