A breakfast porridge made with cornmeal as a primary ingredient. It may also include milk, coconut milk, sugar, and spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla.

The fruit and tree of Averrhoa bilimbi. A relative of the carambola or star fruit, the tree produces an edible, green, five pomed, cucumber like fruit.

A breakfast porridge made with cornmeal as a primary ingredient. It may also include milk, coconut milk, sugar, and spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla.

A meal made by slow cooking seasoned cornmeal. The meal is stirred or turned as it is cooked.

All purpose flour. Flour used for cooking, but not baking.

Tree and fruit native to the Pacific Islands and Malaysia that was brought to the West Indies in the 18th century. The fruit is large with a rough green skin with small hexagonal markings. Some varieties have a spiky exterior. The flesh is white, cream coloured or yellow and has a high starch content. It is eaten boiled, roasted, or fried as a staple food.

A cow's penis. Sometimes used in soup.

A dish made with bull's penis ('cod') that is valued for its aphrodisiac properties. It is traditionally cooked with bananas and scotch bonnet peppers in a white rum-based broth.

The tree and fruit of Artocarpus heterophyllus. It is related to the breadfruit and breadnut. The tree produces the worlds largest tree borne fruit - up to 80lbs and 3 feet long. Much of the fruit is starchy and fibrous. However, the seeds are surrounded by a sweet, pleasant tasting flesh. The seeds themselves are also edible after roasting or boiling.

A fruit related to the passion fruit, but with a hard green skin. They are significantly sweeter than passion fruits.

A dish consisting of seasoned crab meat stuffed into a crab's shell and baked.

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 develop a rust brown colour and a cracked texture. The unripe fruit is firm and slightly acidic, and grows softer and mushier when it ripens. The berries have a single hard seed.

A small yellow cherry

A very hard, flat, semi-sweet biscuit made with coconut, flour, sugar, and spices.

White rice and black beans

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

Cooked vegetables

A sweet treat made from diced coconuts, sugar and spices. The mixture is boiled until thick enough to set and harden when cool, then spoonfuls are dropped onto banana leaves or other flat surfaces.

A sandwich made from bajan salt bread

Cooked meat eaten when consuming alcohol

Large, round flat, dumplings

A round fruit about the size of a tennis ball. It has a glossy leathery skin that is either green, purple, or some combination of the two colours. Inside is a purple and white milky flesh that exhibits a distinct star pattern. The fruit is sweet and eaten raw

The tree and fruit of Phyllanthus acidus. The intermediate sized tree produces small, flattened, multi-lobed, berries with a high acid content. The tart yellow berries are edible raw, but most often stewed with sugar, ginger and other spices.

Taro - plant used primarily for its edible root and leaves.

The edible leaves of the taro plant.

The edible leaves of the taro plant.

Meat - animal flesh

A preparation of pulses (dried beans) or yellow peas which have been stripped of their outer hulls and split.

A roti with a stuffing of ground yellow split peas (dhal), cumin (geera), garlic and pepper. The split peas are boiled until they are tender crisp and then ground in a mill. The cumin is toasted until black and also ground. The stuffing is pushed into the roti dough, and sealed. When rolled flat, the filling is distributed within the roti. It is cooked on the tawah and rubbed with oil for ease of cooking.

Round, oblate, ovaloid, ellipsoidal, or conical fruit varying in size from 2 to 4 in (5-10 cm) in width. The immature fruit is hard and has a sandpaper like texture. Typically, the fruit does not ripen until it is picked or falls off the tree. When ripe, the fruit becomes soft and juicy. The flesh may be yellow, reddish brown, or dark brown with smooth or grainy textures. While some fruits may be seedless, they typically contain 3 - 10 hard black seeds in the center. The fruit is considered to be very delicious and is highly desired. The sap or gum from the tree is also a source of 'chicle' the original ingredient used to make chewing gum.

A custard like stew made from a salted meat (usually saltfish or salted mackerel), coconut milk and richly seasoned. It is often served with ground provisions such as yams, dasheen, or bananas.

A native dish of Haiti consisting of rice and edible black mushrooms called "djon djon". The meal is more common in the northern region of the country and therefore can be considered a regional delicacy. When the mushrooms are boiled, they release a grayish-black coloring giving the rice its gray color and the dish's distinctive flavor. The dish is often served with some sort of meat whether it be fish, chicken or shrimp (usually mixed in the rice).

Acanthurus coeruleus otherwise known as the blue tang is a species of food fish belonging to the surgeonfish family. It can grow up to 39 centimetres (15 in) long.

The dorado or mahi-mahi; A blue-green and yellowish food fish.

A roti where two layers are rolled out together and cooked on the tawah. It is rubbed with oil while cooking. The layers are then separated making two thin rotis. This can be done with more layers.

Doubles is a sandwich made with two flat fried breads, called bara, filled with chick peas, also known as channa. Topped with chutney and pepper sauce. Commonly used for breakfast.

The fruit of the Flacourtia indica which is a species of flowering plant native to much of Africa and tropical and temperate parts of Asia. The fruit itself is a pome about an inch thick and red ripening purple. It is very fleshy and has 6 to 10 seeds in layered carpels. The pulp is yellow or white and sweet with an acidic tang. It is eaten raw or made in to jelly or jam. It can be fermented to make wine.

Pen a cool freezie

A sweet treat made from diced coconuts, sugar and spices. The mixture is boiled until thick enough to set and harden when cool, then spoonfuls are dropped onto banana leaves or other flat surfaces.

Food.

A dessert item similar to bread pudding that is made from any combination of cassava, coco, sweet potato, or cornmeal along with flour, sugar and spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. The mixture is traditionally wrapped in leaves (banana or taro) or cloth and then boiled until cooked.

A dessert item similar to bread pudding that is made from any combination of cassava, coco, sweet potato, or cornmeal along with flour, sugar and spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. The mixture is traditionally wrapped in leaves (banana or taro) or cloth and then boiled until cooked.

A simple baked bread made with baking powder instead of yeast.

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 develop a rust brown colour and a cracked texture. The unripe fruit is firm and slightly acidic, and grows softer and mushier when it ripens. The berries have a single hard seed.

Fried or boiled balls or cylinders made from some combination of flours or meal.

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 develop a rust brown colour and a cracked texture. The unripe fruit is firm and slightly acidic, and grows softer and mushier when it ripens. The berries have a single hard seed.

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 develop a rust brown colour and a cracked texture. The unripe fruit is firm and slightly acidic, and grows softer and mushier when it ripens. The berries have a single hard seed.

Canned mackerel in tomato sauce

A mango cultivar prized for its rich taste.

Taro - plant used primarily for its edible root and leaves.

Aramanth - an edible green leafy vegetable resembling spinach. It is typically prepared by steaming, often with saltfish

Canistel; A bright yellow ovoid fruit with a pointed tip. It is related to the sapodilla and is edible. The flesh tends to be dryer than other sapodillas and the texture is similar to that of a hardboiled egg yolk.

The fruit of the Dillenia Indica tree, or elephant apple, is a 5–12 cm diameter aggregate of 15 carpels, each carpel containing five seeds embedded in an edible but fibrous pulp. The pulp is bitter-sour and used in Indian Cuisine in curries, jam, and jellies. It is often mixed with coconut and spices to make chutneys.

The tree and fruit of Terminalia catappa. It is a large tree (up to 115ft in height), often grown for ornamental purposes and the shade provided by its broad leaves. Parts of the fruit are edible, including the inner seed which resembles almonds in shape and taste.

A mixture of fresh herbs and seasoning ground in a pestle.

A round flat bread made from grated cassava which has been repeatedly pressed to remove the juice. For meal preparation, slices are typically soaked in coconut milk and then fried. It is popularly served with fried fish.

A process of cooking whereby meat (typically fish) is fried, then doused liberally with a pickling sauce made from vinegar, pimento, onions, pepper, (and sometimes carrots).

A round fruit about the size of a tennis ball. It has a glossy leathery skin that is either green, purple, or some combination of the two colours. Inside is a purple and white milky flesh that exhibits a distinct star pattern. The fruit is sweet and eaten raw

A sweet syrup used to make drinks. It contains flavors of almond, ginger and/or cloves, and lime, and sometimes vanilla or allspice. The syrup can be alcoholic or nonalcoholic. The consistency is thick, with color ranging from white to light amber, and it may be clear or translucent.

Fruit of the Chrysobalanus icaco,which is a shrub or bushy tree, rarely 10 metres tall. In late summer it bears fruit in clusters, that of the coastal form being round, up to 5 cm in diameter, pale-yellow with rose blush or dark-purple in color, while that of the inland form is oval, up to 2.5 cm long, and dark-purple.

Banana

Banana

A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.

A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices

A thin broth or soup made from fish.

To be mature, but not yet ripe (as relates to fruit or agricultural produce).

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

Carambola; A fruit with a star shaped cross section. As it ripens it turns from green to yellow. The fruit has a tart taste and is a good source of vitamin C.

A roti made with butter, usually ghee. Oil is rubbed on both sides, then it is cooked on a tawah. This gives the roti a crisp outside. When it almost finished cooking, the cook begins to beat it, causing it to crumble

A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices

Fried or boiled balls or cylinders made from some combination of flours or meal.

A hot beverage made by browning flour in a pot then adding sugar and water.

A vegetable stew consisting of yams, potatoes and green beans.

Having a squishy, not firm texture - particularly as related to fruit.

Any starchy agricultural product used as food. Examples include, but are not limited to, yams, potatoes, bananas, cassava, pumpkins, and breadfruit.

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

Otaheite apple; Pear shaped fruit with red skin and white flesh. Typically, they contain a single large seed. However, they may occasionally be seedless. The fruit is sweet and is usually eaten raw or used to make drinks.

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

A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices

A medium sized banana. It is somewhat thicker than other variety of bananas, and has red skin unlike other bananas.

Any of a number of beverages made from herbs or roots and intended to 'strengthen the back' and improve sexual prowess

Tree and fruit native to the Pacific Islands and Malaysia that was brought to the West Indies in the 18th century. The fruit is large with a rough green skin with small hexagonal markings. Some varieties have a spiky exterior. The flesh is white, cream coloured or yellow and has a high starch content. It is eaten boiled, roasted, or fried as a staple food.

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 (sometimes years). The dried fruit is usually some combination of raisins, prunes, cherries, and candied fruit peel. The cakes get their dark colour from browning or burnt sugar.

A torpedo, oval, or pear shaped fruit. The fruit bears on a large leafed tree up to 10m tall. When green, it is cooked as if a vegetable. The flesh contains an enzyme named papain that serves as an effective meat tenderiser. When ripe it is yellowish-orange in colour. The flesh is bright orange, soft, and sweet. The insides are hollow containing a lots of seeds with each seed contained in a small liquid filled sac. The seeds and the fluid surrounding them have a bitter taste.

A fried bread typically made from baking powder leavened dough.

An ice cream bar on a stick

To be mature, but not yet ripe (as relates to fruit or agricultural produce).

A meal made by slow cooking seasoned cornmeal. The meal is stirred or turned as it is cooked.

Pigeon peas.

A ritually prepared meal of channa (chick peas) intended to trap (tie) a man in a romantic relationship. Women prepare the meal by cooking channa and squatting over the steaming pot allowing the mix of condensation and vaginal juices to "sweat" in the food. It is similar to sweat rice.

Eggplant. A species of nightshade grown for its edible fruit.

Cumin; The dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. Commonly used in cooking.

Pork cooked with geera (cumin seeds)

Clarified butter

Otherwise known as Chinese okra, is a long, green squash. It is gathered young because as the plant grows the flesh becomes bitter, rendering it inedible and is usually peeled because the skin is bitter even on a young squash. When cooked, it acquires a pleasant, silky texture.

A baked desert with a flaky, but firm crust and a filling made from sweetened grated coconut.

Is a yellowish-green drupe 2.5-5 cm in diameter, containing a single, dark brown, nut-like seed 2.5-5 cm diameter, which is very tough to break. The inside is a dry white filling that has a vaguely sweet taste when eaten. Found on a species of palm native to tropical regions of the Americas, from southern

A rich spicy soup made with goat meat as the main ingredient. Usually the goat's head (and sometimes tripe and testicles) is used. The soup is considered to be an aphrodisiac.

Ambarella. An edible fruit growing on large trees up to 30m. The fruits have thick, sometimes leathery skin and dendritic (fibrous or hairy) seeds. While unripe, the flesh is crisp and firm with a tart acidic taste. As it ripens, it turns yellow, becomes soft and develops a sweet taste and fragrant smell. Both ripe and unripe fruits can be eaten raw. It is also often prepared by juicing, stewing with ginger and sugar, pickling with peppers and spices, or made into chow.

Ambarella. An edible fruit growing on large trees up to 30m. The fruits have thick, sometimes leathery skin and dendritic (fibrous or hairy) seeds. While unripe, the flesh is crisp and firm with a tart acidic taste. As it ripens, it turns yellow, becomes soft and develops a sweet taste and fragrant smell. Both ripe and unripe fruits can be eaten raw. It is also often prepared by juicing, stewing with ginger and sugar, pickling with peppers and spices, or made into chow.