The snack blog

Short, honest guides to Aruban food, written from behind the counter of a Ponton snack stand.

What to eat on your first morning in Aruba

Just landed? What locals would tell you to eat on day one, and the mistake every first-day visitor makes.

The 5 Aruban snacks to try before you fly home

Pastechi, kroket, deditos, batata jena, and pan cu croket, explained by people who fry them every morning.

Palm Beach breakfast without the wait

The pancake lines, the buffet math, and the local secret that skips both.