Category Archives: Dushi
630. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Drop
My aunt Rita Mendes-Flohr captures the essence of ‘drop’ in Crossing Borders: Speaking Papiamentu en route to Curaçao during a layover in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport: I search for a shop that sells every possible variety of drop – salted licorice – by weight,
630. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Drop
My aunt Rita Mendes-Flohr captures the essence of ‘drop’ in Crossing Borders: Speaking Papiamentu en route to Curaçao during a layover in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport: I search for a shop that sells every possible variety of drop – salted licorice – by weight,
640. Curaçao Food Magic
Where to find authentic krioyo soul cooking in Curaçao? Look no further than Plasa Bieu, Punda’s Cafeteria (also known as Marshé Bieu; Old Market). In fact, in a recent survey among this website’s Facebook fans Plasa Bieu won ‘Best Meal Under $10’. The eggshell blue building is open
640. Curaçao Food Magic
Where to find authentic krioyo soul cooking in Curaçao? Look no further than Plasa Bieu, Punda’s Cafeteria (also known as Marshé Bieu; Old Market). In fact, in a recent survey among this website’s Facebook fans Plasa Bieu won ‘Best Meal Under $10’. The eggshell blue building is open
650. Curaçao’s Coconut Candy
‘Kokada’ freshly grated coconut patties held together in a sugar syrup, tinted with food coloring for a festive look, should not to be confused with the more popular gooey coconut macaroon or hard Vietnamese ‘kẹo dừa’. Typically sold as colorful
650. Curaçao’s Coconut Candy
‘Kokada’ freshly grated coconut patties held together in a sugar syrup, tinted with food coloring for a festive look, should not to be confused with the more popular gooey coconut macaroon or hard Vietnamese ‘kẹo dừa’. Typically sold as colorful
728. Curaçao Sorghum
Sometimes referred to as milo, in India: jowar, in Curaçao: maishi chikí (literally: small corn), sorghum (cereal grain) originated in Africa about 5,000 years ago. Drought and heat tolerant, sorghum is considered a staple food in dry, arid regions. Those of us living in the US and Europe
728. Curaçao Sorghum
Sometimes referred to as milo, in India: jowar, in Curaçao: maishi chikí (literally: small corn), sorghum (cereal grain) originated in Africa about 5,000 years ago. Drought and heat tolerant, sorghum is considered a staple food in dry, arid regions. Those of us living in the US and Europe
737. Curaçao Passover Charoset
Last week I found myself making a Passover favorite, Garosa (Charoset), just like my mama and her mama and her mama and her mama before her. Meant to symbolize the sticky-and-strong mortar Hebrew slaves used to build clay bricks in Egypt
737. Curaçao Passover Charoset
Last week I found myself making a Passover favorite, Garosa (Charoset), just like my mama and her mama and her mama and her mama before her. Meant to symbolize the sticky-and-strong mortar Hebrew slaves used to build clay bricks in Egypt
740. Curaçao Bread Pudding
Irela Girigori-Panneflek writes: “I’d like to contribute by adding the ‘boyo or bolo di pan’ (Curaçao’s version of bread pudding), a delicious treat form the Curaçao kitchen. Made with bread, milk, eggs, raisins or small chopped prunes and sometimes with crystallized fruits, but I prefer it
740. Curaçao Bread Pudding
Irela Girigori-Panneflek writes: “I’d like to contribute by adding the ‘boyo or bolo di pan’ (Curaçao’s version of bread pudding), a delicious treat form the Curaçao kitchen. Made with bread, milk, eggs, raisins or small chopped prunes and sometimes with crystallized fruits, but I prefer it
762. Dushi Dates
Standup Paddleboard with your favorite dushi through Curaçao’s mangrove-covered Tunnel of Love… Stay a while… no one’s watching! Let Captain Goodlife Obersi take you and your dushi to our stunning Blue Room… He can also drop you off at our secluded Love Beach.
762. Dushi Dates
Standup Paddleboard with your favorite dushi through Curaçao’s mangrove-covered Tunnel of Love… Stay a while… no one’s watching! Let Captain Goodlife Obersi take you and your dushi to our stunning Blue Room… He can also drop you off at our secluded Love Beach.
763. Dushi Playlist
In the words of NYTimes “Curacao After Dark” author Baz Dreisinger, “Ritmo is very much Afro-Curaçaoan music, sometimes disturbingly derided as the music of the lower classes. As the band — three singers, two horn players, a drummer, a timbalero
763. Dushi Playlist
In the words of NYTimes “Curacao After Dark” author Baz Dreisinger, “Ritmo is very much Afro-Curaçaoan music, sometimes disturbingly derided as the music of the lower classes. As the band — three singers, two horn players, a drummer, a timbalero
810. Dutch Oily Balls
Oliebol stands pop up in the Netherlands as early as mid-to-late November and coincide with dropping temperatures, comfort food cravings and holiday season. Considered a widely popular tradition, the Dutch (population: 16-17 million) consume about 130 million oliebollen (7-8 oliebollen pp)
810. Dutch Oily Balls
Oliebol stands pop up in the Netherlands as early as mid-to-late November and coincide with dropping temperatures, comfort food cravings and holiday season. Considered a widely popular tradition, the Dutch (population: 16-17 million) consume about 130 million oliebollen (7-8 oliebollen pp)
823. Curaçao’s Milk Things (Ko’i Lechi)
Ingredients: 1 can (14 – 1/2 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar 2 1/2 cups powdered whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla Mix all ingredients together. Add food
823. Curaçao’s Milk Things (Ko’i Lechi)
Ingredients: 1 can (14 – 1/2 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar 2 1/2 cups powdered whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla Mix all ingredients together. Add food
854. Curaçao Plantain Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb salted beef, cubed (corned beef) 1 lb salted pig’s tail, cubed 3 1/2 cups saltwater* 3 cups hot water 4 big ripe (but firm) plantains 3 cinnamon sticks 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 tbsp vegetable
854. Curaçao Plantain Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb salted beef, cubed (corned beef) 1 lb salted pig’s tail, cubed 3 1/2 cups saltwater* 3 cups hot water 4 big ripe (but firm) plantains 3 cinnamon sticks 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 tbsp vegetable
862. Mi Lucha’s (My Struggle) Dairy-free Ice Cream
“Mi Lucha” snèk is an outdoor bar and restaurant in Santa Maria (across the street from the church and cemetery by the McDonald’s). They make the very best homemade coconut ice cream we’ve EVER had… and it’s among the first
862. Mi Lucha’s (My Struggle) Dairy-free Ice Cream
“Mi Lucha” snèk is an outdoor bar and restaurant in Santa Maria (across the street from the church and cemetery by the McDonald’s). They make the very best homemade coconut ice cream we’ve EVER had… and it’s among the first
882. Curaçao Flan
Ingredients: 3 cups of sugar 4 cups of milk + 1 can (400 g) of sweet condensed milk 12 eggs, slightly beaten (yolks and whites well-mixed) Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Caramelize 1 cup sugar over low flame until
882. Curaçao Flan
Ingredients: 3 cups of sugar 4 cups of milk + 1 can (400 g) of sweet condensed milk 12 eggs, slightly beaten (yolks and whites well-mixed) Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Caramelize 1 cup sugar over low flame until
892. Curaçao Tamarind Juice
Tamarein (Tamarindus indica) is an import from South East Asia, originally from the Sahel. It now runs wild all over our island providing shade and satisfying sweet tooths with its sour-yet-sweet fruit (also a laxative!) If you haven’t tried all-natural
892. Curaçao Tamarind Juice
Tamarein (Tamarindus indica) is an import from South East Asia, originally from the Sahel. It now runs wild all over our island providing shade and satisfying sweet tooths with its sour-yet-sweet fruit (also a laxative!) If you haven’t tried all-natural
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 