Drink

1 Barrel

Rum is a liquor made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. the distillate, a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels. rum is produced in nearly every sugar-producing region of the world, such as the philippines, where tanduay is the largest producer of rum globally.rums are produced in various grades. light rums are commonly used in cocktails, whereas "golden" and "dark" rums were typically consumed straight or neat, iced ("on the rocks"), or used for cooking, but are now commonly consumed with mixers. premium rums are made to be consumed either straight or iced. rum plays a part in the culture of most islands of the west indies as well as the maritime provinces and newfoundland, in canada. the beverage has famous associations with the royal navy (where it was mixed with water or beer to make grog) and piracy (where it was consumed as bumbo). rum has also served as a popular medium of economic exchange, used to help fund enterprises such as slavery (see triangular trade), organized crime, and military insurgencies (e.g., the american revolution and australia's rum rebellion).

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Armadillo

Armadillos (meaning "little armored ones" in spanish) are new world placental mammals in the order cingulata. the chlamyphoridae and dasypodidae are the only surviving families in the order, which is part of the superorder xenarthra, along with the anteaters and sloths. nine extinct genera and 21 extant species of armadillo have been described, some of which are distinguished by the number of bands on their armor. all species are native to the americas, where they inhabit a variety of different environments. armadillos are characterized by a leathery armor shell and long, sharp claws for digging. they have short legs, but can move quite quickly. the average length of an armadillo is about 75 cm (30 in), including its tail. the giant armadillo grows up to 150 cm (59 in) and weighs up to 54 kg (119 lb), while the pink fairy armadillo has a length of only 13–15 cm (5–6 in). when threatened by a predator, tolypeutes species frequently roll up into a ball; they are the only species of armadillo capable of this.

Breakfast

Bakes

Fried bake is a caribbean dish. many west indian nations including trinidad and tobago, guyana, saint lucia, and grenada eat this dish. the main ingredient in fried bake is flour. it can be served in a multitude of ways. this dish is usually served with salt fish and steamed vegetables.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Bakes

Fried bake is a caribbean dish. many west indian nations including trinidad and tobago, guyana, saint lucia, and grenada eat this dish. the main ingredient in fried bake is flour. it can be served in a multitude of ways. this dish is usually served with salt fish and steamed vegetables.

Breakfast

Bammy

Bammy is a traditional jamaican cassava flatbread descended from the simple flatbread eaten by the arawaks, jamaica's original inhabitants. today, it is produced in many rural communities and sold in stores and by street vendors in jamaica and abroad. bammies have been consumed since pre-columbian times and is believed to have originated with the native arawak people. for centuries, it was the bread staple for rural jamaicans until the cheaper, imported wheat flour breads became popular in the post-world war ii era. in the 1990s, the united nations and the jamaican government established a program to revive bammy production and to market it as a modern, convenient food product.bammy is made from bitter cassava (also called yuca and manioc in other american cultures). traditionally, the cassava is grated and placed in a press bag (woven with thatch leaves) and placed in an outdoor press where heavy stones are loaded on. once completely drained, but still a bit moist, the cassava is beaten in a mortar then sieved to a fine flour texture. salt is then added to taste. the actual baking of bammies varies across jamaican communities. traditionally, it is made by spreading a handful of the flour evenly in a baking ring on a flat iron or griddle on the open fire. while baking, the top of the bammy is patted with a flat board and then turned over. the baking process takes about 3 minutes and the final product is a thin, foldable bread about 10" in diameter. this is similar to traditional tortillas of native american cultures. it can then be eaten with whatever fillings are desired. the more modern (and popular) approach is to bake thicker bammies about 6" in diameter. these are often mass-produced in factories. when home-baked, the flour may be store-bought or made by hand-pressing. the bammy can be baked on griddles or in baking pans on a stove top. some choose to bake it inside an oven, and to add butter and other spices before baking. baking takes longer due to the thickness, and the final product is then cut into halves or wedges for freezing. when ready to eat, the wedges are soaked in coconut milk and then fried to a golden brown, and served with meat, fish, avocado, or other side dishes. bammies, like wheat bread and tortillas, are served at any meal or consumed as a snack. cassava that us fried is eaten in many other islands. dominica call theirs kalinago.fried cassava is a common snack food in brazil, venezuela, colombia, ecuador, and several central american countries including panama.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Bammy

Bammy is a traditional jamaican cassava flatbread descended from the simple flatbread eaten by the arawaks, jamaica's original inhabitants. today, it is produced in many rural communities and sold in stores and by street vendors in jamaica and abroad. bammies have been consumed since pre-columbian times and is believed to have originated with the native arawak people. for centuries, it was the bread staple for rural jamaicans until the cheaper, imported wheat flour breads became popular in the post-world war ii era. in the 1990s, the united nations and the jamaican government established a program to revive bammy production and to market it as a modern, convenient food product.bammy is made from bitter cassava (also called yuca and manioc in other american cultures). traditionally, the cassava is grated and placed in a press bag (woven with thatch leaves) and placed in an outdoor press where heavy stones are loaded on. once completely drained, but still a bit moist, the cassava is beaten in a mortar then sieved to a fine flour texture. salt is then added to taste. the actual baking of bammies varies across jamaican communities. traditionally, it is made by spreading a handful of the flour evenly in a baking ring on a flat iron or griddle on the open fire. while baking, the top of the bammy is patted with a flat board and then turned over. the baking process takes about 3 minutes and the final product is a thin, foldable bread about 10" in diameter. this is similar to traditional tortillas of native american cultures. it can then be eaten with whatever fillings are desired. the more modern (and popular) approach is to bake thicker bammies about 6" in diameter. these are often mass-produced in factories. when home-baked, the flour may be store-bought or made by hand-pressing. the bammy can be baked on griddles or in baking pans on a stove top. some choose to bake it inside an oven, and to add butter and other spices before baking. baking takes longer due to the thickness, and the final product is then cut into halves or wedges for freezing. when ready to eat, the wedges are soaked in coconut milk and then fried to a golden brown, and served with meat, fish, avocado, or other side dishes. bammies, like wheat bread and tortillas, are served at any meal or consumed as a snack. cassava that us fried is eaten in many other islands. dominica call theirs kalinago.fried cassava is a common snack food in brazil, venezuela, colombia, ecuador, and several central american countries including panama.

Dessert, Sweet

Banana cake

Banana bread is a type of bread made from mashed bananas. it is often a moist, sweet, cake-like quick bread; however there are some banana bread recipes that are yeast raised breads.

Dessert, Sweet

Banane flambée

Caramelized bananas or plantains with rum and served with ice cream

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Barracuda

A barracuda, or cuda for short, is a large, predatory, ray-finned fish known for its fearsome appearance and ferocious behaviour. the barracuda is a saltwater fish of the genus sphyraena, the only genus in the family sphyraenidae, which was named by constantine samuel rafinesque in 1815. it is found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide ranging from the eastern border of the atlantic ocean to the red sea, on its western border the caribbean sea, and in tropical areas of the pacific ocean. barracudas reside near the top of the water and near coral reefs and sea grasses. barracudas are targeted by sport-fishing enthusiasts.

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Beans

A bean is the seed of one of several genera of the flowering plant family fabaceae, which are used as vegetables for human or animal food. they can be cooked in many different ways, including boiling, frying, and baking, and are used in many traditional dishes throughout the world.

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Beans and rice

Rice and beans is a category of dishes from many cultures around the world, whereby the staple foods of rice and beans are combined in some manner. the grain and legume combination provides several important nutrients and many calories, and both foods are widely available. the beans are usually seasoned, while the rice may be plain or seasoned. the two components may be mixed together, separated on the plate, or served separately.

Drink

Belikin

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Belizean BBQ sauce

Main

Bile up

The bile up (or boil-up) is considered the cultural dish of the kriols of belize. it is a combination of boiled eggs, fish and/or pig tail, with cassava, yams, or sweet potatoes, plantains, and tomato sauce.

Drink

Blackberry wine

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Breadfruit

Breadfruit (artocarpus altilis) is a species of flowering tree in the mulberry and jackfruit family (moraceae) believed to be a domesticated descendant of artocarpus camansi originating in new guinea, the maluku islands, and the philippines. it was initially spread to oceania via the austronesian expansion. it was further spread to other tropical regions of the world during the colonial era. british and french navigators introduced a few polynesian seedless varieties to caribbean islands during the late 18th century. today it is grown in some 90 countries throughout south and southeast asia, the pacific ocean, the caribbean, central america and africa. its name is derived from the texture of the moderately ripe fruit when cooked, similar to freshly baked bread and having a potato-like flavor.the trees have been widely planted in tropical regions, including lowland central america, northern south america, and the caribbean. in addition to the fruit serving as a staple food in many cultures, the light, sturdy timber of breadfruit has been used for outriggers, ships, and houses in the tropics. breadfruit is closely related to artocarpus camansi (breadnut or seeded breadfruit) of new guinea, the maluku islands, and the philippines, artocarpus blancoi (tipolo or antipolo) of the philippines, and artocarpus mariannensis (dugdug) of micronesia, all of which are sometimes also referred to as "breadfruit". it is also closely related to the jackfruit.

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Breadnut

Brosimum alicastrum, commonly known as the breadnut or ramon, is a tree species in the family moraceae of flowering plants, whose other genera include figs and mulberries. the plant is known by a range of names in indigenous mesoamerican and other languages, including: ojoche, ojite, ojushte, ujushte, ujuxte, capomo, mojo, ox, iximche, masica in honduras, uje in the state of michoacan mexico, mojote in jalisco, chokogou in haitian creole and chataigne in trinidadian creole. in the caribbean coast of colombia it is called guaímaro o guaymaro.two subspecies are commonly recognized: b. a. alicastrum b. a. bolivarense (pittier) c.c.berg

Dessert, Sweet

Bread pudding

Bread pudding is a bread-based dessert popular in many countries' cuisines. it is made with stale bread and milk or cream, generally containing eggs, a form of fat such as oil, butter or suet and, depending on whether the pudding is sweet or savory, a variety of other ingredients. sweet bread puddings may use sugar, syrup, honey, dried fruit, nuts, as well as spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, or vanilla. the bread is soaked in the liquids, mixed with the other ingredients, and baked. savory puddings may be served as main courses, while sweet puddings are typically eaten as desserts. in other languages, its name is a translation of "bread pudding" or even just "pudding", for example "pudín" or "budín". in the philippines, banana bread pudding is popular. in mexico, there is a similar dish eaten during lent called capirotada. in the united kingdom, a moist version of nelson cake, itself a bread pudding, is nicknamed "wet nelly".

Main

Brown stew chicken

Brown stew chicken, also referred to as stew chicken, is a dish typically eaten for dinner throughout the english speaking caribbean islands. the dish is popular in jamaica, antigua, trinidad and tobago, barbados, saint lucia, grenada, belize, dominica and in caribbean communities throughout the world. the eponymous colour is achieved by browning the chicken in brown sugar, which creates a rich gravy to which main vegetable components like onions, garlic and carrots are added.

Main

Bundiga

Fish and coconut with green banana, a garifuna dish

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Callaloo

Callaloo (sometimes kallaloo, calaloo, calalloo, or callalloo) is a popular caribbean vegetable dish. there are many variants across the caribbean, depending on the availability of local vegetables. the main ingredient is an indigenous leaf vegetable, traditionally either amaranth (known by many local names including callaloo), taro leaves (known by many local names, including dasheen bush, callaloo bush, callaloo, or bush) or xanthosoma leaves (known by many names, including cocoyam & tannia). since the leaf vegetable used in some regions may be locally called "callaloo" or "callaloo bush" "dasheen leaves", some confusion can arise among the vegetables and with the dish itself. this, as is the case with many other caribbean dishes, is a remnant of west african cuisine.

Drink

Cashew wine

Wine made from fermented cashew fruit

Dessert, Sweet

Cassava pone

A dense pudding made with cassava, coconut, pumpkin, spice, vanilla, brown sugar

Dessert, Sweet

Cassava pudding

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Ceviche

Ceviche, also cebiche, seviche, or sebiche (spanish pronunciation: [seˈβitʃe]) is a south american seafood dish originally from what is the modern day country of peru, typically made from fresh raw fish cured in fresh citrus juices, most commonly lemon or lime. it is also spiced with ají, chili peppers or other seasonings and julienned red onions, salt, and coriander are also added. the name originates from the quechuan word siwichi, which means fresh or tender fish.because the dish is eaten raw, and not cooked with heat, it must be prepared fresh and consumed immediately to minimize the risk of food poisoning. ceviche is often eaten as an appetizer; if eaten as a main dish, it is usually accompanied by side dishes that complement its flavors, such as sweet potato, lettuce, maize, avocado, or cooking banana.the dish is popular in the pacific coastal regions of western south america. the origin of ceviche is ancient incan which today corresponds to the modern day country of peru. the technique of macerating raw fish and meat in vinegar, citrus, and spices (escabeche) was brought to the americas from spain and is linked to the muslim heritage in spanish cuisine. however, archeological records suggest that something resembling ceviche may have been in the western south america as early as two thousand years ago. the dominant position lima held through four centuries as the capital of the viceroyalty of peru allowed for popular dishes such as ceviche to be brought to other spanish administrative provinces in the region, and in time they became a part of local cuisine by incorporating regional flavors and styles.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Chaya

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, commonly known as chaya, tree spinach, or spinach tree, is a large, fast-growing and leafy perennial shrub that is believed to have originated in the yucatán peninsula of mexico. the specific epithet, aconitifolius, means "aconitum-like leaves". it has succulent stems that exude a milky sap when cut. the plant can grow to be 6 metres (20 ft) tall, but usually is pruned to approximately 2 metres (6.6 ft) for easier leaf harvest. it is a popular leaf vegetable in mexican and central american cuisines, similar to spinach. white flowers are born on a terminal panicle held high above the foliage. the leaves should be cooked before being eaten, as the raw leaves contain a high content of toxic hydrocyanic acid. up to five raw leaves can be eaten a day. to be eaten safely, the required cooking time is 5–15 minutes, with 20 minutes being recommended most often in recipes, and it should not be cooked in aluminium cookware.

Breakfast

Chaya

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, commonly known as chaya, tree spinach, or spinach tree, is a large, fast-growing and leafy perennial shrub that is believed to have originated in the yucatán peninsula of mexico. the specific epithet, aconitifolius, means "aconitum-like leaves". it has succulent stems that exude a milky sap when cut. the plant can grow to be 6 metres (20 ft) tall, but usually is pruned to approximately 2 metres (6.6 ft) for easier leaf harvest. it is a popular leaf vegetable in mexican and central american cuisines, similar to spinach. white flowers are born on a terminal panicle held high above the foliage. the leaves should be cooked before being eaten, as the raw leaves contain a high content of toxic hydrocyanic acid. up to five raw leaves can be eaten a day. to be eaten safely, the required cooking time is 5–15 minutes, with 20 minutes being recommended most often in recipes, and it should not be cooked in aluminium cookware.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Chaya tamales

Tamales made with tree spinach

Breakfast

Cheese

Cheese is a dairy product produced in wide ranges of flavors, textures, and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. it comprises proteins and fat from milk, usually the milk of cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. during production, milk is usually acidified and the enzymes of either rennet or bacterial enzymes with similar activity are added to cause the casein to coagulate. the solid curds are then separated from the liquid whey and pressed into finished cheese. some cheeses have aromatic molds on the rind, the outer layer, or throughout. over a thousand types of cheese exist and are produced in various countries. their styles, textures and flavors depend on the origin of the milk (including the animal's diet), whether they have been pasteurized, the butterfat content, the bacteria and mold, the processing, and how long they have been aged for. herbs, spices, or wood smoke may be used as flavoring agents. the yellow to red color of many cheeses is produced by adding annatto. other ingredients may be added to some cheeses, such as black pepper, garlic, chives or cranberries. a cheesemonger, or specialist seller of cheeses, may have expertise with selecting the cheeses, purchasing, receiving, storing and ripening them.for a few cheeses, the milk is curdled by adding acids such as vinegar or lemon juice. most cheeses are acidified to a lesser degree by bacteria, which turn milk sugars into lactic acid, then the addition of rennet completes the curdling. vegetarian alternatives to rennet are available; most are produced by fermentation of the fungus mucor miehei, but others have been extracted from various species of the cynara thistle family. non-vegetarian cheese has a high carbon footprint. cheesemakers near a dairy region may benefit from fresher, lower-priced milk, and lower shipping costs. cheese is valued for its portability, long shelf life, and high content of fat, protein, calcium, and phosphorus. cheese is more compact and has a longer shelf life than milk, although how long a cheese will keep depends on the type of cheese. hard cheeses, such as parmesan, last longer than soft cheeses, such as brie or goat's milk cheese. the long storage life of some cheeses, especially when encased in a protective rind, allows selling when markets are favorable. vacuum packaging of block-shaped cheeses and gas-flushing of plastic bags with mixtures of carbon dioxide and nitrogen are used for storage and mass distribution of cheeses in the 21st century.

Main

Chicken escabeche

Escabeche is the name for a number of dishes in spanish, portuguese, filipino and latin american cuisines, consisting of marinated fish, meat or vegetables, cooked in an acidic sauce (usually with vinegar), and colored with paprika, citrus, and other spices. in both spain and latin america, many variations exist, including frying the main ingredient before marinating it. escabeche of seafood, fish, chicken, rabbit, or pork are common in spain and portugal. eggplant escabeche is common in argentina.

Main

Chicken stew

Chicken soup is a soup made from chicken, simmered in water, usually with various other ingredients. the classic chicken soup consists of a clear chicken broth, often with pieces of chicken or vegetables; common additions are pasta, noodles, dumplings, or grains such as rice and barley. chicken soup has acquired the reputation of a folk remedy for colds and influenza, and in many countries is considered a comfort food.

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Chimole

Chimole is a dish common in yucatán, mexico and belize and is also known as "black dinner" because of its dark appearance. ingredients include spices and some black recado (achiote paste, a blend of spices commonly used in maya cuisine) in block pieces. this dish was first known by yucatec maya, but because of the belize's vast cultural diversity, most belizeans are making it in their homes and for special occasions.

Dessert, Sweet

Chocolate

Chocolate is a food product made from roasted and ground cacao seed kernels, that is available as a liquid, solid or paste, on its own or as a flavoring agent in other foods. cacao has been consumed in some form since at least the olmec civilization (19th-11th century bce), and the majority of mesoamerican people ─ including the maya and aztecs ─ made chocolate beverages.the seeds of the cacao tree have an intense bitter taste and must be fermented to develop the flavor. after fermentation, the seeds are dried, cleaned, and roasted. the shell is removed to produce cocoa nibs, which are then ground to cocoa mass, unadulterated chocolate in rough form. once the cocoa mass is liquefied by heating, it is called chocolate liquor. the liquor may also be cooled and processed into its two components: cocoa solids and cocoa butter. baking chocolate, also called bitter chocolate, contains cocoa solids and cocoa butter in varying proportions, without any added sugar. powdered baking cocoa, which contains more fiber than cocoa butter, can be processed with alkali to produce dutch cocoa. much of the chocolate consumed today is in the form of sweet chocolate, a combination of cocoa solids, cocoa butter or added vegetable oils, and sugar. milk chocolate is sweet chocolate that additionally contains milk powder or condensed milk. white chocolate contains cocoa butter, sugar, and milk, but no cocoa solids. chocolate is one of the most popular food types and flavors in the world, and many foodstuffs involving chocolate exist, particularly desserts, including cakes, pudding, mousse, chocolate brownies, and chocolate chip cookies. many candies are filled with or coated with sweetened chocolate. chocolate bars, either made of solid chocolate or other ingredients coated in chocolate, are eaten as snacks. gifts of chocolate molded into different shapes (such as eggs, hearts, coins) are traditional on certain western holidays, including christmas, easter, valentine's day, and hanukkah. chocolate is also used in cold and hot beverages, such as chocolate milk and hot chocolate, and in some alcoholic drinks, such as creme de cacao. although cocoa originated in the americas, west african countries, particularly côte d'ivoire and ghana, are the leading producers of cocoa in the 21st century, accounting for some 60% of the world cocoa supply. with some two million children involved in the farming of cocoa in west africa, child slavery and trafficking associated with the cocoa trade remain major concerns. a 2018 report argued that international attempts to improve conditions for children were doomed to failure because of persistent poverty, absence of schools, increasing world cocoa demand, more intensive farming of cocoa, and continued exploitation of child labor.

Dessert, Sweet

Chocolate cake

Chocolate cake or chocolate gâteau (from french: gâteau au chocolat) is a cake flavored with melted chocolate, cocoa powder, or both.

Main

Christmas ham

A christmas ham or yule ham is a ham often served for christmas dinner or during yule in northern europe and the anglosphere. the style of preparation varies widely by place and time. despite the common claim that the tradition of eating ham is related to the germanic pagan ritual of sacrificing a wild boar known as a sonargöltr to the norse god freyr during harvest festivals, this is highly dubious. in fact, in the united states, ham only became popular as a christmas food in the 20th century.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Chu-uk wa

Thin, sweet corn tortillas, made by grinding together cooked corn and a brown sugar before cooking

Main

Cochinita pibil

Cochinita pibil (also puerco pibil or cochinita con achiote) is a traditional yucatec mayan slow-roasted pork dish from the yucatán peninsula. preparation of traditional cochinita involves marinating the meat in strongly acidic citrus juice, adding annatto seed, which imparts a vivid burnt orange color, and roasting the meat in a píib while it is wrapped in banana leaf.

Breakfast

Cocoa tea

Hot chocolate with spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves

Drink

Cocoa tea

Hot chocolate with spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves

Dessert, Sweet

Coconut cake

Coconut cake is a popular dessert in the southern region of the united states. it is a cake frosted with a white frosting and covered in coconut flakes.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Coconut rice

Coconut rice is a dish prepared by soaking white rice in coconut milk or cooking it with coconut flakes. as both the coconut and the rice-plant are commonly found in the tropics all-around the world, coconut rice too is found in many cultures throughout the world, spanning across the equator from the indian subcontinent, southeast asia, south america, central america, east africa, the caribbean and oceania.

Dessert, Sweet

Coconut tart

Gizzada or grizzada, also referred to as pinch-me-round, and known as queijada in the portuguese language, is a pastry in jamaican cuisine and portuguese cuisine. the tart is contained in a small, crisp pastry shell with a pinched crust and filled with a sweet and spiced coconut filling. trinidad also has a similar treat referred to as the coconut tart.

Dessert, Sweet

Coconut tart

Gizzada or grizzada, also referred to as pinch-me-round, and known as queijada in the portuguese language, is a pastry in jamaican cuisine and portuguese cuisine. the tart is contained in a small, crisp pastry shell with a pinched crust and filled with a sweet and spiced coconut filling. trinidad also has a similar treat referred to as the coconut tart.

Drink

Coconut water

Coconut water (also coconut juice) is the clear liquid inside coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm). in early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during the nuclear phase of development. as growth continues, the endosperm matures into its cellular phase and deposits into the rind of the coconut pulp. the liquid inside young coconuts is often preferred to the liquid of a ripened coconut. coconut water from young green coconuts is also known specifically as buko juice in philippine english.

Breakfast

Coffee

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain flowering plants in the coffea genus. from the coffee fruit, the seeds are separated to produce a stable, raw product: unroasted green coffee. the seeds are then roasted, a process which transforms them into a consumable product: roasted coffee, which is ground into fine particles that are typically steeped in hot water before being filtered out, producing a cup of coffee. coffee is darkly colored, bitter, slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect in humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. it is one of the most popular drinks in the world and can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, french press, caffè latte, or already-brewed canned coffee). it is usually served hot, although chilled or iced coffee is common. sugar, sugar substitutes, milk or cream are often used to lessen the bitter taste or enhance the flavor. it may be served with coffee cake or another sweet dessert, like doughnuts. a commercial establishment that sells prepared coffee beverages is known as a coffeehouse or coffee shop (not to be confused with dutch coffeeshops selling cannabis). clinical research indicates that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial as a stimulant in healthy adults, with continuing research on whether long-term consumption has positive or negative effects.though coffee is now a global commodity, it has a long history tied closely to food traditions around the red sea. the earliest credible evidence of the drinking of coffee in the form of the modern beverage appears in modern-day yemen from the mid-15th century in sufi shrines, where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in a manner similar to current methods. the yemenis procured the coffee beans from the ethiopian highlands via coastal somali intermediaries and began cultivation. by the 16th century, the drink had reached the rest of the middle east and north africa, later spreading to europe. in the 20th century, coffee became a much more global commodity, creating different coffee cultures around the world. the two most commonly grown coffee bean types are c. arabica and c. robusta. coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the americas, southeast asia, the indian subcontinent, and africa. as of 2018, brazil was the leading grower of coffee beans, producing 35% of the world total. coffee is a major export commodity as the leading legal agricultural export for numerous countries. it is one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries. green, unroasted coffee is the most traded agricultural commodity and one of the most traded commodities overall, second only to petroleum. despite the sales of coffee reaching billions of dollars, those actually producing the beans are disproportionately living in poverty. critics also point to the coffee industry's negative impact on the environment and the clearing of land for coffee-growing and water use. the environmental costs and wage disparity of farmers are causing the market for fair trade and organic coffee to expand.

Drink

Coffee

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain flowering plants in the coffea genus. from the coffee fruit, the seeds are separated to produce a stable, raw product: unroasted green coffee. the seeds are then roasted, a process which transforms them into a consumable product: roasted coffee, which is ground into fine particles that are typically steeped in hot water before being filtered out, producing a cup of coffee. coffee is darkly colored, bitter, slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect in humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. it is one of the most popular drinks in the world and can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, french press, caffè latte, or already-brewed canned coffee). it is usually served hot, although chilled or iced coffee is common. sugar, sugar substitutes, milk or cream are often used to lessen the bitter taste or enhance the flavor. it may be served with coffee cake or another sweet dessert, like doughnuts. a commercial establishment that sells prepared coffee beverages is known as a coffeehouse or coffee shop (not to be confused with dutch coffeeshops selling cannabis). clinical research indicates that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial as a stimulant in healthy adults, with continuing research on whether long-term consumption has positive or negative effects.though coffee is now a global commodity, it has a long history tied closely to food traditions around the red sea. the earliest credible evidence of the drinking of coffee in the form of the modern beverage appears in modern-day yemen from the mid-15th century in sufi shrines, where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in a manner similar to current methods. the yemenis procured the coffee beans from the ethiopian highlands via coastal somali intermediaries and began cultivation. by the 16th century, the drink had reached the rest of the middle east and north africa, later spreading to europe. in the 20th century, coffee became a much more global commodity, creating different coffee cultures around the world. the two most commonly grown coffee bean types are c. arabica and c. robusta. coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the americas, southeast asia, the indian subcontinent, and africa. as of 2018, brazil was the leading grower of coffee beans, producing 35% of the world total. coffee is a major export commodity as the leading legal agricultural export for numerous countries. it is one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries. green, unroasted coffee is the most traded agricultural commodity and one of the most traded commodities overall, second only to petroleum. despite the sales of coffee reaching billions of dollars, those actually producing the beans are disproportionately living in poverty. critics also point to the coffee industry's negative impact on the environment and the clearing of land for coffee-growing and water use. the environmental costs and wage disparity of farmers are causing the market for fair trade and organic coffee to expand.

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Coleslaw

Coleslaw (from the dutch term koolsla meaning 'cabbage salad'), also known as cole slaw, or simply as slaw, is a side dish consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing or condiment, commonly either vinaigrette or mayonnaise. coleslaw prepared with vinaigrette may benefit from the long lifespan granted by pickling.

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Conch

Conch () is a common name of a number of different medium-to-large-sized sea snails. conch shells typically have a high spire and a noticeable siphonal canal (in other words, the shell comes to a noticeable point at both ends). in north america, a conch is often identified as a queen conch, indigenous to the waters of the gulf of mexico and caribbean. queen conches are valued for seafood and are also used as fish bait.the group of conches that are sometimes referred to as "true conches" are marine gastropod molluscs in the family strombidae, specifically in the genus strombus and other closely related genera. for example, lobatus gigas, the queen conch, and laevistrombus canarium, the dog conch, are true conches. many other species are also often called "conch", but are not at all closely related to the family strombidae, including melongena species (family melongenidae) and the horse conch triplofusus papillosus (family fasciolariidae). species commonly referred to as conches also include the sacred chank or shankha shell (turbinella pyrum) and other turbinella species in the family turbinellidae. the triton's trumpet (family charoniidae) may also be fashioned into a horn and referred to as a conch.

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Conch fritters

Spicy, savory fritters made with ground conch meat, serve with calypso sauce

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Conch soup

Conch soup and conch chowder are soup dishes made with conch that are traditional in various caribbean island cuisines as well as the cuisine of honduras. conch chowder is also a traditional food of the florida keys.

Breakfast

Corned fish

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Cow heel soup

Soup made with cow heels, split peas, vegetables and dumplings

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Crab

Crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting "tail" (abdomen) (greek: βραχύς, romanized: brachys = short, οὐρά / οura = tail), usually hidden entirely under the thorax. they live in all the world's oceans, in fresh water, and on land, are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton, and have a single pair of pincers. they first appeared during the jurassic period.

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Craboo

Craboo fruit is eaten fresh, mashed with evaportated milk as a dessert, used in stews, rice, soups, tamales, made into jam, ice cream, wine, the wood is used to smoke meat

Drink

Craboo wine

Drink

Craboo wine

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Crab stew

Coconut-based soup made with crab, pig's tail, vegetables, plantains

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Creole bread

Soft buns or bread made with coconut milk

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Culibri

Dessert, Sweet

Currants roll

Rolled pastry with a sweet currant filling

Dessert, Sweet

Cut-a-brute

Grated coconut confection, grated coconut cooked with brown sugar, coconut water, evaporated milk or coconut milk, ginger

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Deer

Deer or true deer are hoofed ruminant mammals forming the family cervidae. the two main groups of deer are the cervinae, including the muntjac, the elk (wapiti), the red deer, and the fallow deer; and the capreolinae, including the reindeer (caribou), white-tailed deer, the roe deer, and the moose. male deer of all species (except the water deer) as well as female reindeer, grow and shed new antlers each year. in this they differ from permanently horned antelope, which are part of a different family (bovidae) within the same order of even-toed ungulates (artiodactyla). the musk deer (moschidae) of asia and chevrotains (tragulidae) of tropical african and asian forests are separate families that are also in the ruminant clade ruminantia; they are not especially closely related to cervidae. deer appear in art from paleolithic cave paintings onwards, and they have played a role in mythology, religion, and literature throughout history, as well as in heraldry, such as red deer that appear in the coat of arms of åland. their economic importance includes the use of their meat as venison, their skins as soft, strong buckskin, and their antlers as handles for knives. deer hunting has been a popular activity since the middle ages and remains a resource for many families today.

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Ducunu

Small corn tamales

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Dumplings

Dumpling is a broad class of dishes that consist of pieces of dough (made from a variety of starch sources), often wrapped around a filling. the dough can be based on bread, flour, buckwheat or potatoes, and may be filled with meat, fish, tofu, cheese, vegetables, fruits or sweets. dumplings may be prepared using a variety of methods, including baking, boiling, frying, simmering or steaming and are found in many world cuisines.

Breakfast

Eggs

Eggs are laid by female animals of many different species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, a few mammals, and fish, and many of these have been eaten by humans for thousands of years. bird and reptile eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk), contained within various thin membranes. the most commonly consumed eggs are chicken eggs. other poultry eggs including those of duck and quail also are eaten. fish eggs are called roe and caviar. egg yolks and whole eggs store significant amounts of protein and choline, and are widely used in cookery. due to their protein content, the united states department of agriculture formerly categorized eggs as meats within the food guide pyramid (now myplate). despite the nutritional value of eggs, there are some potential health issues arising from cholesterol content, salmonella contamination, and allergy to egg proteins. chickens and other egg-laying creatures are kept widely throughout the world and mass production of chicken eggs is a global industry. in 2009, an estimated 62.1 million metric tons of eggs were produced worldwide from a total laying flock of approximately 6.4 billion hens. there are issues of regional variation in demand and expectation, as well as current debates concerning methods of mass production. in 2012, the european union banned battery husbandry of chickens.

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Enchilada

An enchilada (, spanish: [entʃiˈlaða]) is a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. originally from mexican cuisine, enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations. enchilada sauces include chili-based sauces, such as salsa roja, various moles, tomatillo-based sauces, such as salsa verde, or cheese-based sauces, such as chile con queso.

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Ereba

Cassava bread

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Fish

Ceviche, grilled, pan-fried, stew, salad, fritters, creole style, steamed

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Fish taco

Fish tacos originated in baja california in mexico, where they consist of grilled or fried fish, lettuce or cabbage, pico de gallo, and a sour cream or citrus/mayonnaise sauce, all placed on top of a corn or flour tortilla. in the united states, they were first popularized by the rubio's fast-food chain, and remain most popular in california, colorado, and washington. in california, they are often found at street vendors, and a regional variation is to serve them with cabbage and coleslaw dressing on top.

Dessert, Sweet

Flan

Custard dessert topped with a layer of caramel sauce, variations include coconut, chestnut, chocolate

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Fried chicken

Fried chicken, also known as southern fried chicken, is a dish consisting of chicken pieces that have been coated with seasoned flour or batter and pan-fried, deep fried, pressure fried, or air fried. the breading adds a crisp coating or crust to the exterior of the chicken while retaining juices in the meat. broiler chickens are most commonly used. the first dish known to have been deep fried was fritters, which were popular in the european middle ages. however, the scottish were the first europeans to deep fry their chicken in fat (though without seasoning). meanwhile, many west african peoples had traditions of seasoned fried chicken (though battering and cooking the chicken in palm oil). scottish frying techniques and west african seasoning techniques were combined by enslaved africans and african-americans in the american south.

Breakfast

Fried fish

Pan-fried fish fillets or a whole fish, though may also be deep-fried, serve with rice and beans, salad, johnnycake

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Fried fish

Pan-fried fish fillets or a whole fish, though may also be deep-fried, serve with rice and beans, salad, johnnycake

Breakfast

Frijoles refritos

Refried beans (from spanish: frijoles refritos, lit. 'well-fried beans') is a dish of cooked and mashed beans that is a traditional staple of mexican and tex-mex cuisine, although each cuisine has a different approach when making the dish. refried beans are also popular in many other latin american countries. in this dish, after being boiled and then mashed into a paste, the beans are fried or baked, though as they are fried only once, the term "refried" is misleading. as described by rick bayless, "they're refritos—not fried again, as you might assume, but 'well fried' or 'intensely fried.'"

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Fruit

Ambarella (golden plum), apple banana (monkey banana), avocado, banana, breadfruit, cacao, carambola (star fruit, five fingers), cashew fruit, cho cho, coconut, craboo, custard apple, dragon fruit (pitaya), guanabana, guava (kenep), guaya (ginep), malay apple, mango, melons, papaya, pineapple, prickly pear, pumpkin, sapote (mamay), sapodilla, sea grape, soursop (guanabana), tamarind

Drink

Fruit juice

Juice is a drink made from the extraction or pressing of the natural liquid contained in fruit and vegetables. it can also refer to liquids that are flavored with concentrate or other biological food sources, such as meat or seafood, such as clam juice. juice is commonly consumed as a beverage or used as an ingredient or flavoring in foods or other beverages, as for smoothies. juice emerged as a popular beverage choice after the development of pasteurization methods enabled its preservation without using fermentation (which is used in wine production). the largest fruit juice consumers are new zealand (nearly a cup, or 8 ounces, each day) and colombia (more than three quarters of a cup each day). fruit juice consumption on average increases with country income level.

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Fry jacks

Fry jacks are a traditional dish in the belizean cuisine. they are deep fried dough pieces served as a breakfast item, and can be shaped as circles or triangles.

Breakfast

Fry jacks

Fry jacks are a traditional dish in the belizean cuisine. they are deep fried dough pieces served as a breakfast item, and can be shaped as circles or triangles.

Dessert, Sweet

Fudge

Fudge is a type of sugar candy that is made by mixing sugar, butter and milk, heating it to the soft-ball stage at 240 °f (115 °c), and then beating the mixture while it cools so that it acquires a smooth, creamy consistency. in texture, this crystalline candy falls in between fondant icing and hard caramels.fruits, nuts, chocolate, caramel, candies, sweets, and other flavors are sometimes added inside or on top. fudge is often bought as a gift from a gift shop in tourist areas and attractions.

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Garnacha

Garnachas (alternatively garnaches) are a traditional dish composed of fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans, shredded cabbage, cheese, and other garnishes. garnaches are especially popular in belize, where they are made with corn, beans, and cheese being the traditional make up, and guatemala, being available in most restaurants as a common appetizer.

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Gibnut

A paca is a member of the genus cuniculus of ground-dwelling, herbivorous rodents in south and central america. it is the only genus in the family cuniculidae. pacas are large rodents with dots and stripes on their sides, short ears, and barely visible tails. pacas are eaten by people in belize, where they are known as "gibnut" and, having been served to queen elizabeth ii, "the royal rat". in the amazon basin they are known as "majás". the smithsonian tropical research institute in panama has studied the possibilities of developing the paca as a viable high-priced food supply for the tropics.

Drink

Ginger beer

Traditional ginger beer is a sweetened and carbonated, usually non-alcoholic beverage. historically it was produced by the natural fermentation of prepared ginger spice, yeast and sugar. current ginger beers are often manufactured rather than brewed, frequently with flavour and colour additives, with artificial carbonation. ginger ales are not brewed. ginger beer's origins date from the colonial spice trade with the orient and the sugar-producing islands of the caribbean. it was popular in britain and its colonies from the 18th century. other spices were variously added and any alcohol content was limited to 2% by excise tax laws in 1855. few brewers have maintained an alcoholic product.ginger beer is still produced at home using a symbiotic colony of yeast and a lactobacillus (bacteria) known as a "ginger beer plant" or from a "ginger bug" starter created from fermenting ginger, sugar, and water.

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Grilled chicken

Chicken cooked over a flame, serve with rice, beans, coleslaw

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Grilled meat

Grilling is a form of cooking that involves dry heat applied to the surface of food, commonly from above, below or from the side. grilling usually involves a significant amount of direct, radiant heat, and tends to be used for cooking meat and vegetables quickly. food to be grilled is cooked on a grill (an open wire grid such as a gridiron with a heat source above or below), using a cast iron/frying pan, or a grill pan (similar to a frying pan, but with raised ridges to mimic the wires of an open grill). heat transfer to the food when using a grill is primarily through thermal radiation. heat transfer when using a grill pan or griddle is by direct conduction. in the united states, when the heat source for grilling comes from above, grilling is called broiling. in this case, the pan that holds the food is called a broiler pan, and heat transfer is through thermal radiation. direct heat grilling can expose food to temperatures often in excess of 260 °c (500 °f). grilled meat acquires a distinctive roast aroma and flavor from a chemical process called the maillard reaction. the maillard reaction only occurs when foods reach temperatures in excess of 155 °c (310 °f).studies have shown that cooking beef, pork, poultry, and fish at high temperatures can lead to the formation of heterocyclic amines, benzopyrenes, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are carcinogens.marination may reduce the formation of these compounds. grilling is often presented as a healthy alternative to cooking with oils, although the fat and juices lost by grilling can contribute to drier food.

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Grouper

Groupers are fish of any of a number of genera in the subfamily epinephelinae of the family serranidae, in the order perciformes. not all serranids are called "groupers"; the family also includes the sea basses. the common name "grouper" is usually given to fish in one of two large genera: epinephelus and mycteroperca. in addition, the species classified in the small genera anyperidon, cromileptes, dermatolepis, graciela, saloptia, and triso are also called "groupers". fish in the genus plectropomus are referred to as "coral groupers". these genera are all classified in the subfamily epiphelinae. however, some of the hamlets (genus alphestes), the hinds (genus cephalopholis), the lyretails (genus variola) and some other small genera (gonioplectrus, niphon, paranthias) are also in this subfamily, and occasional species in other serranid genera have common names involving the word "grouper". nonetheless, the word "grouper" on its own is usually taken as meaning the subfamily epinephelinae.

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Guinness

Guinness () is an irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of arthur guinness at st. james's gate, dublin, ireland, in 1759. it is one of the most successful alcohol brands worldwide, brewed in almost 50 countries, and available in over 120. sales in 2011 amounted to 850 million litres (190,000,000 imp gal). in spite of declining consumption since 2001, it is the best-selling alcoholic drink in ireland where guinness & co. brewery makes almost €2 billion worth of beer annually. the guinness storehouse is a tourist attraction at st. james's gate brewery in dublin, ireland. since opening in 2000, it has received over 20 million visitors. guinness's flavour derives from malted barley and roasted unmalted barley, a relatively modern development, not becoming part of the grist until the mid-20th century. for many years, a portion of aged brew was blended with freshly brewed beer to give a sharp lactic acid flavour. although guinness's palate still features a characteristic "tang", the company has refused to confirm whether this type of blending still occurs. the draught beer's thick, creamy head comes from mixing the beer with nitrogen and carbon dioxide.the company moved its headquarters to london at the beginning of the anglo-irish trade war in 1932. in 1997, guinness plc merged with grand metropolitan to form the multinational alcoholic-drinks producer diageo plc, based in london.

Breakfast

Hashed fish

Smoked fish with onion, garlic, chili peppers, also used as a filling for panades

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Hashed fish

Smoked fish with onion, garlic, chili peppers, also used as a filling for panades

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Hickatee

The hickatee (dermatemys mawii) or in spanish tortuga blanca ('white turtle'), also called the central american river turtle, is the only living species in the family dermatemydidae. the species is found in the atlantic drainages of central america, specifically belize, guatemala, southern mexico and probably honduras. it is a relatively large-bodied species, with records of 60 cm (24 in) straight carapace length and weights of 22 kg (49 lb); although most individuals are smaller. this is a herbivorous and almost completely aquatic turtle that does not even surface to bask. bizarrely for reptiles, the eggs can remain viable even after being underwater for weeks -in the recent past, some scientists mistakenly claimed it nests underwater, likely due to visiting central america during a frequent flood, when nests are often submerged. in the culture of the ancient mayan civilisation this species and turtles in general had numerous uses such as being used in warfare, as musical instruments and as food, with this species likely being consumed by the elites during feasts. the maya probably exported these turtles to areas where they do not occur, based on their shell remains in kitchen middens. there is genetic evidence that the mayan and other ancient peoples may have hunted the turtle to local extinction in areas it now occurs in, and that some modern turtle populations stem from turtles introduced into waterways from elsewhere. the turtle also had mythological symbolism, although the true nature of ancient mayan myth has been largely obscured by time. among the modern communities inheriting this land the turtle continues to be eagerly sought as a dish eaten during important cultural events. the meat of this turtle is said to be very tasty. it has thus had a long history of exploitation. this has prompted western conservationists to declare this use unsustainable, and that the turtle is now 'critically endangered', especially singling out the people of tabasco as the culprits. in belize, the only country where it is still legal to hunt these animals, it is still common in some areas, but populations are depressed in areas where people live. in mexico the state of the population is unclear -it was said to be almost extirpated from mexico in 2006 based on an entry in a book from the 1970s, but reasonable amounts are still caught in areas such as tabasco and quintana roo. in guatemala the species is abundant in some areas, but uncommon elsewhere. although in the 1990s scientists dismissed breeding this species as impracticable, it is now known they can reproduce in even quite poor waters, and as a generalist herbivorous species fodder costs are low. much has been discovered regarding their animal husbandry, with some us scientists now musing that commercial breeding might be cost effective using experimental polyculture systems with the turtles as a secondary income source. the mexican government already stimulated the farming of this species in the 2000s, there are now likely a few thousand kept in captivity there. the health of these captive animals is not ideal, and the success of these operations is unclear.

Drink

Hot chocolate

May contain smoked fiery bird chili pepper powder

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Hot cross bun

A hot cross bun is a spiced sweet bun usually made with fruit, marked with a cross on the top, and has been traditionally eaten on good friday in the united kingdom, ireland, australia, new zealand, south africa, canada, india, pakistan and the united states. they are available all year round in some places, including the uk.the bun marks the end of the christian season of lent and different parts of the hot cross bun have a certain meaning, including the cross representing the crucifixion of jesus, and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm him at his burial and may also include orange peel to reflect the bitterness of his time on the cross.

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Hudut

Mashed plantains and coconut fish soup

Dessert, Sweet

Ice cream

Ice cream is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. it may be made from milk or cream and is flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit such as strawberries or peaches. it can also be made by whisking a flavored cream base and liquid nitrogen together. food coloring is sometimes added, in addition to stabilizers. the mixture is cooled below the freezing point of water and stirred to incorporate air spaces and to prevent detectable ice crystals from forming. the result is a smooth, semi-solid foam that is solid at very low temperatures (below 2 °c or 35 °f). it becomes more malleable as its temperature increases. the meaning of the name "ice cream" varies from one country to another. ice cream and gelato, based on cream and milk. frozen yogurt, based on yogurt or kefir. frozen custard, with eggs added to cream and sugar. ice milk. sorbet/slushy, ice pop/popsicle/icicle: water base. examples: frozen cola, frozen lemonade, frozen tea. sherbet, like sorbet but with some milk added.in some countries, such as the united states, "ice cream" applies only to a specific variety, and most governments regulate the commercial use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients, notably the amount of cream. products that do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream are sometimes labelled "frozen dairy dessert" instead. in other countries, such as italy and argentina, one word is used for all variants. analogues made from dairy alternatives, such as goat's or sheep's milk, or milk substitutes (e.g., soy, cashew, coconut, almond milk or tofu), are available for those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy protein, or vegan. ice cream may be served in dishes, for eating with a spoon, or licked from edible wafer cones. ice cream may be served with other desserts, such as apple pie, or as an ingredient in ice cream floats, sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream cakes and even baked items, such as baked alaska.

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Iguana

Iguana (, spanish: [iˈɣwana]) is a genus of herbivorous lizards that are native to tropical areas of mexico, central america, south america, and the caribbean. the genus was first described in 1768 by austrian naturalist josephus nicolaus laurenti in his book specimen medicum, exhibens synopsin reptilium emendatam cum experimentis circa venena. two species are placed in the genus, the green iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the lesser antillean iguana, which is native to the lesser antilles. genetic analysis indicates that the green iguana may comprise a complex of multiple species, some of which have been recently described, but the reptile database considers all of these as subspecies of the green iguana.the word "iguana" is derived from the original taino name for the species, iwana. in addition to the two species in the genus iguana, several other related genera in the same family have common names of the species including the word "iguana".the species is a popular quarry for pets, and has been widely introduced beyond its native area, into ishigaki island, florida peninsula, and hawaii.

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Johnnycake

Johnnycake (also called journey cake, johnny bread, hoecake, shawnee cake or spider cornbread) is a cornmeal flatbread, a type of batter bread. an early american staple food, it is prepared on the atlantic coast from newfoundland to jamaica. the food originates from the indigenous people of north america. it is still eaten in the west indies, dominican republic, saint croix, the bahamas, colombia, bermuda, curaçao and florida as well as in the united states and canada. the modern johnnycake is found in the cuisine of new england and is often claimed as originating in rhode island. a modern johnnycake is fried cornmeal gruel, which is made from yellow or white cornmeal mixed with salt and hot water or milk, and sometimes sweetened. in the southern united states, the term used is hoecake, although this can also refer to cornbread fried in a pan.

Breakfast

Johnnycake

Johnnycake (also called journey cake, johnny bread, hoecake, shawnee cake or spider cornbread) is a cornmeal flatbread, a type of batter bread. an early american staple food, it is prepared on the atlantic coast from newfoundland to jamaica. the food originates from the indigenous people of north america. it is still eaten in the west indies, dominican republic, saint croix, the bahamas, colombia, bermuda, curaçao and florida as well as in the united states and canada. the modern johnnycake is found in the cuisine of new england and is often claimed as originating in rhode island. a modern johnnycake is fried cornmeal gruel, which is made from yellow or white cornmeal mixed with salt and hot water or milk, and sometimes sweetened. in the southern united states, the term used is hoecake, although this can also refer to cornbread fried in a pan.

Drink

Lemongrass tea

Cymbopogon, also known as lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, cochin grass, malabar grass, oily heads, citronella grass or fever grass, is a genus of asian, african, australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. some species (particularly cymbopogon citratus) are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent, resembling that of lemons (citrus limon). the name cymbopogon derives from the greek words kymbe (κύμβη, 'boat') and pogon (πώγων, 'beard') "which mean [that] in most species, the hairy spikelets project from boat-shaped spathes." lemongrass and its oil are believed to possess therapeutic properties.

Dessert, Sweet

Lemon pie

A lemon tart (french: tarte au citron) is a dessert dish, a variety of tart. it has a pastry shell with a lemon flavored filling. in the uk, lemon tart consists of a pastry case (often made in a fluted tart tin) containing a baked lemon custard (usually composed of eggs, sugar, lemon juice and cream). usually recipes include blind-baking before adding the custard. sometimes the tart is dusted with icing sugar prior to serving.alternatively, the lemon filling can be cooked in a saucepan and then added to the baked pastry case.a dessert very similar to the lemon tart is the lemon pie, usually served for dessert, made with a crust usually made of shortcrust pastry and lemon custard filling. the lemon pie is prepared with a bottom pie crust. this pie is different from the lemon meringue pie, which has meringue on top. no upper crust is used, as in a cherry pie.

Drink

Lighthouse Lager

Belikin is the leading domestically produced beer brand in belize. belikin is brewed by the belize brewing company, ltd. which is owned by the bowen family. the belize brewing company was established in 1969, and began brewing belikin beer and belikin stout brand name in 1971. its tagline is "the beer of belize". the name "belikin" comes from the maya language and means "route to the east". this is a term which some have suggested is the origin of the name of "belize" (although the most accepted derivation says the name comes from the belize river, meaning "muddy"). the belikin label features a drawing of a pre-columbian maya temple-pyramid at altun ha. the most common belikin is a light lager beer. lighthouse lager, belikin premium and a stout beer are also brewed and sold under the belikin name. the brewery is based in ladyville, belize district.