Add a Little Spice to the Holidays This Season in Grenada, The Spice of the Caribbean

Spice up the holiday season this year with a visit to Grenada, ‘The Spice of the Caribbean.’ Trade in the mittens and hot chocolate for a pinch of Caribbean spice, rum punch and warm, sunny days.

A part of the Windward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, the Island of Grenada is a little piece of paradise and the perfect destination to ring in the New Year. Whether you’re solo, or travelling with family or friends, spending the holidays in Grenada will certainly be memorable.

“We are always honoured when visitors choose to come and spend the holidays with us in Grenada,” said Simon Stiell, director of tourism for the Grenada Board of Tourism. “Across the island we go out of our way to ensure this is a special time for all of our guests.”

The tiny island offers a change of pace and a different way to celebrate the holidays. For those visitors looking for rest and relaxation, the island has over 40 white sand and black sand beaches, including the famed Grand Anse Beach. Grenada is also home to a tropical rainforest, perfect for hiking opportunities. For those looking to get out on the water, Grenada is a popular yachting destination and offers some of the Caribbean’s best diving. Whatever type of holiday you’re after, it can be found in Grenada, ‘The Spice of the Caribbean.’

Visitors can bring home a taste of Grenada with the following Fruit Cake recipe:

• 1 pound margarine
• 1 pound sugar
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1 pound flour
• 1 pint wine
• ½ teaspoon lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon browning or brown coloring
• ¼ teaspoon lime rind
• ¼ pound ground nuts or cashew nuts, finely chopped

2 lbs. mixed preserved local fruits as follows:
• ¼ pound mangoes, diced
• ¼ pound mammy apple, diced
• ¼ pound French cashews, diced
• ¼ pound pineapple, diced
• ¼ pound golden apple, diced
• ¼ pound ripe banana
• ¼ pound mixed peel
• ¼ pound cherries, halved

Drain fruits of syrup. Pour wine over fruits, cover, and set aside. Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add lime rind and juice. Fold in flour and mixed soaked fruits alternately. Mix well after each addition. Add spices and browning. Fold in nuts. Pour mixture into prepared baking tins and bake in moderate oven.