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Fresco Grenadia

A bright, non-alcoholic passion-fruit refresher balanced with lime, a hint of grenadine, and cooling mint. Lightly sweet-tart and perfect over ice for a sunny pick-me-up.

🇭🇹 Haiti$$

Rabarbaraterta

A Scandinavian-style rhubarb tart (Rabarbaraterta) with a buttery crust and tender, tangy rhubarb filling, brightened with lemon zest and vanilla. Lightly thickened with cornstarch for a jammy set and a crisp, golden edge.

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands$$

Anguillian Crayfish

A bright, spicy Anguillian-style crayfish in garlicky lime-butter with thyme, scallion, and a whisper of Scotch bonnet and allspice. Quick to cook, big on Caribbean aroma, and perfect for a special seafood main.

🇦🇮 Anguilla$$$

Flan Napolitano

A silky Mexican cream cheese flan baked in a golden caramel, combining eggs, sweetened condensed and evaporated milk, vanilla, and a touch of salt for a rich, custardy dessert.

🇲🇽 Mexico$$

Chinguetti Date Truffles

Chinguetti Date Truffles are no-bake North African sweets made from dates, mixed nuts, and warm spices, delicately scented with orange blossom water. Rolled in cocoa, sesame, or coconut, they’re naturally sweet, aromatic, and perfect with mint tea.

🇲🇷 Mauritania$$

Tuna Kelaguen

A bright, citrus-cured Chamorro tuna salad tossed with lemon and calamansi juices, grated coconut, onions, and chilies for a fresh, zesty, and lightly spicy bite.

🇫🇲 Micronesia$$

Sishwala

Sishwala is a traditional Eswatini (Swazi) stiff maize porridge made simply from maize meal, water, and a pinch of salt. It’s a hearty staple typically served alongside stews, greens, or grilled meats.

🇸🇿 Swaziland$

Misola

Misola is a nourishing West African porridge made from millet, soybean, and peanut flours, gently cooked with water and milk. It’s creamy, mildly sweet, and rich in protein and fiber—ideal for breakfast or a fortifying snack.

🇲🇱 Mali$

Palauan Cocoa Banana Tama

Crispy-on-the-outside, soft and fluffy Palauan-style banana cocoa fritters (Tama) scented with vanilla and cinnamon, fried to golden perfection.

🇵🇼 Palau$

Belizean Fry Jacks

Belizean Fry Jacks are golden, puffy fried dough pillows—crisp at the edges and airy inside—traditionally served at breakfast with beans, eggs, cheese, or jam.

🇧🇿 Belize$

I've been...

Fresco Grenadia

Rabarbaraterta

Anguillian Crayfish

Flan Napolitano

Chinguetti Date Truffles

Tuna Kelaguen

Sishwala

Misola

Palauan Cocoa Banana Tama

Belizean Fry Jacks

I've been...

Fresco Grenadia

Rabarbaraterta

Anguillian Crayfish

Flan Napolitano

Chinguetti Date Truffles

Tuna Kelaguen

Sishwala

Misola

Palauan Cocoa Banana Tama

Belizean Fry Jacks