I found a new love in Antigua and thats the love of ITAL food.

I don't consider myself a health conscious person and usually opt for the unhealthy foods. During my visit to Antigua one of the eatery I visited was the One Stone Ital shack. Shoy is the owner of this establishment and was quite accommodating by giving me a glimpse into the world of ITAL food cooking. Ital food is typically prepared by Rastafarian's. Ital style of cooking usually omits salt, oil and meat. The food is usually prepared in a clay pot and sometimes served in a calabash. Some of the food I sampled were black eye peas ball, spinach ball, cassava ball and fried/breaded egg plant. The taste certainly exceeded my expectation. Initially I expected something that lacked flavor, seasoning & appeal....oh boy was so wrong! The peas ball looks and almost taste like regular meatball (I said almost :P). It tasted so good that I had to remind myself that this was peas and not meat. The first bite into the spinach ball offered an explosion of flavor for my taste buds. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious. If you ever find yourself in Antigua be sure to make One Stone Ital shack a stop. You will be happy you did. ...ITAL food is not only for Rastafarian's but for anyone who is looking for a healthier, tasty alternative.