It was only a matter of time before “This or That” VI Food Tag would make its way to the interwebs via social media (I see you Instastories)! I was thrilled to put these templates together that were geared towards what many would say is the best of Virgin Islands food. “This or That” is a fun and entertaining question game where two options are …
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I’ve never met a drink I didn’t like! If there’s rum in the drink, it meets the criteria of a Cruzan Foodie cocktail for sure! With all the “quarantine-ing” happening around the world, it was only right that I partnered with the best rum brand in the world to bring you an easy & flavorful cocktail you can make in the comfort of your home. …
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Cruzan Foodie Experience Festival Edition was nothing I could have ever imagined as an inaugural event during the 2019-2020 Crucian Christmas Festival season on St. Croix. In collaboration with Sunkissed USVI, this event was about doing these three key things – Eat, Drink and Wuk Up!!! Sponsored by Cruzan Rum and Mutiny Island Vodka, this premium all-inclusive event was the first of its kind on …
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2019 Cruzan Foodie Rum & Rosé Experience made another splash this summer at Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts in historic downtown Frederiksted.
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It’s another edition of #FoodieFinds with Cruzan Foodie! Sharing these incredible items with you fills my foodie heart with such joy and this week’s share is no different. Today, it’s all about the “Ol’ Time Crucian Breakfast” which is considered a traditional breakfast on St. Croix. The main items often found in a typical Ol’ Time Crucian Breakfast plate are: Saltfish and/or Smoked Herring Boiled …
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The 48th Annual Agriculture & Food Fair on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands was a special time for the Crucian people. Also known as Agrifest, the 3-day cultural explosion returned to its regular scheduled dates during President’s Day weekend. 2017 Hurricanes Irma & Maria forced the event to be held in May 2018 and many were patiently awaiting the return of Agrifest to its rightful …
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Taste of St. Croix 2018, the premier food & wine event on St. Croix, returned with a bang after a tumultuous 2017 due to hurricanes Irma & Maria. Despite the new venue, new setup and new layout, the heart of the event remained the same. SEE ALSO: Decadent Sweet Sixteen for A Taste of St. Croix Local farmers, chefs, restaurateurs and caterers appeared in the …
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Another #FoodieFriday with Cruzan Foodie! This week’s foodie find is often considered one of the official dishes of the US Virgin Islands but I won’t lie – it was something that I learned to appreciate when I was older. Kallaloo is a traditional soup made with an assortment of leafy greens, okra, seafood and/or pork and served over a ball of fungi in true Crucian …
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I’ve never met a scoop of ice cream I didn’t like; Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream in San Diego, California was no exception. I had the pleasure of diving into a few ice cream flights courtesy of Hammond’s during my most recent trip to one of the largest cities in the United States. SEE ALSO: Cruzan Foodie San Diego Eats – Nomad Donuts Home of the …
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#FoodieFriday with Cruzan Foodie is back again! This week’s item is an immediate indicator that Christmas is on the horizon on St. Croix. You can’t celebrate Christmas in St. Croix without a tall glass of coquito! Originating from neighboring island Puerto Rico, this coconut based alcoholic beverage is often described as Puerto Rican eggnog. Since 1917, a number of Puerto Rican descendants migrated to the …
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