The Fish and Dragon Festival is an annual event that showcases Chinese culture in Barbados. Normally the event is an in-person activity, with all sorts of performances and food but this year they have moved it to an online platform to be enjoyed by all. This year I was fortunate enough to take part in…
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One Person, One Dish
How We Eat took part in an online food presentation. Check out the video below. The first cook made Bajan Conkies while the second cook made Moon Cakes. Food is one of purest expressions of culture. ‘One Person, One Dish’ tries to bring together Chinese and Caribbean people through food. Sharing how favorite dishes from…
A Review of the Barbados Food and Rum Festival 2019.
In 2018 I was very vocal about not going to The Barbados Food and Rum Festival (you can read that article here). As a result, I made a serious effort to attend the 2019 Food and Rum Festival. I went to almost every night. The only night I missed was the ‘Gourmet Safari’ which is…
First Thoughts on The 2019 Food and Rum Festival Events in Barbados.
This is the tenth anniversary of the Food and Rum Festival in Barbados. It is now a decade old. I’ve been going to these events every year as long as I am in the country. I’ve been to food demonstrations, rum tastings and food events. This year feels smaller than past years. This year’s events…
Why I Didn’t Attend The Food and Rum Festival 2018.
Before we begin I just want to say that this is not a review of the Food and Rum Festival 2018. I can’t review it because I didn’t attend any of the events. This is an exploration of the reasons why I didn’t attend my favorite food event in Barbados. 2018 may well have been…