Kenneth McKenzie, the owner of McKenzie's Fresh Fish and Conch, shares his experiences and passion for cooking and selling Bahamian cuisine. He explains that conch is a staple in Bahamian culture and has its own unique taste, often referred to as an aphrodisiac. Kenneth showcases his skills in preparing a traditional conch salad and highlights the importance of using fresh ingredients. He also shares his personal story, having grown up in poverty and learning to cook from his mother at a young age. Despite facing challenges, Kenneth has built a successful business and is proud to be providing for his family. The video features interviews with Kenneth and his customers, who praise his kindness and excellent food.
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1. Kenneth McKenzie runs McKenzie's Fresh Fish and Conch at Potters Cay Dock in The Bahamas.
2. McKenzie's sells Bahamian native island food, including conch salads, shrimp, lobster, and more.
3. Kenneth McKenzie has been cooking conch for at least four decades.
4. Conch is stored in the water at McKenzie's to keep them fresh every day.
5. McKenzie's has live crab, fish, and other seafood available.
6. Kenneth McKenzie grew up in Nassau, Bahamas.
7. McKenzie started learning to cook when he was around 10-13 years old.
8. Kenneth McKenzie used to go on sailboats to catch conch and fish when he was 18-19 years old.
9. A conch pearl is a rare occurrence, and some conch carry pearls.
10. Conch pearls are produced when conch mate and can also be produced from sand.
11. Kenneth McKenzie has six employees, including his mother and daughter.
12. McKenzie's originally served raw fish and conch when it first started.
13. The business expanded over time, with Kenneth adding more menu items and building a roof over the establishment.
14. Kenneth's parents passed away when he was young, and he had to live on the streets for a while.
15. Kenneth's brother started the original McKenzie's, but Kenneth took over and expanded the business.
16. Kenneth's parents used to drink and left nothing for their children in terms of property or inheritance.
17. Kenneth had to create his own business and work hard to succeed.
18. Many local Bahamians and people from around the world have supported McKenzie's over the years.