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Taste of Guam: Why Chamorro chew betel nut

Areca (Betel) nut is the seed of the palm known scientifically as Areca catechu. Betel nut is the fourth most widely used psychoactive substance in the world, following only caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco.

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Annie's Chamorro Kitchen: Sweetening up your dinner rolls

As the title for my recipe states, this is my go-to recipe when I want to whip up a tray of sweet dinner rolls.

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Guam Kitchen: Chamorro recipe for Poto (Potu)

Add water to cover the level of rice. Let rice soak for two hours, then rinse and drain. Grind rice to a powder. Mix the remaining ingredients and allow to soak overnight. Stir three times during the night.

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Chamorro Kitchen: Spice up dinner with Eskabeche fish dish

Spice up your dinner with a flavorful dish introduced to Guam during the Spanish period.

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My Paradise: Solo adventure in Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Phu Quoc, the biggest island in Vietnam, is known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise water and hiking trails.

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German Kitchen: Delicious recipe for Käsespätzle

For my first attempt at homemade spaetzle, I followed the recipe “How to Make Granny’s German Spaetzle” as posted on YouTube by The Stay At Home Chef.

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Taste of Guam: Land crabs found in jungle a delicacy

Like fish, crab was a staple in the Chamorro diet. Land crabs, pång’lao in Chamorro, continues to be one of the most frequently harvested animals on the island. Pång’lao echong (crooked crab) is the most common of the land crabs. It has extremely large claws. History

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Your vote counts! Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2025

A new year is upon us, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!

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BBQ’d beef short ribs - Guam style

One of our favorite BBQ eats on Guam are the BBQ’d Beef Short Ribs.

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Guam Kitchen: Recipe for Chamorro Potu-Tuba Rice Cakes

Potu (also spelled poto) are white rice cakes, distinctly flavored with a local coconut toddy or fermented sap called tuba (known as aguardiente in Spanish).

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Guam Kitchen: Simply the best sashimi ever!

If you don’t care to eat raw fish, then I’m sorry, but this recipe is not for you. BUT, you can share it with someone who does!

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Chamorro Recipe: Potato salad with chicken

This recipe is from Lepblon Fina’tinas Para Guam: Guam Cookbook, 1985. Reprinted with permission from Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo, Y Inetnon Famalao’an* (Women’s Association).

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Guam Kitchen: BBQing Spicy Taco Burger

I love a good grilled burger as much as the next guy. I just don’t get around to grilling them as much as I do steaks and ribs. But a great burger is hard to beat.

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Simple recipe for squash pull-apart dinner rolls

In a large bowl, combine warm milk with yeast, sugar, and salt. Let stand 5 minutes, then add egg and beat well to combine.

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