Dominica Gourmet

A blog about foods from Dominica

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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Crispy codfish balls recipe

Growing up, I loved when my mother hosted dinner parties. She’d go all out, and at the same time, making it all look effortless. We’ve hosted quite a few folks, but I was more excited when the folks vacationing from London would ...
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Creamy mango smoothie recipe

If you’re looking for a very simple mango recipe that will keep you wanting more, you’ve come to the right link. I enjoy mangoes so much that I’ve tried eating them in so many creative ways. This recipe is so impressive, yet so ...
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My daughter’s 14th birthday celebration

My daughter’s 14th birthday party was complete with lots of balloons, an outdoor picnic, with a teepee and fashion frenzy activity. It was a labor of love for the family. We started decorating the day before the event. A passion for ...
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Green papaya salad with fried snapper

I love papaya! Growing up in Dominica, I considered myself fortunate to have two papaya trees in my backyard. They were treasured trees that always delivered papayas year-round, which my parents would share with our neighbors, family and ...
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Blackened tuna and roasted peppers sauce

My mother-in-law introduced me to quinoa in 1999, when I started dating my husband. She was a very health-conscious woman and was highly invested in grains, tons of vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Her meals were always healthy yet tasty. So ...
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