Wednesday Night Fish Fry

After contacting Sailor Antonio Johnson from Island Boy Adventures, we have dialoged with him about his favourite local treats!  His reply was that The Fish Fry was a must.  He stated that the quality of the food is unmatchable  along with the flavourful Caribbean style food that will shock our taste buds.  Being a major fish lover myself, the thought of fresh lobster makes me already excited for the trip and all the amazing flavours we will experience while we are there!

Along with the food, we are excited to experience the atmosphere for the local along with meeting fellow vacationers and locals.  The great thing about the restaurant is that Charlie also offers take out!

A cultures cuisine is significant to understand and critically engage with because you can learn about the central values and will help both the locals and tourists to integrate themselves into a new culture.  Food taps into ones senses and I hope that Jaclyn and I will both vibe with the music, food, dance and traditions.

Recipes in cultures such as the Bahamian are passed down through tradition, family, word of mouth and culture.  I am thrilled that in just a few months, we will be able to experience the lifestyle and hopefully learn a few dishes from the locals.  Being Middle Eastern, I'm used to cooking with rich spices such as cumin, baharat, and cinnamon.  However, it will be great to cook and experiences tasting dishes that include spices such as allspice, ginger, chile peppers, jalapeño, and so on.

Two dishes in particular that I am excited to attempt during my visit in the Bahamas is Bahamian Bread Pudding and Guava Duff.

Recipes:
Bahamian Bread Pudding
-10 slices stale homemade bread
- 4-5 c. water (approx.)
- 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 2/3 c. evaporated milk
- 1/2 c. raisins

Guava Duff
- 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1 c. sugar
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 c. guava pulp
- 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground clove
- 3 c. flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder

Bahamian Bread Pudding