tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post3359024492027096073..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Hello Barbados!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20910760631241658492017-10-28T07:04:39.551-04:002017-10-28T07:04:39.551-04:00Thank you very much for your helpful ideas but we ...Thank you very much for your helpful ideas but we don't really want or need the fillers especially when we can have either rice or potatoes. We need the nutritional nutrients from the veggies much more.:-)<br /> <br />I have seen cou cou advertised outside of restaurants so we will keep our eyes open for this on the menu, allow we will still have to ask about the wheat because some people do still add flour to the mix.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4891859871927103572017-10-27T14:17:58.120-04:002017-10-27T14:17:58.120-04:00I know you guys need to be gluten-free, so the onl...I know you guys need to be gluten-free, so the only thing I can suggest is buy yourself a bag of cornmeal, which is a staple in Barbados. If you have a griddle in the kitchen, use some peanut or vegetable oil heated somewhat on high on the griddle, in a bowl put some cornmeal evened out in the bottom of the bowl, add water until it just covers the meal, add salt to taste to the raw mixture, stir, let set for about five minutes, pour a portion of the mixture on hot griddle about the size of a pancake (will look a lot looser in texture than a pancake), when the mixture starts crisping up around the edges flip it, cook until golden brown and the center is done. Here in the South, we adopted a lot of recipes from slaves brought here from Barbados, and the griddle corn bread (also called ho-cakes) and peas and rice are traditional staples. We cook the griddle cakes thin and crisp around the edges (more oil on the griddle makes the edges of the cakes crispier). Since we imported so much of Barbados food preparation, we had no problem adapting to local fare. <br /><br />There is local fare in Barbados called cou cou, which is similar to polenta or grits; you two had a lot of polenta in Europe, so you would recognize the texture and flavor; cou cou (with okra and onions) is used in stews, with or without meat. Most peas in Barbados are called pigeon peas, and they eat a lot of flying fish. <br /><br />Dee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-792505028956005942017-10-27T08:06:42.356-04:002017-10-27T08:06:42.356-04:00The prices that Kevin quoted were from a Massy sto...The prices that Kevin quoted were from a Massy store! We will be going to the big local market on Saturday and try to get as much as we can there in the way of fresh produce, meat and fish that will last us for a week.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36914745782145565762017-10-27T08:03:11.170-04:002017-10-27T08:03:11.170-04:00We are in a great location! We aren't going to...We are in a great location! We aren't going to let the prices affect our time here, we will have a great time with lots of places to explore.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45758405669720576802017-10-27T08:01:38.622-04:002017-10-27T08:01:38.622-04:00I said the same thing to Kevin, lol!I said the same thing to Kevin, lol!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77904019380665515762017-10-27T08:01:16.852-04:002017-10-27T08:01:16.852-04:00Well at least your get to save money buy visiting ...Well at least your get to save money buy visiting Barbados vicarious through us, lol! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66533707037783572652017-10-27T07:59:58.291-04:002017-10-27T07:59:58.291-04:00We definitely have a good location and it is nice ...We definitely have a good location and it is nice being so close to the ocean. It certainly has a nice Caribbean feel to it, we can't wait to see more of the island. There is going to be a lot to see and do here, that is for sure. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49300052730740109492017-10-27T07:54:02.018-04:002017-10-27T07:54:02.018-04:00We won't let the prices dictate our travels! W...We won't let the prices dictate our travels! We just try to adjust our way of doing things to make it work, otherwise ywe would miss some beautiful scenery and different cultures which are a couple of the main reasons that we love to travel.<br /><br />I am sure that your daughter will be having sticker shock in Iceland too but what a beautiful place to visit. We can't wait to go back there, despite the high prices.<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed British Columbia even with the not so nice weather. It is a beautiful province with lots to see.<br /><br /> Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66775654038813377642017-10-27T07:40:53.762-04:002017-10-27T07:40:53.762-04:00Yes, good thing we are saving on our flight and ac...Yes, good thing we are saving on our flight and accommodations. We aren't going to let the sticker shock affect us, we are definitely still going to enjoy ourselves.<br /><br />Yes, we will be doing lots of walking. We already walked 14.2km yesterday! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-89171287425064114482017-10-27T07:38:28.818-04:002017-10-27T07:38:28.818-04:00There are lots of fish places so it would be hard ...There are lots of fish places so it would be hard to find out which one you are talking about.<br /><br />We will check about the price of the breakfast buffet, thanks for the info.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7050733095164078762017-10-27T07:36:34.429-04:002017-10-27T07:36:34.429-04:00Yes, that is certainly a big help!Yes, that is certainly a big help!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82351592703550687002017-10-27T07:36:09.798-04:002017-10-27T07:36:09.798-04:00Yes, there are local markets and there is a big on...Yes, there are local markets and there is a big one on Saturday so we will check it out but we will still have to ask locals shopping there what the prices are because otherwise we may get taken advantage of at the market.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-64270690088032901222017-10-27T07:34:00.753-04:002017-10-27T07:34:00.753-04:00That is what we are trying to figure out!That is what we are trying to figure out!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14872838046806955322017-10-27T07:33:32.149-04:002017-10-27T07:33:32.149-04:00Well after 30 years, it is even more expensive!
H...Well after 30 years, it is even more expensive!<br /><br />Haven't asked about the price of pineapples but I am pretty sure they will be more than $2.50. We will try to have a look today.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-60220479225014757442017-10-27T02:17:54.748-04:002017-10-27T02:17:54.748-04:00Try the huge Massys markets in Holetown and Worthi...Try the huge Massys markets in Holetown and Worthing; they are more reasonable. The local fare is plenty of fish and a lot of peas and rice and local fresh vegetables; they are cheap at fish markets and stalls. All dairy is very expensive; we substituted with a cup of tourist ice cream here and there. We could negotiate prices at the outside markets and stalls. Since your host is a bachelor and eats out a lot, you probably know more than he does about purchasing food for the kitchen; all you lack is good information as to where the locals shop. Rum is the cheapest alcohol on the island; Barbados makes tons of it. Dee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69800278086676644242017-10-26T21:43:26.968-04:002017-10-26T21:43:26.968-04:00Looks like a great location to stay. Once you get...Looks like a great location to stay. Once you get over the sticker shock, it will be a good time:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1586445541929660292017-10-26T21:25:34.114-04:002017-10-26T21:25:34.114-04:00I'd lose weight! :- )I'd lose weight! :- )Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73189097621285735252017-10-26T19:20:42.344-04:002017-10-26T19:20:42.344-04:00Have never been there, so am SO happy to have your...Have never been there, so am SO happy to have your blog as my vicarious vacation! Have fun - and thanks again for sharing your travels.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787062544799575559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63455310862825216672017-10-26T19:15:41.160-04:002017-10-26T19:15:41.160-04:00Your view is gorgeous! Our daughter, Carrie, loves...Your view is gorgeous! Our daughter, Carrie, loves Barbados. She has been there three times and said she will go back again. Enjoy.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58693730494003670702017-10-26T16:14:42.819-04:002017-10-26T16:14:42.819-04:00One of the things I remember about the prices from...One of the things I remember about the prices from 30 years ago is that pineapples were actually cheaper in Canada! <br />I see that "jumbo" pineapples are on sale now for $2.50 CAD. How much are they in Barbados?Elaine Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070038707624961451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56955198306519911902017-10-26T13:26:18.426-04:002017-10-26T13:26:18.426-04:00Remind me never to go to Barbados because it's...Remind me never to go to Barbados because it's expensive haha...the Florida coast and keys will do instead. Looks somewhat like Cancun so far. My daughter arrived in Iceland this morning on her way to Scotland. I've never traveled outside of the Americas and just returned from British Columbia on Tuesday. It was cold, rainy, windy and snowed in some areas. The cold was a nice change and loved the maple trees in autumn colors. We were introduced to Poutine. They even have it on McDonald's menu haha. It's one of the things they always asked 'Would you like Poutine?' Awesome!! I also loved the fact they didn't use packaged teas...all loose leaf brewed tea. Looking forward to tour of Barbados....enjoy. Rita from Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722798328449733244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52032924308724152452017-10-26T12:03:53.612-04:002017-10-26T12:03:53.612-04:00Wow cannot believe the price of food! Good thing y...Wow cannot believe the price of food! Good thing you saved on flights and accommodations. You are there for awhile so enjoy the rum at least! Hope the weather is good for you as well! I guess you will be doing a lot of walking like your other adventures!Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915098922563865618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-15914676950957510342017-10-26T11:22:57.756-04:002017-10-26T11:22:57.756-04:00There's a great night fish place we took a bus...There's a great night fish place we took a bus to. Can't remember the name. Also an a capella choir at the Crane. Breakfast buffet included. Pricey but awesome.<br />Kay Pihlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612469310917094617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1117382989173379692017-10-26T11:06:59.306-04:002017-10-26T11:06:59.306-04:00Enjoy your time there, good things your accommodat...Enjoy your time there, good things your accommodation is free.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-25657678925010103752017-10-26T11:03:33.026-04:002017-10-26T11:03:33.026-04:00Glad you made it there, another Country visited. I...Glad you made it there, another Country visited. I wonder if there are any local veggie and fruit markets that are quite a bit cheaper, worth exploring forCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.com