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Rice and Peas: How a Jamaican Classic Travelled the Tropics and Landed on Our Table

At Papaya Loco in Vanuatu, rice and peas is taught alongside jerk grill in the Caribbean cooking class. The pairing…

The History of Paella: Spain’s Regional Rice Dish and Its Global Appeal

Farmers and workers cooked rice outside over a wood fire. Ingredients came from nearby fields, wetlands, and farms. Early versions…

Island Food: The History and Culture Behind Vanuatu’s Most Memorable Meals

Island food in Vanuatu explained: kastom kakae, laplap, tuluk and simboro, earth-oven cooking and coconut methods, plus hands-on island food…

The History of Tapas: How Spain’s Small Plates Became a Global Food Tradition

The History of Tapas: How Spain’s Small Plates Became a Global Food Tradition

Marcus’ Guide to Cooking with Local Ingredients: What You Need to Succeed

Fresh local ingredients are available in Vanuatu. These items are suitable for international cooking styles. Adapting global recipes to local…

Looking For Cooking Classes in Vanuatu? Here Are 5 Things You Should Know

Many travelers seek a culinary experience while visiting Vanuatu. Finding the right provider for these experiences requires research. There are…

Macanese Cooking Class

Macanese Cooking Class According to UNESCO Macanese cuisine is the original ‘fusion food’. This unique cuisine is over 450 years…

Caribbean Cooking Class

Caribbean Cooking Class Join Marcus in the kitchen for a 1/2-day Caribbean Cooking Class and learn how to make some…