Taste of the Caribbean takes us to the British Virgin Islands today.  The Ceviche Salad at Coco Maya on Virgin Gorda is a refreshing blend of fresh fish, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, served over a bed of greens, and topped with a scoop of coconut sorbet.  Pair it with the restaurant’s zingy Raspberry Chili Martini, with slices of jalapeño pepper, and you may just have found the perfect lunch.  It hits the spot after you finish “The Crawl” at The Baths! For more on our trip to Virgin Gorda, including The Baths, Coco Maya, Savannah Bay, and Hog Heaven, read our Virgin Gorda trip report! Â
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Today we’re serving up an authentic Anguillan breakfast, complete with whole fried fish and johnnycakes.  This dish was served to us at Anacaona Boutique Hotel, located on Meads Bay in Anguilla, one of the best hotel bargains on the island.  On Thursday nights, Anacaona serves up an Anguillan buffet along with a performance of the Mayoumba Folkloric Theatre, a show of stories and songs portraying the history of the island.  For more from our 2010 trip to Anguilla, read our trip report here!
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Our daughter has always been a pretty adventurous orderer, surprising restauranteurs with her selections. Â When she was 7-years-old and we traveled to Mexico, she ordered squid and octopus. Â We began traveling to the Caribbean when she was 9, and she was the first to order some of the local fare, including oxtails. Â The rich stew of braised oxtails paired with rice, and in this case, the familiar onion rings, met with her approval. For more of our trips to the Turks & Caicos Islands, read our trip report and our journal entries.
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Today’s edition of Taste of the Caribbean comes to us courtesy of the British Virgin Islands.  I knew when we were planning our trip to the British Virgin Islands that I had to make sure to order the lobster for which Anegada is famous, although I couldn’t wait until our day trip to the island.  This beautiful Lobster salad was found at Pusser’s on Marina Cay, a small island situated between Scrub Island and Beef Island.  They will ferry you over to the island at no charge.  Just give them a call. For more on our trip to the British Virgin Islands, including our trip to Anegada, Marina Cay and…
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It’s time to launch our new series featuring our favorite dishes from the Caribbean islands.  Today’s feature is Conch Salad from the Turks & Caicos Islands.  This particular conch salad comes from Da Conch Shack, located in the Blue Hills area of Providenciales.  At Da Conch Shack, you can watch as they pull the conch from the sea, extract it from its shell at a table beach side, and then transport it to the kitchen where it is mixed with lime juice, peppers, tomatoes, and onions into this delicious treat.  Pair it with Jan’s Infamous Rum Punch, and you have the perfect seaside lunch.  For more about Da Conch…
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 You may have noticed that watermarks have started to appear on images on My Irie Time.  I have not used them before because I find them distracting to the images.  Unfortunately, image theft is running rampant, and I now find the need to use a watermark to reinforce my copyright. I have discovered multiple unauthorized uses of my images, including use on commercial sites.  Although a thief can still try to crop out or remove the watermark, the copyright law prohibits doing so and entitles the owner of the copyrighted materials to damages, including attorneys fees.  For more on the protections of copyright law, read here. I have tried…
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If you happen to be in or near Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the next few weeks, consider stopping by to the see the 8th Annual Members’ Show of the Coalition of Photographic Arts.  The show opens on Gallery Night & Day, April 19-20, 2013, with additional gallery dates of April 25-27 and May 2-4, 2013, and will exhibit at 600 East Mason Street, Second Floor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  We will be featuring the following images taken in the British Virgin Islands, and I know there will be plenty of great images as over 75 members will be exhibiting their work.  The Coalition of Photographic Arts is a non-profit organization of artists, students,…
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How often do you travel to the Caribbean and happen upon a group of beloved television characters?  It’s only happened once, on our visit to The Last Resort, Bellamy Cay, British Virgin Islands. First, how do you get there?  I can’t help you navigate by sea, but by land, get yourself to Trellis Bay on Beef Island, just a quick hop from the airport (EIS).  When you are facing the main dock at Trellis Bay, turn right, walking toward Aragorn’s Studio.  You will see a sign with a telephone on it and a sign for The Last Resort.  Pick up the phone and let them know you would like a…
