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DESTINATIONS CARIBBEAN |FOOD GUIDE


CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Preparing oil down, Grenada’s one-pot stew; ackee and saltfish; Oistins Fish Fry, Barbados; grilled langoustine, Guadeloupe


PICTURES: Wildspirit Photography; Alex Jackson Photography; Comité du Tourisme des Iles de Guadeloupe


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Explore’s 10-day Explore Jamaica tour starts from £2,235 with ground transport, daily breakfast, lunch at a Charles Town Maroon community restaurant, plus the option to try a roadside jerk chicken lunch and a cooking class. Flights not included. explore.co.uk


Inspiring Travel sells a seven-night stay at Calabash Hotel, Grenada – with chef-led cooking demonstrations on the beach – from £3,159 per person, based on two sharing a Westside Suite half-board. Includes transfers and flights between November 1 and December 15. inspiringtravel.co.uk


Exsus sells a seven-night stay at the Mahogany Hotel Residence & Spa in Guadeloupe from £1,655 per person, room-only, based on two sharing. Includes transfers and flights departing October 1. Foodie experiences include a cocoa workshop, cooking lessons and a ‘cassava evening’ at a traditional eatery. exsus.com


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of people, mostly of African descent, who had escaped from slavery) to preserve and flavour meat, resulting in a signature smoky kick. Fortunately for travellers, Jamaican food caters to all kinds of dietary preferences. Meat lovers can try oxtail or chicken, while pescatarians can feast on the abundance of seafood that’s available in the country. Vegans can experience Ital food from the Rastafari tradition: think plant-based, unprocessed and straight from the earth. Try…Jerk chicken still sizzling from a roadside grill is the most authentic experience. And don’t miss ackee and saltfish, the national dish, usually served at breakfast.


GRENADA


Known as the Spice Isle, Grenada grows everything from cinnamon and cocoa to thyme and nutmeg, the last of which even appears on the national flag and can be found in both sweet and savoury dishes. Clients can try fried bread (known as bakes) served with saltfish and herbs, or cool off with a scoop of nutmeg ice cream. There are also plenty of opportunities to buy fresh spices, so they can take a hint of Grenada home with them. If pressed for time, clients can sample several local dishes, drinks and snacks through the locally owned Spice Foodie Tours. With several stops across the island, it doubles as a great cultural tour too. Try…Oil down, Grenada’s national one-pot stew,


which is made with breadfruit, salted meat, dumplings and leafy greens such as callaloo, slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices.


BARBADOS The birthplace of rum is just as much of a winner for food as it is for drinks. Fish is king here, from hot and crispy fishcakes to cutters – a freshly baked salt bread roll usually stuffed with lettuce, tomato, pepper sauce and fried flying fish (one of the island’s national symbols). The most famous spot for clients to try local seafood is Oistins Fish Fry on Friday nights, an electric event where locals and tourists eat, drink, dance and vibe together. Many hotels can arrange transfers or a guided excursion to the popular spot. Try…Cou-cou and flying fish. This national delicacy consists of a fillet of steamed or fried fish, served with a savoury mash of cornmeal and okra. Also try macaroni pie, a beloved Bajan staple. A firmer version of American-style macaroni and cheese, it’s made with evaporated milk, eggs, ketchup and plenty of seasoning.


GUADELOUPE Top Guadeloupean dishes include Colombo chicken, a curry with rice that has its origins in the waves of 19th-century Sri Lankan immigrants to the island. The star ingredient is Colombo curry powder, a potent mix of turmeric, cumin, coriander and garlic.


² travelweekly.co.uk


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