No Caye Caulker Lobsterfest for 2011

The San Pedro Sun was able to confirm that there will be NO Lobsterfest in Caye Caulker this year. This was necessary due to a decrease in support from the business community over the past years. The Lobsterfest Committee is a non-profit organization, and without the necessary support, the decision not to have a Lobsterfest was necessary. The main beneficiaries of Lobsterfest are the business community.

Our investigations further revealed that this is NOT the end of Lobsterfest for Caye Caulker. The team responsible for the event will be pounding the streets and working tirelessly immediately after the September Celebrations, preparing for Lobsterfest 2012.

With Lobsterfest not happening; you may ask, “What can we do in Caye Caulker instead?” Well, unconfirmed reports are that Lazy Lizard is planning a private Lobsterfest at The Split. Apart from that, Joanna Arellano, the Chairperson for the Caye Caulker Marketing Committee informed The San Pedro Sun that they have organized 2011’s Caye Caulker Cool Seafood Fiesta. The fiesta is scheduled to span two days, Friday June 24th and Saturday June 25th at the Central Park/Basketball Court. The event promises to be filled with music, fun games, lots of food and drinks. Times for the fiesta are Friday 12:00pm until and on Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm.

Tacklebox hosts second SAGA cook-off

Tacklebox Bar & Grill did it again with their second SAGA cook-off! This month’s theme was Asian Food, and the tables were laden with fabulous dishes like Shrimp Lo-Mein, Asian Pork Sliders, Chicken Spinach fritters with Mango Chutney and the ever delightful Sake, there was much to feast on.

At only $10 for a plate laden with samples of each of the dishes entered for the cook-off, one could enjoy a taste of everything. The seven entries all looked delightful, and it was certainly a hard task to pick the winner. Diners got to cast their vote for their favorite, and at the end, Laura Sutton won first place with her Asian Pork Sliders. Kevin Urbina of Tacklebox won second place with his Shrimp Lo-Mein

A raffle was also held, and winning a gift certificate for DandE’s Frozen Custard was Alex, and Orlando Baptist took the grand prize: a Blue Hole Trip.

Since 1999, the San Pedro Saga Humane Society has been promoting kindness, making it its mission to prevent cruelty to all domestic and wild animals, while sheltering stray animals. As a non-profit organization, SAGA depends on kind donations and fundraisers, including these monthly cook-offs! Support Saga and help promote kindness and prevent cruelty to all domestic and wild animals. Care to make a donation or adopt a pet visit SAGA on Sea Star Street from Tuesday to Friday: 1 pm to 5 pm, Saturday: 9 am to 12 noon. You can call 226-3266 Email: saga@btl.net or visit their website at www.sagahumanesociety.org for more information!!

The San Pedro Cancer Society invites you to it's fundraiser!!

Everyone is invited to swing by the San Pedro Lions' Den today Sunday for the all-day fundraiser being held by the San Pedro Cancer Society. Funds are being raised to help cancer victims that are currently undergoing treatment. Food and drinks are on sale...$5 Rice and Beans, cupcakes, other pastries, good music and of course - all for a good cause...

Be sure to pick up informative literature as well...sit in and dine, or pick up your lunch/evening meal to go...

Come by and support a worthy cause!!

What’s new? Mathieu’s Delicatessen

Mathieu’s Delicatessen is one of San Pedro’s newest establishments that opened its doors to residents of Ambergris Caye. A venture of Gunter Mathieu and Anna Williams, Mathieu’s Delicatessen offers food delivery as well as retail services.
Specializing in freshly hand prepared ready meals, breads, pastries, cakes and beverages; Mathieu’s is opened Monday through Saturday 6:00am to 2:00pm, offering breakfast and lunch.
Breakfast goods include cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, pastries and a variety of bread choices. Newly opened, Mathieu’s hopes to offer home made pasta lunches: fettuccine, ravioli and lasagnas, as well as catering to vegetarian customers. They also plan on offering pre-packaged meals in portion packs, sold frozen and chilled, among other services.
Well known to residents of San Pedro as well as Caye Caulker, Gunter brings over 30 years of experience working in and managing restaurants and food businesses. On Caye Caulker North, Gunter was known for his creative cooking and exciting full moon parties.

With a background as a teacher and a marketer for corporate design companies, a trader at a hedge fund and a dive instructor, Anna takes care of customer service and marketing at Mathieu's Delicatessen. Together, they form the ideal partnership. For more information on this new fave – contact either Gunter or Anna at 670-DELI.

Urban Agriculture Program in South Side Belize City

- Press Release - Belmopan - December 7, 2010 - The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in conjunction with RESTORE Belize Programme is pleased to invite members of the public to attend the launching of the “Urban Agriculture Project in South Side - Belize City” to be held on Thursday December 9th, 2010 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Wilton Cumberbatch Field, Cor. Faber's Road and Caesar Ridge Rd., Belize City.

This collaborative effort between the Belize District Agriculture Department and RESTORE BELIZE PROGRAM is aimed at establishing backyard/home and school gardens to grow short term vegetables/condiments/herbs that will help citizens supplement their diet. This initiative is in line with the Ministry’s mandate of promoting food security; income generation; and poverty reduction.

FAO Representative for Belize and Jamaica visits Belize

Press Release - Belmopan - November, 8th 2010 -

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative for Belize and Jamaica Dr. Jerome Thomas is on a five-day familiarization tour of Belize.

Dr. Jerome Thomas is no stranger to the agriculture industry. His passion and vocation for agriculture at home and abroad have not only increased his knowledge theoretically as a doctor in the field, but have afforded him a wealth of experience that has been recognized domestically, regionally and internationally.

Today Dr. Thomas took up a new position as FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization) Representative for the countries of Jamaica, Bahamas and Belize. His office is based in Jamaica and his appointment is for three years.

Red Ginger reopens November 4th!!

The delightful Red Ginger restaurant is re-opening on Wednesday, November 4th, after a restful vacation. Owner Kelly McDermott extends her invitation to all to come on by and enjoy delicious food and drinks in a romantic, cozy ambiance. Below are just a few images of the delightful treats you can enjoy at Red Ginger...be sure to come on by and indulge in some yummy food!!
Click here for a full review as done by The San Pedro Sun.

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