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Exotic Food Finds: The Breadfruit

Exotic Food Finds: The Breadfruit

Artocarpus Altilis, better known as breadfruit, has been an important crop and component throughout the Pacific, where indigenous people have relied on breadfruit as one of their main staples for many generations. The scientific or Latin name is derived from Greek (artos = bread, karpos = fruit), and altilis means ‘fat’. 

Foodie Traveler’s Guide: Local Markets of Phuket Thailand

Foodie Traveler’s Guide: Local Markets of Phuket Thailand

It is inevitable to come across the overwhelming stretch and miles of multiple market places buzzing with life in Phuket, Thailand when on vacation. Many centuries ago, long before tourist t-shirts, Phuket was an island best known for its tin mines and rubber trees. The island is very rich 

Island Vibes: Traditional Black Cake

Island Vibes: Traditional Black Cake

Photo Cred: Caribbean National Weekly   About Black Cake Fruit cake is as traditional as it gets in any Caribbean island most commonly known as “black cake” because of its most obvious color when baked. Saint Lucian black cake is most appreciated by  locals because of it’s