Chicken and Potato Roti is a Bajan favorite and can be picked up at various locations across the island as a snack, or you can cook it at home as a main meal. This is a great dish to serve when entertaining as people can help themselves, it is very filling, and those with an

One of the nations that have influenced Caribbean cuisine is the closest, the USA. Referred to in many islands simply as "pie," macaroni cheese is standard fare and always a winner, especially with children. There are several variations of this dish. Adding 2-3 tablespoons of tomato ketchup or tomato salsa gives a nice orange color

The punch comes from the Indian word "panch," which means five. The five refers to ingredients of sour, sweet, strong, weak, and spice. The poem for rum punch goes: One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong and four of weak, a dash of bitters and a sprinkle of spice, serve well chilled with

Traditional Bajan sweet bread is delightful and served with hot tea; it can be buttered if preferred. You will need the following ingredients: 2 1/2 cups grated coconut 1/2 cup melted butter 4 cups flour One tablespoon shortening One tablespoon of baking powder One teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup raisins One egg, beaten

Barbados Currency and Money The currency of Barbados is the Barbadian dollar (BBD or BDS). Robust, stable, and secure, the Barbados dollar has been pegged to the U.S. dollar at 1.98 to 1 since 1975. British coinage and monetary policy strongly influenced a British colony, Barbados. Nevertheless, Spanish and Mexican currency was widely circulated in

Fish cakes are served at elegant cocktail parties and rustic rum shops throughout the Caribbean, the latter being three or four times the former's size. As health-conscious as we are all trying to be, hot fish cakes passed around at a gathering go like smoke in the wind. They are also popular as a takeaway

Barbados Water The natural spring water found in Barbados is among the purest in the world. The state-run Barbados Water Authority Limited (BWA) is the exclusive supplier of potable water on the island. Water supplied by the BWA is pumped from wells within natural coral aquifers. The result is a fresh water source of naturally

The Father of Independence and Social Transformation Born in the northern parish of St. Lucy on January 21st, 1920, Errol Walton Barrow, a social activist and political leader, was the first Prime Minister of Barbados. Also known as the 'father of Independence and social transformation,' Barrow's life is full of significant accomplishments. The first

Barbados Nightlife and Clubs It’s safe to say that Barbados has a very lively nightlife scene, which certainly includes a little something for everyone. Rest assured, after the sun sets, there are various nightclubs, bars, restaurants, local rum shops, live music, karaoke, DJs, beach parties, events, and so much more for you to enjoy on