Category: Eat. Drink….Be Merry!

New Chef Takes Center Stage at Amuse Fisher Island Chef, Kenneth Williams Joins Casa Moderna as Executive Chef  MIAMI, Fla. – -May 15, 2012 – – Casa Moderna, the latest addition to Miami’s downtown luxury hotel scene, announced that Chef Kenneth Williams, formerly of the exclusive Fisher Island Club on Fisher Island, Fla., will lend [...]

Try these classic recipes that are popular in Cuban households. Black Bean Soup 1 pound dried black beans 3 quarts water 2 bay leaves 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped 2 shallots, chopped 2 onions, chopped 8 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried [...]

By Tuere Randall One of the reasons that so many visitors fall in love with St. Martin, aside from the gorgeous weather and the exquisite beaches, is the exceptional food. Award worthy dining is a hallmark of French cuisine, and natives of the French West Indies are no less serious about food. But it seems [...]

Popular throughout the French-speaking Caribbean, this little drink packs quite a “punch” that can knock you off your feet! www.caribbeanspirits.com Ti’ Punch There is nothing quite like a ti’ punch. ‘Ti,’ from the French word ‘Petit’ translates to an affectionate little punch. So a ti’ punch is an adorable little punch. With only three ingredients, [...]

Try these recipes if you’re looking to bring home a little taste of Aruba. Recipes via www.visitaruba.com Bitterbal (Meat Croquettes) Ingredients 3 Tbs. butter 3 Tbs. flour 3/4 cup stock 1 1/2 cups finely chopped, cooked meat (roast beef or veal, ham, chicken or shrimp) 1 Tbs. parsley, minced salt and pepper to taste fine [...]

by Darcy Mayfair I love Michelin starred restaurants as much as the next girl, but once in a while it’s good to come down from off of our “high horse” (or at least our platform Louboutins) and plant our feet on terra firma. Well if you’re in Jamaica and you happen to want a perfectly [...]

 Here are some recipes that are sure to make your Easter or Passover memorable.                     Rack of Lamb with Mint and Capers via MarthaStewart.com Yield Serves 8 Ingredients FOR SERVING Lemon wedges, for garnish Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish FOR THE CAPER-MINT SAUCE 1/2 cup salt-packed [...]

RESERVED……March 27. Presented by OCEAN Style and The Tryall Club. It was a majestic clear Caribbean night that perfectly matched the elegant evening that featured a seven course dinner prepared by Chef Andy Trousdale of Le Bistro in South Florida at the Great House of the luxurious The Tryall Club. The courses were expertly paired [...]

Here in the States we like to participate in St. Patrick’s Day with full of belligerent behavoir, lots of booze, and a good parade to act a fool. Just me? Oh. Well nevertheless, this year I’ve decided to make some changes and go the healthier route and I wanted to bring everyone else along for [...]

Chocolate Mousse with Rum Recipe by Victor Rodriguez A take on Pitch Lake Pudding – a chocolate mousse recipe inspired by Trinidad’s Pitch Lake. The lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt and resembles a large parking lot of chocolate pudding. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Refrigerate : 3 hours Total Time: 3 hours, 20 minutes Yield: 6 Servings Ingredients: 1 [...]