One of the best parts of being Cruzan Foodie is sharing my incredible foodie finds with you! This unofficial dish of the Virgin Islands is one that I’ve eaten more times than I count growing up on St. Croix. Fish & fungi is what one might a call a true “Crucian” dish being that it can be found on most menus of locally owned eateries. …
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Finding great vegan and vegetarian food on St. Croix is an easy task to accomplish! For devout herbivores, it’s important to locate eateries that are true to the preparation of these foods. Visitors to the island will be pleased to learn about the wide variety of vegan & vegetarian restaurants on St. Croix that are available. To refresh your memory, vegan & vegetarian dishes are …
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 …
Continue readingDecadent Sweet Sixteen for A Taste of St. Croix
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 …
Continue readingWelcome to Caribbean Week with Cruzan Foodie where I’ll be highlighting various islands in the Caribbean throughout the week. We’ll kickoff with the island embodied within the name of my blog, Cruzan Foodie. We’re heading to St. Croix, the largest island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. At 84 square miles, this island deeply rooted in agriculture combines luxury, unspoiled nature and a rich history to …
Continue readingThere’s nothing as enjoyable as freshly made omelets, fluffy pancakes, locally grown fruit & unlimited mimosas. When it comes to identifying the perfect place for brunch, these are some of the must-have qualities because without it, brunch can possibly fall short of being epic. Max’s Harvest in Delray Beach, FL has all the makings for a unique brunch experience that guarantees guests will be back …
Continue readingThere’s nothing more exciting to me than discovering a new food or beverage within a cuisine that I’ve already proclaimed my love for! This past weekend took me on my regular trip to the farmer’s market to get all of my fresh fruits and veggies for the week. Here is where I’m also able to get farm fresh eggs and locally sourced fish, bringing the …
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