Category Archives: Food
792. Arepas on Caracas-baaiweg
On the crossing of Caracas-baaiweg and Schubappelweg, across the street from Vreugdenhil Supermarket, next to Caribbean Nautical, lies the very best arepa stand on the island. As yet unnamed, friendly Liliana and Sol from Colombia only speak Spanish, “Si quieres
792. Arepas on Caracas-baaiweg
On the crossing of Caracas-baaiweg and Schubappelweg, across the street from Vreugdenhil Supermarket, next to Caribbean Nautical, lies the very best arepa stand on the island. As yet unnamed, friendly Liliana and Sol from Colombia only speak Spanish, “Si quieres
798. Grassroots Lionfish Elimination
A showstopper in any tropical aquarium, Lionfish is voluptuously endowed with feathery, red-and-white zebra-striped fins. Yet as strikingly beautiful as they are, they’re a serious menace to our marine ecosystem. They upset the ecological balance of coral reefs. In fact
798. Grassroots Lionfish Elimination
A showstopper in any tropical aquarium, Lionfish is voluptuously endowed with feathery, red-and-white zebra-striped fins. Yet as strikingly beautiful as they are, they’re a serious menace to our marine ecosystem. They upset the ecological balance of coral reefs. In fact
801. Curaçao Stewed Beef
Yaki recently shared his famous Stobá recipe with Tasha and Patricia and they absolutely loved it… Even served it at their New Year’s celebrations in Holland. Dana says, “let mi bisa you iets Yaki’s stobá is MASTER!” So we absolutely
801. Curaçao Stewed Beef
Yaki recently shared his famous Stobá recipe with Tasha and Patricia and they absolutely loved it… Even served it at their New Year’s celebrations in Holland. Dana says, “let mi bisa you iets Yaki’s stobá is MASTER!” So we absolutely
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)
812. Curaçao’s Favorite Venezuelan Christmas Import
My grandmother Ruth Gomes Casseres-Salas filled her 89 years of life with family, friends, community service, delicious cooking, travel and reading. She passed away peacefully in her sleep in September 2012. And though she hasn’t made her famous annual Christmas
812. Curaçao’s Favorite Venezuelan Christmas Import
My grandmother Ruth Gomes Casseres-Salas filled her 89 years of life with family, friends, community service, delicious cooking, travel and reading. She passed away peacefully in her sleep in September 2012. And though she hasn’t made her famous annual Christmas
816. Curaçao’s Keshi Yená (Stuffed Cheese)
Pronounced: “Kaaaaysheeeee Yaaaaaynaaaaah” Frugality is key when it comes to import-dependent island living. Lucky for us, our awesome ancestors have invented creative ways to stretch and recycle provisions… gifting us delicious — yet frugal — dishes. Dutch cheese (Gouda and
816. Curaçao’s Keshi Yená (Stuffed Cheese)
Pronounced: “Kaaaaysheeeee Yaaaaaynaaaaah” Frugality is key when it comes to import-dependent island living. Lucky for us, our awesome ancestors have invented creative ways to stretch and recycle provisions… gifting us delicious — yet frugal — dishes. Dutch cheese (Gouda and
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
836. Aged Gouda (or Old Amsterdam) Cheese Pudding
Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and caring for others… pumpkin spiced lattes, Macy’s parade, family, friends, turkey (coma), stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, football, comfortable couches, stretchy pants, apple pie, pecan pie, cherry cobbler… leftovers…Black Friday… leftovers… leftovers. My
836. Aged Gouda (or Old Amsterdam) Cheese Pudding
Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and caring for others… pumpkin spiced lattes, Macy’s parade, family, friends, turkey (coma), stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, football, comfortable couches, stretchy pants, apple pie, pecan pie, cherry cobbler… leftovers…Black Friday… leftovers… leftovers. My
842. This Salad
Tasha writes: “One of my favorite places to eat in Curaçao is Restaurant De Fles, near Post 5 (on Schottegatweg West, facing the oil refinery). Growing up my parents used to take us there all the time! We absolutely LOVED their
842. This Salad
Tasha writes: “One of my favorite places to eat in Curaçao is Restaurant De Fles, near Post 5 (on Schottegatweg West, facing the oil refinery). Growing up my parents used to take us there all the time! We absolutely LOVED their
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
865. Tutu
Tutu ku Funchi, duna Tres Sunchi (Tutu and Funchi, give three kisses) are ubiquitous “Curaçao”. So we present to you Senjora Mogen‘s delicious Tutu recipe from Kuminda.com (great resource for krioyo cooks!) Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry black-eyed peas 1/2 tbsp nutmeg
865. Tutu
Tutu ku Funchi, duna Tres Sunchi (Tutu and Funchi, give three kisses) are ubiquitous “Curaçao”. So we present to you Senjora Mogen‘s delicious Tutu recipe from Kuminda.com (great resource for krioyo cooks!) Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry black-eyed peas 1/2 tbsp nutmeg
867. Family Mogen’s Komedor Krioyo at Landhuis Dokterstuin
Out hunting for ‘awesome things’ with Kimmy Douglas in Banda Bou in September 2012, we decided to grab a late lunch at our favorite krioyo restaurant: Komedor Krioyo at Landhuis Dokterstuin (open from 12 – 4 pm except Mondays). We’ve been
867. Family Mogen’s Komedor Krioyo at Landhuis Dokterstuin
Out hunting for ‘awesome things’ with Kimmy Douglas in Banda Bou in September 2012, we decided to grab a late lunch at our favorite krioyo restaurant: Komedor Krioyo at Landhuis Dokterstuin (open from 12 – 4 pm except Mondays). We’ve been
873. Curaçao’s Mundo Bizarro
By the fabulous Gaby Lieuw, Founder & Blogger: Sand and Stilettos Located in the colorful heart of Willemstad, the up and coming neighborhood of Pietermaal Smal has often been referred to as our emerging “Quartier Latin”. Meticulous renovations over the
873. Curaçao’s Mundo Bizarro
By the fabulous Gaby Lieuw, Founder & Blogger: Sand and Stilettos Located in the colorful heart of Willemstad, the up and coming neighborhood of Pietermaal Smal has often been referred to as our emerging “Quartier Latin”. Meticulous renovations over the
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 