Cruising Crepes and Churros
Excitement buzzing in the frying-oil-scented-air! How sweet it is! Allow me to introduce you to Belize’s latest and greatest mobile food business: Cruising Crepes and Churros.
Read More
Quarantine Continues- Belize is Covid19 free but restrictions remain
Belize has been in a State of Emergency since April 1st. We haven’t had any new cases of Covid19 in over 45 days, our borders remain closed and you would think we’d be enjoying- nay, celebrating our unique position of being one of the few countries in the world to be “free.” But rather than going about business as usual in our own protected little bubble, we’re still under many restrictions. Mandatory masks, curfews, distancing and no group gatherings. You would have thought that with the swift and…
Read MoreHealthcare in Belize (Courts’ Optical services)
*disclaimer- I am not an expert on this topic and have had little need for, or experience with, medical care in Belize. These are my opinions, formed through my limited scope of exposure to Belize’s healthcare system.
We are very fortunate to all be in very good health and typically in need of nothing more than regular wellness services. If you are in similar condition then you will find Belize services adequate and affordable. We do not carry any health insurance and find it easy to visit the local clinic for minor things at little or no cost.
Quarantine Chronicles- Trapped in Paradise, part 3
Yesterday was Belize’s 18th day with no new cases of covid-19 and we were anxiously anticipating the GOB’s afternoon press conference announcing new and more relaxed regulations for our national state of emergency. The state of emergency was extended for another 60 days so borders remain closed through at least June 30th, the Ministry of Education basically wrote off the remainder of the school year (they’d previously announced that student for be given a pass on exams and moved up next term, they’re doing radio broadcasts as a…
Read MoreAll Aboard the Cheddar Train
Last week it was chickens, this week it was cheese. I was so pleased to be able to organize a bulk purchase of delicious cheddar from Western Dairies. The premise was simple: buy a pound give a pound free. Instead of buying retail for your family this week you could buy from my makeshift co-op and get twice as much- take your family’s cheese and donate the extra pound to our community food pantries. Win win.
Read MoreWinner Winner- Everyone Gets a Chicken Dinner
Through the altruism and generosity of people here and abroad, the peninsula’s food banks have been well stocked with staples such as flour, beans, eggs, and rice. With this week’s Quality Poultry promotion, several hundred at-risk families were given chickens
Read MoreTrapped in Paradise- Quarantine Chronicles from Placencia part 2
It’s day 10 of lockdown in Belize. I know loads of other countries have been living this reality much longer than we have but I’m still wrapping my head around the changes we’re observing. Placencia went from tourist hub to ghost town in the blink of an eye.
Read MoreTrapped in Paradise- Quarantine Chronicles from Placencia
Belize was well behind the rest of the world on the Covid 19 curve and it nearly seemed as though it might peter out before this little jewel was directly impacted. But alas, as the ball really got rolling with our North American neighbors, Belize started taking tentative steps towards self-preservation.
Read MoreDo you know the Granola Man?
Muffin man? No, the granola guy! One of the friendly faces you should know, Mr. Evan, aka the granola man. You can find Evan roaming the village several days a week carrying his box and bags of homemade, healthy, all-natural granola products for sale. My super picky eater, Mitch, has literally gone days with his only solid food being Evan’s granola bars. He has loose granola for cereal and to sprinkle on yogurt as well as individually wrapped bars. Flavors include Almond, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Mitch’s favorite: Chocolate…
Read MoreWhiskers and Wine- a fundraiser for the Placencia Humane Society
The Placencia Beach Club hosted “Whiskers and Wine” fundraiser event by the Placencia Humane Society; raising over $5,000 for animal care on the peninsula.
Read More