Category Archives: Treats

Sweets and Treats from the Caribbean – an entire category of Captain Tim’s blog is dedicated to Caribbean sweet treats.

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Indulge in the sweet life of the Caribbean. The Caribbean and Puerto Rico offer a range of candies and sweets to not only indulge your sweet tooth, but also these candies and sweets are filled with the bounty of the Caribbean.  Tropical fruits, rums and sugars are the basis for many a Caribbean treat.

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Cocoa vs. Cacao
What’s the difference between cocoa and cacao?

It’s certainly easy to get the difference between cocoa and cacao mixed up.  The spelling [...]

24
Nov
Coco Frio
Coco Frio (Cold Coconut Water)

Why in the world would anyone want to drink fresh coconut water (coco frio)? Well, [...]

08
Oct
coquito
Holiday Coquito Cocktail Recipes from The Condado Plaza Hilton

Add a tropical twist to this season’s holiday entertaining by serving holiday Coquitos, rich and creamy [...]

15
Dec
alcoholado
What is Alcoholado? A Puerto Rican Home Remedy

Alcoholado can be found throughout Puerto Rico just about everywhere.  There are many styles and [...]

14
Oct
The Crew’s 5 Favorite Puerto Rico Souvenirs

Here at Caribbean Trading Company, our focus is on unique and authentic gifts.  As part [...]

18
Jun
dulces tipicos
Dulces Tipicos – The Traditional Candies of Puerto Rico

One of the most prominent Puerto Rican figures is “el jíbaro” (hillbilly), a country person [...]

01
Jan
events in puerto rico november
Events in Puerto Rico November

Another month in 2012 has officially ended and once again we find ourselves looking forward [...]

01
Nov
Besitos de Coco
Besitos de Coco Recipe

Besitos de Coco (or Coconut Kisses) are the Latin version of Coconut Macaroons.  These delightful [...]

04
Oct
coconut truffle tea
Tea Time with the Captain – Coconut Truffle Tea

A rare treat indeed, the Captain’s Coconut Truffle tea is a hearty black tea blended [...]

06
Nov
caribbean sweets
Trick-or-Treat with Caribbean Sweets

Halloween is a time for ghouls, goblins, chupacabras and Caribbean sweets! Put some Caribbean flavor [...]

12
Oct

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