by Lisa Overman - Hammock in Paradise
( April 18th, 2012 )
It’s Wanderfood Wednesday and it’s time to savor Empanadas from Cozumel, Mexico. As part of a food tour with the Cozumel Chef, I enjoyed shrimp and edam cheese empanadas as well as others made with slow roasted pulled pork and spices. They were delicious.
On your next visit to Cozumel plan a food tour with Emily, The Cozumel Chef. To read more about Emily’s food tours or cooking classes read my post, Food Tours That Take You Off the Beaten Path. Emily also offers chef services for special occasions and events.
Behind the scenes in the kitchen, making Empanadas.
Slow roasted pulled pork Empanadas.
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by Lisa Overman - Hammock in Paradise
( April 9th, 2012 )
As part of a sponsored trip to Mexico I stayed at the Blue Diamond Resort. Blue Diamond is one of Blue Bay’s Resort and Hotels. This is an excellent choice for those looking for exceptional service and a romantic atmosphere. The resort is a five star, all inclusive adult only haven. From the moment you walk into the extensive open air lobby with tropical breezes, plants and sitting areas you will feel pampered.
Ten things I love about the Blue Diamond Resort.
1. The serene atmosphere and beautiful walkways.
2. My private roof top patio with a water view.
3. The exceptional service throughout the resort.
4. The beautiful and comfortable bed.
5. The Oh My God… Rain shower and outdoor bathtub.
6. Picasso’s Guernica at Ambar Nouvelle Fusion Restaurant. It is a cacao biscuit, a cacao sauce, liquid 72% chocolate served with raspberry sorbet.
7. The exceptional fresh fruit juices and smoothies offered at Aguamarina Restaurant.
8. The Patio’s De Arte which offers an area of relaxation and meditation with beautiful Mexican art.
9. Blue Diamond’s Private Cenote where you can sit, relax and enjoy this natural limestone rock water area. Cenote’s were considered sacred spaces by the Maya.
10. The privacy and beauty the Jr. Suite provides. It would be the perfect romantic get away to rekindle your romance.
Exterior shot of the Blue Diamond Jr. Suites courtesy of Blue Diamond Resorts.
My trip was provided by the WeVisitMexico Tourism Board and organized by Ogilvy Public Relations. My opinions of the experience are strictly my own.
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by Lisa Overman - Hammock in Paradise
( April 3rd, 2012 )
While I was in Playa del Carmen, Mexico at the Blue Diamond Resort , I enjoyed an Apple Martini. That probably doesn’t seem like a big deal, unless you follow my blog regularly. I’m not usually a Martini girl, I am a rum drink on the beach girl. Flavored Martini’s are generally too strong for me. I’ve only enjoyed a couple, which I’ve highlighted previously on Wanderfood Wednesday.
For me to say that I really enjoyed the Apple Martini at Blue Diamond’s Ambar Restaurant is really something. Guillermo a bartender at Ambar shared the recipe for the Ambar’s Apple Martini.
An Apple Martini at Ambar Restaurant in Mexico.
Ambar Apple Martini
Apple Vodka 1/2 shot
Sour Apple 1 shot
Guillermo our bartender at the Ambar Restaurant.
Music at the Ambar Restaurant
My evening at the Ambar Restaurant was provided by Tourism Mexico and Blue Bay Resorts
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