Grenada is home to the vibrant conch shell, a natural treasure deeply embedded in the island’s culture, marine ecosystem, and tourism industry. The conch shell, abundant in Grenada’s coastal waters, plays a vital role in local lifestyle, culinary traditions, and eco-tourism appeal.

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

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

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

One of the most popular examples of community food gatherings learned from our African ancestors in Grenada is Saraca or Salaka. Saraca...

When exploring Grenadian cuisine , it’s not just the food that tells a story—it’s also the traditional eating utensils that remain a vital part of the island’s culinary culture. Among these, the calabash bowl stands out as one of the most unique and enduring tools used in the serving of food. What is a Calabash Bowl? The calabash comes from the calabash tree, widely grown in Grenada and across the Caribbean. This tree produces a round, green fruit with a hard shell. Once h

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 six burner stove. There are a few homes with electric stoves, often homes of expats or returning Grenadians or foreign workers used to this type of stove living in the USA, UK and Canada. The gas stove replaced traditional ways of cooking food. Our grandparents and foreparents used the coalpot and fireside to cook food. Today, the coaplot a

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

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