For those who aren’t one of the over 13 million people of Caribbean American ancestry here in the United States, or friends of same, or who don’t live near restaurants offering the wide variety that is Caribbean cuisine, the fairly standard Thanksgiving feast of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce is unlikely to be graced with any island flair or flavors. Today, I’ll be busy all morning cooking; in the afternoon and evening, we’ll be eating with our fully vaxxed friends and family. They hail from a variety of ethnic and national backgrounds, so we’ve had some interesting conversations about what they would like to bring with them, as well as what they grew up eating during the holiday season. With those folks in mind, please join me today for a celebration of various Caribbean cuisines, which provide tasty eats all year long!  Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. Read more