Caribbean Cuisine
... Well these are only two types of dishes that are common in the Caribbean. Down in the Caribbean, the tropical waters and islands between Florida and South America, the dishes have different and unique and indigenous ingredients and spices. With these unique ingredients, such as ackee, mace, okra and breadfruit, the cuisine of the Caribbean has its own distinctive taste. Background The Caribbean is made up of at least 30 large islands, as well as many other smaller ones. ... The diverse islands of the Caribbean yield many delicious meals, some world know, some kept secret. ... The original occupants of the many islands in the Caribbean were the Tainos and the Caribs, as well as the indigenous peoples.