In Belize we grow up on sweet corn and here at Ka’ana we absolutely LOVE it. You can find it as a gelato and in some of our cocktails (Who doesn’t love Ka’ana’s signature Sweet Corn Colada?). Some people even add it to our fish tacos.

Corn is grown successfully in Belize, with the Cayo, Toledo and some parts of the Orange Walk District being particularly successful. It’s sweet, it’s crunchy and definitely satisfying and the best part is that you can get it from anywhere – from street vendors or fine restaurants in a variety of options.

As kids we grew up eating “sugar-corn” ice-cream and popsicles, you can also get rich and creamy atole – hot or chilled.  Here in Belize we love sweet corn smothered in butter or lime and chile – even dipped in cream and sprinkle with cheese, yum yum!

The Mayas adored it, today’s new generations still enjoy it and now you too can get your sweet corn fix whenever you visit us!

Want to impress your sweetie this Valentine? Or maybe just impress your sweet tooth? Here’s something a little different from your ordinary box of chocolate.

1. Milk Fudge – This candy is a Belizean favorite made from boiled sweetened condensed milk, sugar and spices. Peanuts, cashews, coconut flakes or raisins are sometimes added.

2. Tablata – Another Belizean favourite, this candy is made from the grated young coconut meat mixed with thin ginger slices and sugar.

3. “Wangla” or “Jojoli” – This  exotic tasting confection is made from toasted sesame seeds and sugar and pressed into a crunchy bar.

4.Cotobrute – Here’s another version of coconut sweets  – this one is made of chunks of coconut and melted sugar.

5. “Tambran” – This is Tamarind mixed up with sugar and rolled into bite-size balls. Its sweet and tangy taste will make your mouth smile!

6. Coconut Tarts – Yeah, we never run out of goodies to make from coconut…  A sweet coconut concoction is cooked with milk, sugar and spices and baked into this little beloved pastry.

8. Sweet Potato “Pone” – Some say “Pone”, others say “Pound” – whatever you want to call it, you’ve not tasted a true Belizean dessert if you have  not tried it.

9.  “Stretch-mi-guts” – Belizean coconut pull candy -  not quite so common in Belize anymore so consider yourself lucky if you get to try it.

10.  “Supa” or “Cocoyol” – This sweet stewed candy can make for a special treat as it is one of Belize’s traditional sweets derived from the Mestizos. This treat may is sticky, gooey but plenty delicious.

Want more reasons to know why Belize is so sweet?