Haitian Food Experiences That Are Not Restaurants

Haitian food is a huge part of the Haitian culture. Eating is always an amazing experience in Haiti, not only because everything is delicious, but because they are so many non-traditional ways of getting food. When I sat down and thought about my food experiences in Haiti, I realized how much fun eating Haitian food is!

Here are some of my favorites...

Coconut {kokoye} cut the top off and drink from it

Almond {zanmann} pick it from the tree, smash it with a rock to open it and enjoy

Seafood {manje ki f​èt ak bèt lanmè}  caught fresh whenever you want

Watermelon {melon dlo} from the side of the road stand

Sugar cane {kann} from the market {mache}

Vegetable markets {mache}  or snack stands at the beach 

 Grocery stores like Giant Supermarket {makèt}

Sweet treats at the beach {plaj} boardwalk 

Haitian sweet treats tablèt pistach, dous tablèt + kokoye

Make your own kitchen with a gas stove {founo}  when there's no electricity 

Just like traveling to any new place, learning about the food and trying new things is so much fun!

September is Haitian Gastronomy month! Haiti is known for it's hospitality and delicious food. I have been lucky enough to experience preparing, cooking and serving Haitian food at special events in Haiti. Here are some of the shots.

Behind the scenes with Haitian chefs

In 2013, we had the pleasure of going behind the scenes with Chef Alain Lemaire and the other visiting and local chefs for Gout et Saveurs Lakay, Haiti's food, wine and spirits festival. 

VIDEOGRAPHY: Diana Pierre-Louis of The Real Haiti & James Lapierre of Lapierre Film
VIDEO EDITING: Diana Pierre-Louis of The Real Haiti
PHOTOGRAPHY: Fedno Lubin
VOICEOVER: Joel Trimble of La Bonne Nouvelle
​MUSIC: TiCorn & Haitian Toubadou

2018 is the 8th year of Gout et Saveurs Lakay from September 27 - 30 - more info here. The video below has nothing to do with my experiences, but it's funny and true!