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ackee

Melicoccus bijugatus; Ovoid green fruit that grows in bunches on trees up to 30m high. The fruit typically ripen during the summer. The fruit is relat

cajuil

Syzygium malaccense is a species of flowering tree native to tropical parts of Asia; It has been introduced throughout the Caribbean. The trees produ

ciguita

A small bird with a bright yellow underbelly. The wings and back are black with small white markings.

cilantro ancho

Mexican Coriander. Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae used for seasoning and marinating food.

cilantro sabanero

Mexican Coriander. Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae used for seasoning and marinating food.

dutty

Dirty; Unclean, impure or immoral

frio frio

A cold dessert made by pouring fruit syrup over a paper cone or paper cup full of crushed ice.

fruitcake

Rich dark cakes popular around Christmas. A primary ingredients is dried fruit that has been steeped or soaked in rum or wine for long periods of time

limoncillo

Melicoccus bijugatus; Ovoid green fruit that grows in bunches on trees up to 30m high. The fruit typically ripen during the summer. The fruit is relat

manzana de oro

Ambarella. An edible fruit growing on large trees up to 30m. The fruits have thick, sometimes leathery skin and dendritic (fibrous or hairy) seeds. Wh

perita haitiana

Ziziphus Mauritania; A small round berry about 3/4 inches in diameter. The fruit is green and turns yellow as it ripens. Ripe fruit may occasionally d

que lo que

What's up, a colloquial greeting.

quenepa

Melicoccus bijugatus; Ovoid green fruit that grows in bunches on trees up to 30m high. The fruit typically ripen during the summer. The fruit is relat

tamarindo

Tamarind

tienda

Compra

voodoo

Folk magic, sorcery, and religious practices derived from Central and West African origins. The practice is often associated with evil or black magic,