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Cayman Islands

Originally named Las Tortugas for the turtles that can be found sunning themselves along the beaches, the Cayman Islands were eventually named after an indigenous crocodile called “Caymanas.” The islands’ calm, warm waters, with 100ft. plus visibility, make scuba diving huge here. Grand Cayman opened the Caribbean’s first scuba dive shop in 1957, and the Caymans have remained a top destination spot for scuba enthusiasts around the world. Food in the Cayman Islands has a strong Jamaican influence whether it be jerk seasoning or salt fish with ackee. Generally, you’ll find a lot of seafood—turtle steaks are considered a delicacy and conch is a local favorite, though fish is the most abundant. Most seafood is broiled or baked “Cayman style” which means it is topped with onion, pepper and tomato. Just remember to wait a half hour after you eat to go scuba diving!

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Featured Cook Newfie Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Living In: West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
About me: I started cooking when I was about 10 years old. Learned from my parents and Grandmother. Fell in love with it. I would like to have my restuarant(s) in the next few years. My Profile \| Reviews \| Photos \| Recipes \| Menus Favorite Food Lists Create your own Cook's Profile \| MORE Cooks »

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MaryM

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

About me: Married & moved to Cayman in 1979. Have learned to cook Cayman style- along with my Caymanian husband's guidance & American dishes. In the last few years- the cuisine here has bec…
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CaymanKai

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Elkhorn, Nebraska, USA

Living In: West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

About me: I recently moved to an island got married to a South African and started cooking for people from many differenct countries. I use this site constantly and most of the recipies I g…
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Newfie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Living In: West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

About me: I started cooking when I was about 10 years old. Learned from my parents and Grandmother. Fell in love with it. I would like to have my restuarant(s) in the next few years.

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The Best Bean and Ham Soup

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2008 by I Love to Eat

Very nice recipe and very easy. Two changes I made. I did not use stock, I used water and a ham hock instead of ham. The soup was still very flavorful and had less fat and sodium using water instead of stock. I also quick soak the beans by boiling them for 3 minutes and then soaking them in the hot water for 1 hour.

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