Last week I visited the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. While I was there I learned a great deal about Mexico, the Maya culture and surprisingly about what makes a great fruit smoothie. Mexico offers an abundance of fresh, delicious local fruits and vegetables. Restaurants throughout the Yucatan region put these to great use by offering […]
Island Style
Sweet Hands; Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago
My love for the Caribbean islands is everlasting. The beauty, people and food of the Caribbean have me hooked. Recently I discovered Sweet Hands, a cookbook of recipes from the island of Trinidad and Tobago. Just reading the recipes and looking at the pictures fills me with a wave of nostalgia for the islands. Sweet […]
Tropical Hostess Gifts with Caribbean Flair
As the summer temperatures heat up, we spend more time enjoying parties and bbq’s. There’s nothing sweeter than sharing your favorite grilling gifts or a delicious Caribbean food gift with your hostess. I’m sharing a few of the favorites I’ve discovered while traveling in the Caribbean. A view of Barbados From the island of Barbados […]