Category Archives: Central America

Belizian Chicken – The Ultimate Comfort Food

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Making Belizean Chicken Click here to view on YouTube. When shopping for groceries in the United States, we are lucky to have access to a huge variety of foods in our local supermarkets. I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Chicken Wings

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Marilyn

“It’s too complicated, and you could never explain it.” These were my husband’s words when I asked him if he thought it would be a good idea to write about Maria and Jose’s wedding in Belize. Despite his misgivings, I … Continue reading →

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Cuban Night

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Marilyn

The Band at St. Clouds Click on this link to view on YouTube Earlier this summer, I received an email for a special dinner at a local eatery – St. Clouds in Seattle. The invitation read “we are strong supporters … Continue reading →

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The Best Belizean Barbeque

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Marilyn

Stephanie and her Barbeque To view on YouTube – go to http://youtu.be/enqq7hQXf_0 There are many, many “fast food” stands in San Pedro that sell “local” foods. Almost all of them feature three ubiquitous staples – chicken, rice and beans. And … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tortillas with Summer’s Bounty

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Marilyn

Domingo’s Tortilla Factory To view on YouTube – go to http://youtu.be/dNuPZccWaxE Tortillas, which mean “little cakes,” date back to around 10,000 BC. Initially made of native corn, today they are a staple of most Central American countries. Tortillas come in … Continue reading →

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Perfect Plantain Pancakes

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Marilyn

Making Plantain Pancakes To many, plantains might look like ugly, black, oversized bananas. However if you’ve spent any time in Central America, you have hopefully been fortunate enough to enjoy this deliciously exotic and sweet fruit. Though I became enamored … Continue reading →

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Chilling with Horchata

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Marilyn

Making Horchata Most take-away food stands in Mexico and several taco trucks on the west coast of the United States include horchata (pronounced “or CHA ta”) with their beverage choices. When I first saw it I was a bit skeptical. … Continue reading →

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Coleslaw in Ambergris Caye

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Marilyn

I have mentioned that Belize is my second home. I live there nearly three months out of every year and I have collected many stories about this part of the world – nearly all of them involving travel, food, friends and … Continue reading →

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Pico de Gallo: San Ignacio, Belize

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Marilyn

I have mentioned Belize in several posts. Our family is fortunate to have a house on the beautiful island of Ambergris Caye off the eastern coast of this wonderful country. This lush, tropical area has quickly become our second home … Continue reading →

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Discovering Pupusas

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Marilyn

As you may have guessed, I am an adventurous eater. It should come as no surprise when I tell you that I was thrilled to learn that my grandsons (age 2 and 1) are equally daring when it comes to … Continue reading →

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