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On Anegada, a hometown hero known simply as “Henny” will show you the way. Just ask around, and locals will point you to her goodies that often find their way to local markets. If you can manage some face-time with this charming islander, snag it, you won’t be disappointed. From a small garden behind her stucco house, Henny will let you sample ripe tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and callaloo. She also has a small herd of goats. Best of all -- Henny keeps things organic and bypasses all chemicals.

The votes are in for the "Best Supplier of Seafood" in the islands.  Drum roll.... yep, you guessed it -- the winner is the ever so popular, Sailor's Ketch!

Since 1996, Sailor's Ketch Seafood has been known as the British Virgin Islands’ best supplier of seafood to restaurants, resorts, sailors, yachtsmen, tourists and locals.

After you’ve taken in the real flair of the British Virgin Islands, consider tapping into what really makes it tick – philanthropy. Over a period of years starting in the 1960s, the late Laurance Rockefeller defined the spirit of giving, as evidenced by the more than 200 acres he donated to the National Parks Trust. Today this kind of generosity can still be witnessed, seen in many local businesses and churches throughout the islands.

Conch Fritters

Ingredients:
1 cup conch meat, chopped (about 1/2 pound)
1/2 cup lime juice
1 quart oil for frying
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
Ground cayenne pepper to taste
Seasoned salt to taste
Local salt and pepper to taste
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 teaspoon lime juice

Locals Do It Like This:

Dig the Pig: