Rice and Peas – A Caribbean Staple

Rice and Peas Recipe - Nevis Style

Rice and peas was adopted from the Akan tribe hailing from Ghana and Ivory Coast in West Africa. The dish, which still exists in those countries today, is known as Waakye and of course consists of the usual rice and peas. Rice and peas, a classic comfort food combo in Latino and Caribbean communities. Rice and Peas Recipe – Nevis Style

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First Drink Recipe…The “Tragic Magic”

Tragic Magic Rum Drink Recipe

I thought I would kick off the recipe section with a drink recipe…surprise there eh?  This rather strong drink was concocted for me by my favorite bartender on Nevis, Alison, of Nisbet Plantation fame. Actually he “designed” this drink for me when he was working at the Oualie Beach Hotel bar many years ago. Tropical Drink Recipe Ingredients

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First Food Recipe….Conch Fritters

Conch Fritter Recipe - Nevis Style

Conch Fritters Recipe – Nevis Style Conch fritters are one of those snack foods that I can eat at any time of the day, hot or room temperature, and I do.  I first tasted these when a friend of mine …

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