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arnold

Pork - the flesh of swine.

asham

A desert snack made by shelling dry corn, parching it in a hot pot and then pounding it in a wooden mortar and sifting it until it is similar to sand.

avogado

Avocado. Edible pear shaped or round fruit with an egg shaped seed. The flesh is green on the outside and turns yellow closer to the seed.

ayaca

A dish consisting of mixed meat stewed with capers, olives, raisins and prunes, wrapped in cornmeal, then wrapped in banana or plantain leaves and boi

babash

An extremely potent overproof rum with a fearsome reputation. It is sold under-the-counter (illegally) and usually available during sugar harvest time

baccalow

Fish dried and salted for preservation. The fish is usually the Atlantic or Pacific cod, however, pollock and haddock are sometimes used. Preparation

bag juice

Commercially produced drinks or juice packaged in plastic bags.

baggy

A homemade frozen pop popular with children. It is made by pouring mixed drinks into small transparent plastic bags, tying the bags to seal them, and

bake

A fried bread typically made from baking powder leavened dough.

bakes

A fried bread typically made from baking powder leavened dough.

balanjay

Eggplant. A species of nightshade grown for its edible fruit.

balay

To roll dough into a shape with a rolling pin

bald benny

A species of food fish

balloon gut

Any of several types of spiny blowfish or pufferfish that inflate and expand their bodies when threatened.

bammy

A round flat bread made from grated cassava which has been repeatedly pressed to remove the juice. For meal preparation, slices are typically soaked i

banana fig

A dried banana

banana fritters

A fried meal item made from a batter consisting primarily of ripe bananas (usually overripe) and flour.

banane pese

A dish of twice fried green plantain. Slices or chunks of plantain are slow fried, then pressed flat and fried again. The slices are optionally dipped

bandanya

Mexican Coriander. Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae used for seasoning and marinating food.

banga

Is a yellowish-green drupe 2.5-5 cm in diameter, containing a single, dark brown, nut-like seed 2.5-5 cm diameter, which is very tough to break. The i

banga mary

A popular food fish

bannan

Plantains

bara

The bread is a quick bread made of flour, baking powder, salt and ground turmeric, which gives the bread its yellow color. It is flattened to a thin r

barbadine

The Giant Granadilla, it is the largest of the passionfruits, plants of the genus Passiflora. It is a perennial native of Tropical America, having smo

barefoot rice

Plain white rice.

barra

Barracuda. A ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance

barry

Barracuda. A ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance

belna

Rolling pin - a cylindrical wooden cooking instrument used to flatten and shape dough.

benne balls

A brittle candy made from sugar and sesame seeds.

benny cake

A brittle candy made from sugar and sesame seeds.