Ilana Benady

Politics and Social Anthropology from the University of Kent at Canterbury, she worked in journalism, travel, and finally in international development. She has lived in the Dominican Republic for over two decades, and has written 4 books about Dominican Culture and Food.

Getting to the Root - Guide to Dominican Tubers (Víveres)
Dominican Men – Can They Cook?
Jugo de China? Why do We Call Oranges ‘Chinas’?
Lemon and Lime in Spanish: It’s Complicated
How we Translate Dominican Ingredients into English
Herbs Used in Dominican Cooking
Banana in Spanish: Why do We Call Bananas ‘Guineos’?
Baby and Toddler Foods, Dominican Republic-Style
Plantains Make you Stupid – A Dominican Myth
Jamaican Cooking vs Dominican Cooking
Dominica vs Dominican Republic: Facts and Food
Origins of Habichuela con Dulce - The Great Dominican Mystery
Haitian Cooking Vs Dominican Cooking
Glossary of Dominican Words for Foods and Ingredients
Cayman Islands Food Vs Dominican
Dominican Dishes (Almost) Every Dominican Has Tried
Disputed Territories and Melting Pots
Middle Eastern Influence on Dominican Gastronomy
Dominican Republic Christmas, New Year & Thanksgiving: Food & Traditions
38 Food Expressions in Spanish, and Dominican Sayings
Caonabo's Revenge: Avoiding Food Poisoning in the Dominican Republic
What's a Fria? Dominican Beer Culture
Dominican Vs. Mexican Food
Writing Dominican Recipes: Putting Traditional Dishes into Standard Recipes
Dominican Avocado: The Complete Aguacate Guide
Chinese-Dominican Food and Culture
Venezuelan vs Dominican Cuisine
What is the Dominican Republic's National Dish?
Cepa de Apio: Arracacha Recipes and Guide
Vegetarianism in the Dominican Republic
15 Most Famous Dominican Dishes