Spending a whirlwind 48 hours in Zanzibar is possible with the right plan and good timing. This captivating island off the coast of Africa is a treasure trove of history and culture that made failing in love with this island country easy to do. If you’re short on time and want to add Zanzibar to your East African itinerary, hakuna matata (it really means “no …
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Cruzan Foodie Rum & Rosé Experience was an event on St. Croix curated by yours truly that exceeded my expectations as an inaugural event on my island home. Endorsed by the USVI Department of Tourism and sponsored by Viya, this end-of-summer soiree is designed to encourage locals to experience something a bit different while simultaneously attracting a new brand of visitors to St. Croix …
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This week’s #FoodieFriday is all about a fruit – breadfruit that is! Its starchy, potato-like consistency is high in protein and is rich in nutrients & vitamins. The question most often asked about this green-scaled beauty is whether or not it is really a fruit. Yes, the word ‘fruit’ is in the name but it’s not eaten like a typical fruit. For a long time, …
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The 2017 St. Croix Food & Wine Experience (STXFWE) did the unthinkable: it surpassed expectations of each and every attendee who had the opportunity to experience one (or all) of the events of this year’s culinary wine and spirits festival! The annual benefit for the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development took place from April 7-10, 2017 and featured an event lineup bursting with the …
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A little business mixed with pleasure influenced my solo travel to Chicago aka the Windy City! I always welcome the opportunity to explore new cities and experience the energy of new places. Imagine my excitement when a workshop brought me to this bustling city full of history, culture and some of the best culinary delights in the world. As the third most populous city in …
Continue readingbal’ter v. to dance without particular skill or grace, but with extreme joy West Indian Contemporary Dining – a phrase you have to start getting used to in the culinary world and here on St. Croix, there’s only one place you can go to experience this dining style. balter St. Croix (purposely spelled with a lowercase ‘b’) is the big island’s newest addition to the …
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Sixteen years ago, A Taste of St. Croix was born as a result of two local restaurateurs love and passion for food, culture & community. Now sixteen years later, the event hasn’t just survived but it has THRIVED! Over 2000 guests, more than 50 local chefs, restaurants, farms and caterers and 100 volunteers were on hand to experience the diversity and delectable delights of the …
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Without a doubt, I knew a food tour in Seville, Spain would be the only concrete plan in my 48 hours in one of the most historic cities in the world. Whenever I travel, the first thing I seek out is a food tour. I wholeheartedly believe that the best way to learn the culture of a new place is to learn the food. It’s …
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Happy New Year to all my subscribers and followers! To kick off 2016, I compiled a list of places I am hoping to have the opportunity to explore during the year. Check out my “Happy New Year 2016” travel list. Can you guess which places I’ll be uncovering craft beer in? Do we have any travel destinations in common for 2016? Be sure to leave …
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Breakfast. The most important meal of the day… or so I’ve been told all my life. In Spain, that’s not the case. In fact, it’s the furthest thing from the truth here. My time living abroad in Spain for a cultural immersion program to learn Spanish opened my eyes to the eating habits of another culture. Could it be that everything I’ve been taught about …
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