Joe Post

Joe Post is the founder and editor of Belize News Post. He grew up in Corozal Town, Belize, on the Caribbean sea with a view across Corozal Bay to Cerro Maya. He has lived in Costa Rica, Kenya, England, Spain, and the United States. He grew up cooking alongside his mother and grandmother, and has personally tested the vast majority of the recipes on this site. He started BNP in the early 2000s as one of the few independent Belizean news sources online. Over the years, the food became the stickiest thing. News comes and goes. Food stays.

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Custard Apple Belizean Fruit: A Tropical Treat BelizeEditorial

Custard Apple Belizean Fruit: A Tropical Treat

Introduction Belize is a land of exotic tropical fruits, and one of its most underrated gems is the Custard Apple Belizean Fruit. This sweet and creamy fruit is native to Central and South America and has been cultivated in Belize for centuries. Its scientific name is Annona reticulata, and it is also known as the bullock's heart or the sugar apple due to its shape and sweetness. The Custard Apple Belizean Fruit has a greenish-brown, scaly skin that hides a fragrant and juicy white pulp. This fruit is widely appreciated…
Joe Post
August 4, 2026
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Belizean Lemon Pie BelizeDessert

Belizean Lemon Pie

Belizean Lemon Pie Belizean lemon pie is a condensed-milk citrus filling in a blind-baked crust under a tall meringue. It is tart the way a key lime pie is tart, sweeter from the condensed milk, and it sets without gelatin because the acid does the work. There is no cooking of the filling at all. Belizean lemon pie, Belizean lemon meringue pie and Belizean lime pie all name the same dessert, and the recipe below is written for either fruit. Ingredients 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) condensed milk,…
Joe Post
August 10, 2026
Rice Pudding Recipe - Belize News Post
Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding BelizeDessert

Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding

This is a stovetop rice pudding built on cardamom pods and a cinnamon stick, thickened with condensed and evaporated milk. It is not a regional recipe. It is one cook's version, picked up across a lot of kitchens, and the cardamom is the part that makes it worth the pot. Rice Pudding Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (300 g) rice 4 cups (960 ml) water 4 cardamom pods, squashed but whole 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) condensed milk 1 can…
Joe Post
August 11, 2026
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Chimichurri Sauce Sauces

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce recipe, with fresh parsley, garlic, and a blend of other herbs and spices, this sauce is perfect for adding depth to any dish. Plus, it's easy to customize and can be made vegan or gluten-free. Try it tonight and elevate your meal to the next level!
Joe Post
August 4, 2026
Belizean Cow Foot Soup Recipe
Belizean Cow Foot Soup Recipe BelizeDinner

Belizean Cow Foot Soup Recipe

Greetings, culinary aficionados! Belize News Post is here to guide you through another authentic Belizean recipe—Cow Foot Soup. This dish is a staple in inland towns like Belmopan and San Ignacio, where it's often enjoyed during family gatherings and local festivities. Cow foot soup is also found in other Caribbean countries like Jamaica. Some will refer to "cow foot" as "cow's trotters." Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 2-3 hours Note: The cooking time may vary depending on the tenderness of the cow foot and the desired consistency…
Joe Post
August 4, 2026