bal’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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Decadent Sweet Sixteen for A Taste of St. Croix
Q the Cruzan Foodie - April 19, 2016
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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To visit Denmark has always been a travel bucket list destination for me. Being born and raised in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, I was reminded daily of the Danish influence throughout the island through the architecture, restored plantations & cobble-stoned streets. When the opportunity came about to visit Denmark during my time living abroad, I jumped at the chance to visit a place reminiscent …
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Welcome 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 …
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A typical breakfast in many places usually consists of your typical eggs, bacon & a cup of joe. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, most locals stop into the nearby bakery to pick up a quick breakfast of titi bread, a slice of cheese and a cup of hot bush tea! ‘What the heck is a titi bread’ is probably the first question that came to …
Continue readingA Night Out in STX – History with a Twist
Q the Cruzan Foodie - April 27, 2015
The restaurant scene on St. Croix has continued to evolve over the last few years with the addition of some trendy new establishments. Zion Modern Kitchen is one of the new kids on the block, taking first place in the beverage category at A Taste of St. Croix event earlier this month as well as People’s Choice. A Taste of St. Croix is the inaugural …
Continue readingReady to Rumble? Food Fight on the Beach
Q the Cruzan Foodie - April 16, 2015
And the skies opened up with a perfect backdrop for a fun-filled event! To say the weather for the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience Food Fight on the Beach at Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa was impeccable would be an understatement. A cool island breeze and partly cloudy skies awaited the 3 celebrity chefs and their teams for the iconic beach …
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In 16 days, one of the best food & wine events in the Caribbean will kick off on the cultural island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Pack your bags and leave your passport at home (not required when traveling to the U.S.V.I.) for a fun-filled week on the island packed with a food fight on the beach, a wine dinner, a BBQ …
Continue readingBartender Series: Cruzan Rum Tropical Paradise Cocktail
Q the Cruzan Foodie - November 12, 2014
Hey everyone! Check out the latest installment of my bartender series where I bring you simple cocktails that pack a punch that can be made in the comfort of your own home! Get ready to be transported to a white sandy beach with clear blue waters! Cruzan Rum is the rum of choice again for this week’s drink. We’ll be using Mango Cruzan Rum again (from …
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Hey everyone! Welcome to the first of many videos to come for my bartender series that will be featured each week right here on my blog. Quick, simple easy drinks that can be made in the comfort of your own home. First up is the mango mojito using the rum closest to my heart (is that a bad thing to say?), Cruzan Rum! Key Lime …
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