making hot sauce

At Paya Bay we make our own signature hot sauce using mutton peppers. In these photos, Ms. Winnie blends the flavorful yellow Caribbean peppers into a delicious, ultra-spicy sauce.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

the chata patch

Chatas are a shorter version of plantains. We grow our own chatas right on resort property for use in the kitchen.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

husking coconuts for organic coconut oil

This morning I spotted Gerson, a member of Team Paya, husking coconuts that will be used to make organic coconut oil for use in the resort's restaurant. Learn more about the traditional method of making coconut oil.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

This video explains why the coconut palm is considered the Tree of Life.

ricas micheladas!

Paya Bay's restaurant and the Black Iguana beach bar are currently serving some exquisite ice-cold Micheladas! Make sure and try these spicy, deliciously-tangy Mexican concoctions on your next visit to Paya! You combine the tomato juice, lime juice, and spices "broth" with your favorite beer in a salted, frozen beer mug. My personal favorite beer for Micheladas is Corona, but they can be made with your favorite local Honduran brew, and those are also smashing!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

golden yummy goodness

In the summer, during mango season, Ms. Winnie cooks down large batches of homemade mango jam for use at the resort's restaurant during the upcoming year. The slow-cooking technique she learned from her mother is so perfect that there is no need to add any preservatives to the delicious tropical fruit jam.
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Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

feel good food magic

The planets have aligned for a project that has been on my Master To Do list for some time now. European vegetarian chef Ondřej "Andru" Šteg is currently introducing our new Feel Good Menu: food that makes you feel good. Chef Šteg will be training our staff in preparing the new food offerings and will implement the new menu over the next several weeks. Special thanks and recognition to Tatiana Rozsypalova for her critical collaboration in getting this project launched. There is food magic happening in the kitchen at Paya! Cheers, Chef Ondřej "Andru" Šteg!

Cooling Fresh Roll.

Chef's Special: Organic Sweet and Spicy Protein Fused with Coconut Goodness.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

breakfast with a view

Many of our guests choose to have their breakfast served on the resort's breezy main deck with its awesome views of the Caribbean Sea.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

a special moonlit dinner

Dinner under the full moon with friends and family on the Main Deck at Paya Bay Resort. Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

chef escalante

My friend José Luís Escalante is visiting Paya Bay this weekend with his partner. José Luís is a chef based in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. His excellence has resulted in him traveling extensively around the world showcasing Mesoamerican cuisine at international events. Originally from Guatemala City, he fell in love with Honduras and made it his home. He recently signed on to a project to help us transform our food service here at Paya. The first item on the agenda is the Feel Good menu -- a fresh new approach focused on healthier options, sourcing locally and sustainably, and offering our guests a genuine taste of Mesoamerica. Even though José Luís identifies simply as Guatemalan, his Middle-Eastern heritage is obvious, underscoring what a cultural and ethnic melting pot the Americas are. He agreed to let me take these photos focusing on his classic, beautiful, Middle-Eastern facial structure.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras,

fresh herbs

This morning Mom brought fresh herbs and mutton peppers from her garden for use in the restaurant. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

happy love day!

Celebrating the sacred gift of love, today we hosted a delicious Valentine's Day buffet brunch at the resort's restaurant...

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

thanksgiving at paya: the spread

This evening, in a celebration of Thanksgiving, the food service team at Paya Bay put out a beautiful spread of dishes associated with the American holiday.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.