Caribbean food recipes are very interesting to me because they are usually a blend of European, African and Asian ingredients. Caribbean food history is intricately linked to the slave trade, and as a result, many foods were transplanted to the Caribbean Islands for the African slaves. The end result is that many traditional Caribbean foods have influences from countries all over the world.

A typical West Indian dish may include steamed fish with rice and beans. The side dishes may include callaloo, fritters, or breadfruit. Of course the fish comes from the warm waters of the Caribbean sea. However, the rice is originally from China, the red kidney beans are from South America, the callaloo is originally from west Africa, fritters are made with flour from the Middle East, and breadfruit is originally from the Pacific Islands.

Steamed fish is the main thing I like about traditional Cayman food is its freshness. When I have steamed fish at a local Kitchen, it has literally been caught that morning, lightly seasoned, and prepared to perfection. The food is delicious, but always in short supply. If you didn’t arrive just when the restaurant opened, you would likely not be able to order their fresh catch of the day. To prepare steamed fish, wash the fish in lime and then season it with salt and pepper to your taste. Heat coconut oil in a pan. Add the fish and cook it on both sides until it is golden brown. Add a sliced onion, a little water, and seasoning pepper. Cook on low heat for a few minutes until done.

Probably the first traditional Grand Cayman food you had was Rice and Beans. Usually, Caribbean cooks like to play around with this dish until they make it their own creation. To start, soak the beans overnight. Cook the beans until they are tender (about an hour). Drain the beans and save the bean water, it should be about 3 cups. You may need to add more water to get to 3 cups. In another pot, boil previously saved bean water, salt, black pepper, thyme, onion, and seasoning pepper. Add previously boiled beans and coconut milk and let everything come to a boil. Add the rice. Make sure there is about 1/2 inch of water over the rice and beans. When the pot starts to boil again, lower the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.

Breadfruit is a a strange and delicious dishes. How to prepare it. It turned out to be very simple. First place the whole breadfruit in the oven for about an hour. This step is necessary so that you can easily cut the fruit. At this point you can eat the fruit by itself, soak it in butter, or eat it as a side dish to a meal. Another option, is to fry it up for just a couple of minutes on top of the stove. This is what we did the the result was scrumptious. After frying, it tastes a bit like potato, but with an interesting texture.

These traditional Caribbean food recipes are delicious and easy to make. If you use all fresh ingredients, then you are assured of a tasty Caribbean meal that you can easily make in your own home. If you are here visiting the Cayman Islands, we highly recommend one of the many local restaurants and Kitchens. Each one has its own specialty that will have you going back for more.

Whatever you enjoy doing, Caribbean activities could satisfy all your requirements. You enjoy wonderful marine life on the one side and never end mountainous terrain on the other. Alternatively, you have thick rainforests and the native culture which seems so strange from anything that you might have ever known. It is natural ambience in Caribbean without man made things which are also found in plenty.

If you want to experience the true meaning of adventure, Caribbean activities are what you need. So, bike around the never ending island trails or hike through the rainforest or visit the national park here or for water enthusiasts nothing could beat snorkeling in the deep blue waters of Caribbean and find oneself amongst sponges, colorful tropical fish, stingrays and varied other sea creatures. For less adventurous types, one can go for sailing also.

And for the ones who like less adventure and more of sunbathing, what could be better than the numerous Caribbean beaches. So, sun bathe at the picturesque heart shaped Magens Bay on St. Thomas or the Orient Beach on St. Martin. For golf lovers, there are a number of world renowned golf courses. Some of these golf courses have been designed by some of the greats of golf world. And if you are thinking of less energetic pastimes you can opt for other Caribbean activities like visiting museums, sugar mills bearing marks of history, distilleries of rum and plantations.

There is also some difference in planning your vacation when you are traveling alone and when you are traveling with your family. It is always a good idea to get a travel agent if you are planning to travel with your family. And what is more, ask your family members their needs and expectations and then try to find some holiday package that could fit the bill appropriately.

If you are vacationing in Caribbean and you have not enjoyed the Caribbean activity which is scuba diving you are really missing out something very rare and something very exciting. Beautiful and calm weather welcomes tourists all round the year to Caribbean islands and tourists find themselves enjoying a number of Caribbean activities. You would find that there are over thirty locations where you can enjoy scuba diving and this facility is offered throughout the year. The difference is in being the way you want to enjoy scuba diving. Do you want to enjoy it like any other tourist or do you want to enjoy it as the locals do?

It is up to you to decide. You can enjoy scuba diving with other tourists or you can enjoy it with locals as locals. Whatever you might decide to do, one thing is for sure. You are never going to forget the moments you spend here and you are going to come back again to enjoy Caribbean activities again and again.

Now you are introduced some of the most exciting activities in Caribbean. Make a plan for your next trip right now and of course, the destination is Caribbean where actually make travellers pleased due to many interesting activities.