Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Video of the day.  Chef Sean Kuylen presented at the TedxBelmopan, and it was all about Belizean food, and not just the standard fare either.  From chaya to chocolate to casava, he covers it.  You'll love his sense of humor: "Here we are living in Belize, we are craving KFC, McDonald's, and we want Contraband beer, Shelly!"  

"In a comedic performance, Chef Sean Kuylen teases our taste buds and summons nostalgia as he calls Belizeans to better appreciate their local cuisine.  Kuylen calls us to 'think globally but cook locally.'  Chef Sean Kuylen was born in Corozal Town and later relocated to Dangriga Town at age 7.  He attended Garifuna schools and began to relate to their culture, music and way of life.  At age 18, he founded and performed with the Griga Boyz Band and later the very popular Punta Rebels Band as a Garifuna Drummer.

In 2004, after college, he left Belize to pursue his Culinary Degree in San Francisco, California.  He did his culinary internship at Disney World in Orlando, Florida and eagerly returned home to work in Hopkins Village with a new look on Belizean cuisine.  He currently owns a mobile kitchen that caters and showcase his 'Inspired Belizean Cuisine.'

Cayo really steals the show in this travel article from the San Francisco Chronicle.  It's pretty comprehensive as far as attractions go.  3 of the 5 places to stay mentioned in the article are in Cayo: San Ignacio Resort Hotel, Ka'ana(which was just in an article about wellness travel), and Caves Branch.  The Guava Limb Cafe and Pacz Tours are also specifically mentioned. 

Positive thought of the day.  Creativity Costs Less Than Alcohol.  A quick video of Benque's mural from a while back, taken as they were doing another mural project.  Thanks, Jose!

"Jose Guerra Awe returns to the streets of the western towns of Benque Viejo del Carmen and San Ignacio in the Cayo District of Belize from his new home in San Francisco, California to continue inspiring a new generation of young artists - for now.....murals!  With Jo Jo, you never know what's next!!"