Dominica Gourmet

A blog about foods from Dominica

Meet Mayma

Food Blogger
Sakafete! Growing up in Dominica, food was central to socializing and in abundance. Cooking with my family was one of the highlights of my youth. We grew our produce and raised livestock, which often made it to our kitchen table. With my mother and grandmother's guidance, I discovered my passion for cooking at age 9. Today, I share those culinary experiences with my children, using the fundamentals of Dominican cooking and making it our own. As I embark on my food journey, I invite you to experience foods from the Caribbean island of Dominica. Let's cook!
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My recent trip to Dominica

I would characterize my recent treat to Dominica as short and impactful. I say short because I was only on the island for four days, and impactful since I did so much of what I wanted to do, even though I visited far fewer restaurants and ...
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year from my family to yours! As I reflect on the past year, I can honestly say that it was a fantastic year for us here at Dominica Gourmet. Although I created fewer new recipes, I did some collaborative projects, made some critical ...
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A Festive Thanksgiving Dinner

Happy Thanksgiving, to you and your loved ones! Thank you for the support you’ve given me. Thanksgiving day has lots of interpretations depending on who’s perspective is leading the discourse. Although this holiday is riddled with ...
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How to make delicious apple pie pops

Over the weekend, I went apple picking with my family. It was a lovely day filled with fantastic weather and a great bonding opportunity for the family.We visited Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville, CA, about 1 1/2 hours from my hometown in Northern ...
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Delicious sea moss drink with coconut milk

Sea moss which is scientifically known as Chondrus crispus is a type of seaweed algae. During my childhood in Dominica, I wasn’t a great fan of sea moss (seamoss) since I associated it with something very nutritious and adultish. However, ...
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