My driver and newest best friend, Anthony, was telling me about this woman who cooks the most amazing grilled conch. But she only serves it on Wednesdays and Fridays. And considering today is Wednesday, and my last full day on the island, it was imperative that I go and check it out.
He told me it would be unlike any conch I’ve ever had before… And he was right!
I think she marinated and then grilled it, but didn’t overcook it, so it was absolutely delicious with a little bit of a bite.
She served it with rice on the side, And then poured this amazing sauce made of sautéed onions and garlic over everything. It was fantastic!
It was a long ride from my comfortable little hut, but it was absolutely worth it.
On the way back, we stopped at another roadside bakery, where a woman was baking amazing bread.
That’s my buddy, Anthony, being served!
Flour, water, yeast, salt. The natural warmth and humidity of the air was perfect for proofing the bread before baking.
The sheer ingenuity of the people on this island… Utilizing anything they can get their hands on. Really amazing.
And the bread was absolutely delicious!
Live the Live ™ 
For them, ingenuity isn’t a luxury its a necessity of life.
And do we Americanos appreciate the luxuries in our lives?
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Incredible. I love that bread oven.
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I just might start my own roadside barbecue here in Rhode Island with that idea!
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