Rasta Pasta

Inspired by the Bible (Proverbs 15:17), Rastafarians eat a strict diet that is called Ital which is basically vegetarian prepared without salt. Usually, Ital is organic and low on soy. They view the body as a temple so they eat well, do not consume liquor and they don't smoke (except of course ganja which according to them is sacred as per Psalms 104:14).

There is a yummy Rasta "joint" (the local term for all the roadside shacks that sell rum or food) down the road from where I'm staying called Ras Rody. It is so good! They serve pumpkin soup, callaloo (a dish made of greens), ackee (a local fruit/vegetable that looks and tastes like eggs), and the Jamaican staple of rice and peas cooked in coconut milk amongst other things.

Today, I had Rasta Pasta for lunch.: