The Bahamas are a wonderful and exotic place to be. It’s filled with exotic animals and a great tourist attraction. The islands of the Bahamas house a number of fruits and vegetables. Many of the islands are too dry to grow any foods. The black pineapple, sweet potatoes, plantains, maize, cassava, bananas, coconuts, beans, and numerous other foods were all on the islands of the Caribbean. The Bahamas had a more impressive list of local seafood as conch, grouper, snapper, and crawfish are all present off the shores in abundance.
The earliest influences in the diet of the people in the Bahamas came with agriculture of the locals. The next great influence arrived with the Europeans, who actually destroyed the entire region as the people were removed from slavery and the islands were empty for over a hundred years. With influences from the United States, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, Spain and Africa the Bahamas cuisine expanded. It was these people who made rice and grits a staple, and it was they who introduced new spices …show more content…
If meeting a local for a meal, whether that's in their home or in public arrive on time and if dining in their home dress in nice clothes, even so much as wearing a tie or a dress. Your host will show you a seat and your host will also indicate when you may begin eating. Many times meals are served family style, so try everything possible. Keep your hands in sight by resting your wrists on the table. Finish all the food on your plate and thank your hosts. Dinner may be followed by dessert or