Dominican food is simple, wholesome and generous. Dominican cooks have mastered the art of one pot cooking. Most meals consist of some combination of a protein, usually fish; a starch, usually rice or Yucca and vegetables or fruit. Typically the fish is fried and the rise steamed over wood fires. Many guests wonder at how such basic ingredients can taste so good.

Dominicans consider it a great luxury to start the day with eggs, salami and yucca or mashed plantains. You may not be familiar with such foods but they are wholesome and delicious, especially accompanied with fresh fruit and Dominican coffee.

Lunch is typically the big meal of the day and is eaten at the beach, usually under a tree with a view of the water. Really fresh fish features prominently in every meal. The local fishermen pull their boats up on to the beach every morning to sell what they have just pulled from the sea.

Dinner can be quite simple or elaborate depending on the day or the mood of the guests. A favorite treat of our guests is to bring food up to the house to enjoy it on the terrace. This allows guests to either relax under the stars after eating or to turn up the music for a little dancing and fun.

People often ask about restaurants. There are many to choose from. Just don't expect a traditional venue. The beach is lined with little casettas where locals prepare food for you to eat there or to take to the beach.

More traditional restaurants featuring Dominican cuisine can also be found in nearby towns such as Estero Honda. The Mango Café is a particular favorite of many guests.