The first steps you take on St. Thomas after disembarking from your cruise ship will stay with you forever. The gentle Caribbean breeze winnows across the island whose vibrant port of Charlotte Amalie is nestled like a jewel amidst the lush green vegetation. If ever you doubted whether paradise on earth exists, a visit to St. Thomas will permanently put those uncertainties to bed. So much of a region’s cultural identity is expressed through its local cuisine. St. Thomas is n

By now you’ve come to realize that the gastronomy of the Virgin Islands is like no other in the world; benefiting from the influence of so many cultures and peoples, our cuisine is wonderfully unique and richly flavourful. It’s so easy to visit our islands and fall in love with our food, our culture, and our people. But how can you get a bit of that island flavor once you’re back at home? Never fear, because many of our delicious local dishes are easy to make at home, and tha