Grenada

“The Spice Island” In the Caribbean


Grenada is a Caribbean country comprising a main island, and smaller surrounding islands. Dubbed the “Spice Isle,” the hilly main island is home to numerous nutmeg plantations. It’s also the site of the capital, St. George’s, whose colorful homes, Georgian buildings and early-18th-century Fort George overlook narrow Carenage Harbour. To the south is Grand Anse Beach, with resorts and bars.


Beautiful beaches, Ocean is crystal clear turquoise,

White sand or black volcanic sand Beaches, Waterfalls,

Historical Forts, Snorkeling, Diving, Hiking and let’s not forget

Sampling one of the world best places to purchase

Spices and Rum, let’s not forget shopping!

Grenada will enlighten you as your senses become alive.

Did you know that Grenadian chocolate is considered

some of the finest chocolate in the world?

Grenada is filled history & culture.

In 1763 Grenada was named, before that it was controlled by the French

and taken over by the British.

The Spaniards gave the island its name in the 1520’s.

The island reveal influences of Amerindian customs, French,

English settlement fused with African, East Indian and Caribbean ancestry.

Visiting the National Museum in the capital city of St.George’s,

Also there are several historical sites preserved – some have been restored

Offering a physical experience of invasions, battles, and some tragedies

throughout their history.

Grenada offers unspoiled landscapes; it has the perfect balance the interests for

Adventure Lovers, Beach Bums, couple looking for a Romantic Destination.

The island is really picturesque and it’s a small island that offers so much.

Recipe of the Week

Grenada Cacao Tea

Have an antioxidant-rich cup of organic cocoa tea straight from the rain-forest.

Author: Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski

Recipe type: Drink

Cuisine: Caribbean

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cocoa balls
  • 5-6 cups of water
  • splash vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • sugar to taste
  • 1 cup of of milk or plant-based milk

Instructions

  1. Put 3 organic cocoa balls into a pot
  2. Pour 5-6 cups of hot water over them and boil
  3. Add 1 large bay leaf
  4. Add 2 sticks cinnamon
  5. Stir for about 4 minutes
  6. Add the milk and simmer for about 2 minutes to allow the spices and sugars to blend.
  7. Strain into mugs.

Notes

You can substitute stevia or honey instead of the sugar.


Join me next week as we explore Grenada even deeper!

“The Spice Island”