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Dominican Pelau Recipe

July 1, 2020

Pelau is considered one of our most authentic traditional dishes in Dominica. It consists of rice, peas or beans, some vegetables, and various parts of the chicken. Some people use the back and the neck, others use the wings, drumstick, and ...

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Sakafete!

June 29, 2020

Welcome to my blog about delicious foods from the Caribbean Island of Dominica. Let me take you on this wonderful food journey to introduce your palate to the incredible foods that originate from Dominica’s nature island. Experience ...

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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. We used lots of verbal recipes then. Today, I share those culinary experiences with my children, using the fundamentals of Dominican cooking and making it our own. I'm not a trained cook/chef, however, 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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