Lamanai Recipes and Herbal Walk eBook
Lamanai Recipes and Herbal Walk eBook
A handy recipe book from a small village called Indian Church by the archaeological site of Lamanai. Written by Louise Belanger and Brenda Arevalo.
Downloadable PDF format.
27 traditional recipes from Indian Church Village.
Native herbs and spices, appetizers, main dishes, desserts and cakes.
Information about local herbs and traditional remedies.
Written by an Indian Church Village tour guide and illustrated by the archaeological illustrator of the Lamanai Archaeology Project.
100% of profits go to supporting our initiatives to safeguard Belizean culture and help local communities!
About Lamanai
Lamanai Archaeological Reserve is one of the largest Maya sites open to the public in Belize. It is located in the Northern District of Orange Walk along the New River Lagoon. Archaeological excavation projects have been conducted since the 1970s by Dr David Pendergast, Dr Elizabeth Graham and many others as part of the Lamanai Archaeology Project.
Jaguar Temple, Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, Belize © Ella Békési
Indian Church Village
Indian Church Village used to be located within the premises of the archaeological reserve until residents were moved a mile south in 1990 to give space for large conservation projects and tourism development. The remote village currently has less than 300 residents and has been somewhat hidden from tourists, despite the popularity of Lamanai amongst visitors.
Indian Church Village, Orange Walk, Belize © Ella Békési
About the eBook
Local cuisine consists of typical Belizean mainland dishes with Mexican and Guatemalan influences. Residents also have a strong connection with nature and the reserve, relying on native herbs and remedies every day.
Recipes in this book were compiled by Brenda Arevalo, a local tour guide who grew up in the village, and Louise Belanger, the official illustrator of the Lamanai Archaeology Project. Information about local plants and traditional remedies were also provided by Brenda Arevalo.
The copyrights of this book belong to Louise Belanger and the right to sell was donated to Heritage Education Network Belize. 100% of profits from this book go to supporting our initiatives to safeguard Belizean culture and help small communities.