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Grenada - National Dish

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

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,...

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...

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...

Breadfruit

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

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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