Food in Belize!

We have been enjoying the different food here and thought it was time we shared it with you

Rice and beans is staple food here and after a couple of trial runs, Liz has got it sorted out.

You pre-soak the beans, so they do not take too long to cook. You then add the rice to the beans, add coconut milk powder, and cook until the liquid is absorbed.

Baked or grilled chicken with green or potato salad is common too.

We have been enjoying the fruit: I bought a noni from the lady who sells me vegetables, this is green and nobbly - see photo. You mash it up with water to make a drink.We also like sour sap which you mash up and add condensed milk! and put it in the fridge until it is really cold.

There is a breadfruit tree in our garden - see photo. You slice it thinly and fry it and it tastes like potato chips. We've had plantain and the oranges are green here but still taste sweet.

We could if we wanted have crab - one has moved into our laundry room - we do not know whether to eat him or keep him as a pet.. see photo

We'll tell you about the pool next time