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The Grenada Revolution - Rise of the Grenada Food and Nutrition Council

The Grenada revolution sought to improve the food and nutrition in Grenada through the establishment of GFNC.

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Grenada - National Dish

Oil down is the national dish of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

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Liberated Africans - Communities formed in Grenada

There were several communities which were formed after the arrival of liberated Africans from Sierra Leone to Grenada. Liberated Africans...

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Community Food Gathering - Saraca

One of the most popular examples of community food gatherings in Grenada is Saraca. Saraca is practiced in the parishes of St. Andrew,...

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Traditional eating utensils - Calabash bowls

There still remains traditional eating utensils that are still used within Grenadian cuisine. They are utensils used for the serving of...

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Traditional ways of cooking food in Grenada

In the modern era, the cooking of food is done either on gas stoves or electric stoves. Most homes in Grenada have a gas stove - four or...

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Breadfruit

The breadfruit is the main ingredient used in the national dish, Oil down. Learn more about the Oil down.

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Grenadian coconut confectionaries

Growing up as a Grenadian, there are confectionaries that make up the Grenadian lifestyle. These are sweet treats that are introduced as...

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