As Belize celebrates 43 years of independence, who would have thought the country I have ended up calling home, is actually a few years younger than I am. We came...
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Recipes For Success and other small disasters
Now that we are truly in Belize Lobster Season, restaurants and eateries all over the mainland and on the islands have added their own takes on lobster treats for their...
The Vegetarian Pasta
Over the years I’ve worked with a lot of different people in kitchens all over the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the U.K. Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and of course Belize. Describing...
Celebrating Chocolate.
This month of May, you will notice festivals and events celebrating chocolate all over Belize. At some of these events you'll be able to learn how the Maya traditionally made...
Rodeo, Rodeo, wherefore art thou Rodeo?
This Friday marks the beginning of the annual Belize, National Agriculture & Trade Show. The show goes on over the weekend (April 26 to 28), and there’s lots to do...
Police Checkpoint
I came to Belize to work for the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City. We chose live a bit outside the city and ended up living in Vista Del...
We’ve Grown
The White Rabbit said “No room, no room”*, but we say we’ve plenty of room**. But apart from Belize being a wonderland, all similarities to ‘Alice In Wonderland’ end here....
Now you see me, now you don’t.
My Body Painting Experience With Trina Merry I first met Trina Merry around five years ago during a trip to Belize. It was through her father, who had been residing...
Showcasing Maya Cuisine
My Sous Chef, Maya Mike, has been an invaluable part of our team here at Chef Rob’s Gourmet Cafe for the past seven years. To avoid confusion among the four...
New Hire
Finding and keeping good and motivated employees can be challenging for any manager. However, sometimes the perfect employee presents himself on a silver platter and you overlook him. During my...