Pirate Theme Party

Have you ever wondered where a ships cook could find a good pirate recipe? Well the pirate recipe was filled with Caribbean dishes. Where these recipes originated is a good story. Caribbean cuisine is actually a combination of dishes and styles from many different places, including Africa, Amsterdam, France, Spain, and North America. The Caribbean islands were first discovered by Columbus who was working for the Spanish crown, thus the obvious influence of Spanish cuisine. The natives, or Indians, as Columbus had termed them, had their own food preferences, and it was not long before they started incorporating Spanish style into their cooking.

The French had taken a large portion of territory in the Louisiana region and frequently traded in the Caribbean islands. Their cooking style meshed with the Indians and the Spanish. Amsterdam was also a naval power in the area, so that is where you find their influence. Lastly, and perhaps most sadly, was the African influence. The Caribbean islands were the hub of trade in the world. That trade revolved around sugar, rum and unfortunately slaves. Many different peoples and many different cultures combined to create an exotic and unique cuisine style that is enjoyed to this day. For this and any other pirate recipe, visit this blog daily.