Chocolate is a beloved treat enjoyed worldwide but holds significant cultural importance for many cultures. In Belize, the cacao plant used to make chocolate has a rich history and cultural significance for the Maya. Chocolate played a vital role in ceremonial beverages and ritual offerings for the ancient civilization, and their descendants still use the cocoa plant today to create some of the best artisanal chocolate.
Read moreEaster is a religious time for many Belizeans, especially Catholics, who see it as a time to strengthen their faith and family bonds through traditional activities. Another time-honored Easter tradition in many Belizean households is baking. Serving hot cross buns on Good Friday is a beautiful (and delicious) way to enjoy the day with family, filling the kitchen with sweet and fruity aromas!
Read moreThere are so many places to eat in San Pedro, and exploring new places is always fun. When dining out with the family, having options for both young and old is always nice. Here are some of our recommendations for a day out of eating with the whole family!
Read more“Wаmúа, wаnісhіgu lubá ámuñеgü: óundаrunі hаmа nіburеіntіаn lun lаbаgаrіdu Gаrіfunа – Оur lаnd, оur сulturе, оur futurе: іnvоlvіng оur уоuth fоr Gаrіfunа ѕurvіvаl.” This is the powerful theme in which one of the most vibrant cultures will celebrate its 191st anniversary of arriving at the shores of Belize. Garifuna Settlement Day is celebrated annually on November 19th, a festival of drums and dancing honoring the Garinagu’s traditions and culture.
Read moreUsually celebrated at the end of June, Dia de San Pedro is a vibrant celebration that takes residents and locals back to the humble beginnings of La Isla Bonita. The annual festivity honoring Saint Peter (San Pedro’s fishermen’s patron) is full of culture, entertainment, and fantastic gastronomy. This year, the iconic Elvi’s Kitchen Restaurant further revived the traditional fiesta with a menu featuring some of the most traditional dishes associated with the old San Pedro.
Read moreEveryone who knows me knows that Asian food is one of my favorite cuisines, just below my beloved Belizean food. Feed me sushi, noodles, and even a bowl of good fried rice, and I’m a happy girl with a full belly. One of my favorite restaurants serving Asian cuisine here in Ambergris Caye is Grand Caribe’s Aqua Belize. I’ve long been a fan of their Voodoo sushi roll and shumai (shrimp dumplings).
Now that Aqua has released a new menu with some creative Asian Fusion dishes, and of course, I had to try them, I now have some new favorites!
San Pedro Town is home to some of the country’s best attractions, and its gastronomy is another reason to visit this beautiful island. A favorite place to indulge yourself in a deliciously sweet experience is the Belize Chocolate Company which recently won a Gold award for their cocoa butter and a Silver award for their cocoa powder.
Read moreBlessed in location, Belize’s tropical climate and fertile lands allow for a bountiful array of fruits and vegetables to thrive. There is never a shortage of locally grown fresh fruits at a market near you, from bananas to the more exotic Dragon Fruit. While some fruits are seasonal, like mangos and plums, others grow year-round. So how do you enjoy your daily serving of fruits?
Read moreMatachica’s Mambo restaurant has received a menu makeover, and with the changes, a new, casual Mambo Bistro unveiled. At the helm of the exciting changes are two skilled chefs who worked together under the inimitable seven-Michelin-starred Thomas Keller.
Read moreHealthy is anything but boring with Danny Medinas Healthy-Eats Belize! Homemade hearty meals hit the right balance that can be delivered to your door on Ambergris Caye!
Read moreFrom prepping pastry to chopping fresh mango, a bit of oven time and cool down, you can have a delicious Mango Galette in about an hour!
Read moreLocal tourism is a go in Belize, and Ambergris Caye businesses are geared up to take care of hungry/thirsty patrons, and beaches welcome swimmers again.
Read moreThe Caribbean Shrimp Company might be one of Belize’s best-kept secrets, but not for long! Located in Ladyville, just 20 minutes from Belize City and near the Philip Goldstein International Airport on the Northern Highway, this 266-acre property offers a variety of activities, tours and delicious fresh shrimp served at their open-air restaurant perched above the surrounding shrimp ponds.
Read moreWhile I love traveling, I have never considered moving away from my homeland. I can’t see myself living anywhere but Belize – there is just too much that I love from our little Caribbean jewel. I often ask friends who have moved to a different country or are studying abroad what they miss the most about living in Belize, and while the first answer is almost always family, what often follows is food.
Read moreImagine dining on a comforting meal while sipping a mimosa and ending it off with a little sweet treat – sounds like just the right meal, wouldn’t you say? Recently, our adventures in dining led us to Island Wonder kitchen + bar, the newest restaurant on Coconut Drive here in San Pedro Town.
Read moreFor a country so underpopulated, it’s surprising how varied its cuisine is. It’s also fun to discover a dish you’ve never heard of! That is the great thing about Belize though: she’s small enough that you could find yourself in a familiar kitchen being served a bowl of deliciousness like Mechado.
Read moreIt’s incredible how much cuisine has expanded on our 26-mile island, going beyond our cultural staples to embrace a variety of cultures and their specialty foods.
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