In Season: Barbadian Lettuce

I love when we can eat local foods...especially vegetables and fruits. Barbados is full of sunlight and has the perfect climate for many food crops, however we always seem to be importing a never ending supply of them. Today we thought we would talk about a type of lettuce which is locally grown but greatly underused in many hotels, restaurants and homes across the island.

Local lettuce, as it is called, is of the leafy type and has fantastic flavor. Not to mention it is loaded with Vitamin A, C, K, frolic acid, magnesium and potassium. Delicate and fresh, local lettuce can be enjoyed with a variety of vinaigrettes or as a healthy addition to any sandwich. Ask for it the next time you dine out...with increased demand comes increased supply!