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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Coconut BelizeEditorial

Coconut

How do you crack a coconut? From savory coconut shrimp to sweet coconut bread, our recipes are sure to impress even the most discerning foodies. Plus, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips make it easy for even novice cooks to whip up a delicious meal.
Joe Post
August 4, 2026