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Online African & Caribbean grocery store. Same-day delivery in Calgary area, express Canada shipping. Global cuisine delivered locally.

09/02/2026

As far as we’re concerned, the market is where you find the heart of a place.

Here’s a Saturday in Roseau, on one of our trips home. A bounty of provisions still dusty from the ground, carrots pulled that morning, fish straight off the boat — weighed on a scale older than us, still jumping in the bag on the walk back.🐟

Then up the road: hand-painted calabashes, woven baskets, Pointe Baptiste chocolate made from cocoa grown right there in Calibishie.

Caribbean heritage isn’t just a category on a website, it’s in the makers and producers, it’s in the walk up the hill back home.
We live this culture, we don’t just sell it 🇩🇲

Roseau Market Dominica Bouyon

08/12/2026

Make this comforting one-pot goat pelau with us. 🤎🍲

We started with goat meat marinated overnight in green seasoning, browning, and beef bouillon for deep, rich flavour. Then it went into the Dutch pot to brown before slowly simmering until tender.

From there, in went the pigeon peas, parboiled rice, coconut milk, aromatics, and just enough extra water to keep it beautifully saucy. A little ketchup is optional, but highly encouraged by some of us. 😉

Finish with a few k***s of butter or margarine and fresh green seasoning to wake up all those gorgeous aromatics, then scoop yourself a bowl and enjoy.

What should we cook together next?

08/10/2026

Summer grilling checklist:

✅ Something sizzling on the grill
✅ Good friends nearby
✅ A table full of sides
✅ Arinka flavours doing the heavy lifting 🌶️🔥

Because the best BBQs are never just about the food. They are about the laughter, the music, the “just one more plate” moments, and those bold flavours everyone keeps asking about.

Stock your pantry, fire up the grill, and make this summer taste unforgettable. 🌴
What is always on your summer grilling menu?

08/07/2026

Caribbean food does not do bland. Ever. 🌴✨

The flavour comes from layers: fresh herbs, bold seasoning, time-tested marinades, slow-simmered dishes, and generations of cultural influence woven into every pot.

It is the thyme bubbling in the stew. The green seasoning soaking into the meat. The Scotch bonnet adding its little warning label. The spices, the stories, the “just taste it one more time” moments.

Caribbean cuisine is beautifully diverse, but one thing always shines through: food made with depth, care, and serious flavour.

Which Caribbean dish has your heart?

Explore Caribbean sauces, seasonings, drinks, snacks, and pantry staples at Arinka.

08/06/2026

A rich, slow-cooked plate of comfort. 🤎🍲

From freshly ground seasonings to the slow, savoury layers that build in every bite, this is the kind of meal that fills the kitchen with anticipation before it ever reaches the plate.

You can bring this classic home with a few Arinka pantry essentials: browning sauce, oxtail marinade, EasiSpice Oxtail Seasoning, and Grace Butter Beans.

Everything you need to bring those bold Caribbean flavours into your own kitchen is waiting at Arinka. 🌴

Serve it over rice, gather your people, and do not forget the extra gravy. That part is non-negotiable. 😌

07/31/2026

Jerk is not just about heat. 🌶️🔥

A great jerk marinade is all about balance: fiery Scotch bonnet peppers, warm pimento/allspice, fresh thyme, aromatics, a little sweetness, and plenty of time for every flavour to sink in.

Every Jamaican kitchen has its own signature touch, but the magic is always in those bold, layered flavours that make jerk unmistakable.

Whether you are grilling chicken, seasoning tofu, roasting vegetables, or adding a little kick to your next BBQ, jerk brings the kind of flavour that refuses to be forgotten.

What is your favourite thing to cook with jerk seasoning?

Shop Caribbean sauces, marinades, spices, and pantry staples at Arinka. 🌴

07/30/2026

Meet your new favourite chill: TropicSoul Sorrel. ❤️🌿

Bright, refreshing, and full of character, this vibrant drink brings together the floral tang of hibiscus with the zing of ginger and a warming blend of spices.

Serve it extra cold, pour it over ice, and let every sip bring a little sunshine to your day. ☀️

Available now only at Arinka.

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07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day, Arinka family!🍁🇨🇦

Today, we’re celebrating the makers, flavours, and cultural stories that make Canada such a delicious place to call home.

Our Canadian-made favourites are created by passionate local businesses bringing bold sauces, vibrant spice blends, and pantry staples to tables across the country, many inspired by the rich food traditions of Africa and the Caribbean.

Shopping local is a small act with a big ripple: supporting makers, celebrating diverse communities, and keeping incredible flavour close to home ✨

Which local product are you adding to your pantry first?

06/22/2026

Few peppers are as beloved, or as misunderstood, as the Scotch bonnet.

While they're often compared to habaneros because of their heat level, Scotch bonnets bring something unique to the table: a distinct fruity, slightly sweet flavour that adds depth as well as spice.

A staple ingredient across Caribbean and many African cuisines, Scotch bonnets are used to build flavour in everything from marinades and pepper sauces to soups, stews, and rice dishes.

What makes them special?

🌶️Similar heat to habaneros, but a fruitier flavour

🌍 Widely used throughout Caribbean and African cooking

🍍Notes of tropical fruit beneath the heat

🍲Essential in sauces, marinades, soups, and stews

Whether you're making a traditional recipe or adding a little extra kick to your favourite dish, Scotch bonnet peppers bring heat, flavour, and cultural tradition to every meal.

Have you ever cooked with Scotch bonnets before?

06/17/2026

What are you sipping this week?🥤

Pause or screenshot the reel to discover your drink of choice.

Will it be something fruity, fizzy, creamy, tropical, or boldly refreshing? 🍍🥥🍹✨

Drop your result in the comments below ⬇️

And be honest... is it a drink you'd actually choose? 😄

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