Kauai Paradise Pie: A Taste of Island Bliss The first time I tasted anything like this pie was at a potluck in Hanalei Bay. The trade winds were rustling through the palms, slack-key guitar music drifted from a nearby ukulele circle, and the air was thick with the scent of plumeria and grilled fish. Amidst … Read more
Coconut Ulu Smash: A Taste of Hawaiian Comfort The first time I tasted Ulu Smash, I was a young apprentice chef, lucky enough to spend a summer working in a small kitchen overlooking the turquoise waters of Maui. The warm, fragrant steam rising from the bowl, the creamy texture, and the subtle sweetness punctuated by … Read more
The Smoky Allure of Roasted Breadfruit: A Taste of the Islands My earliest memory of breadfruit isn’t from a sun-drenched beach, but from my grandmother’s bustling kitchen in Brooklyn. The aroma of char and something subtly sweet would fill the air, a signal that she was roasting breadfruit, carefully turning it over the gas flame … Read more
Breadfruit Cake: A Taste of Island Comfort The aroma of breadfruit baking always transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen on a small Caribbean island. I remember the sweet, almost caramel-like scent wafting through the open windows, mingling with the salty sea breeze. Her breadfruit cake was legendary – moist, subtly spiced, and utterly irresistible. … Read more
Golden Crisps of the Tropics: Mastering Breadfruit Chips My earliest memories of Guam are saturated with the scent of the ocean breeze mingling with the sweet, starchy aroma of roasting breadfruit. We’d gather around my grandmother’s outdoor kitchen, the air thick with humidity and anticipation, as she expertly transformed this humble fruit into a culinary … Read more
Breadfruit Muffins: A Taste of the Tropics The aroma alone takes me back to my grandmother’s kitchen in Belize. Every Sunday, the air would be thick with the sweet, earthy scent of breadfruit, freshly harvested from the tree in her backyard. While she made all sorts of delicious dishes with it, her breadfruit muffins were … Read more
Scalloped Cheese Breadfruit: A Taste of the Islands The first time I tasted scalloped breadfruit, it was at a lively Sunday brunch in Barbados. The air buzzed with chatter, calypso music, and the aroma of spices. Amidst the colourful spread of dishes, this unassuming bake caught my eye. Its golden, bubbling surface hinted at the … Read more
Breadfruit Custard: A Taste of Island Comfort The scent of caramel, warm and inviting, always transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen in Puerto Rico. There, nestled between the swaying palms and the rhythmic crash of waves, she would create magic with simple ingredients. One dessert, in particular, stands out: flan de pana, or breadfruit … Read more
Island Spice Stuffed Breadfruit: A Taste of the Caribbean The aroma of breadfruit baking always takes me back to my grandmother’s kitchen in Jamaica. I remember watching her expertly peel the massive green orb, the sweet, starchy scent filling the air. The rhythmic chop, chop, chop of her knife as she prepared the stuffing, a … Read more
Baked Savory Breadfruit (Taufolo) The scent of baked breadfruit always takes me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. I can almost feel the warm, humid air and hear her humming as she expertly scooped out the soft flesh, blending it with savory fillings. It wasn’t just a meal; it was a tradition, a celebration of simple … Read more
Breadfruit in Seasoned Coconut Sauce: A Taste of the Costa Rican Caribbean The first time I tasted breadfruit cooked in coconut milk, I was instantly transported. It wasn’t just the warmth of the spices or the creamy richness of the sauce; it was the feeling of being welcomed into someone’s home, sharing a meal filled … Read more
Baked Breadfruit: A Taste of the Islands The memory of my first encounter with baked breadfruit is still vivid. It was a humid afternoon in Honolulu, at a potluck hosted by my friend Leilani. The air buzzed with chatter and the aroma of island spices. Amidst the kalua pig and poke bowls, sat a humble, … Read more
Barbadian Souse: A Taste of the Islands The first time I tasted souse, I was standing on a sun-drenched beach in Barbados, the rhythmic sound of waves crashing providing the perfect backdrop. The tangy, spicy, and savory notes of the pickled pork danced on my tongue, a delightful explosion of flavors I had never experienced … Read more
Breadfruit Oil Down: A Taste of Grenadian Sunshine My grandmother, a woman whose hands held the secrets of generations, used to make Oil Down on Sundays. The aroma of coconut milk simmering with salted meat, the sweet, starchy breadfruit, and the unmistakable scent of thyme and pimento peppers would fill her small kitchen, beckoning us … Read more
Ulu Chowder: A Taste of Hawaiian Comfort The first time I tried Ulu Chowder, I was on a small family farm on the Big Island. The air was thick with the scent of plumeria and damp earth after a morning rain. Auntie Kealoha, her hands weathered and strong from years of working the land, ladled … Read more