What’s dinner without dessert? Caribbean desserts are greatly inspired by the abundance of tropical fruits in the islands. And the sugarcane! Rum finds it’s way into many desserts. Plantains aren’t just a side dish for the main meal. When a plantain hits it’s peak ripeness, it is sweet and tastes similar to a ripe banana. And like a ripe banana, the skin needs to turn a blackish brown before it gets sweet. Not pretty, but oh so sweet and tasty. Sounds like dessert to me! As we wrap up our tour of the Islands, we leave the Caribbean on a sweet note! Continue reading →