The Roar of the Lionfish When a species is introduced into a place unknown to it before, the consequences can be devastating. The coastal United States and Caribbean nations are currently threatened with the invasion of a species of fish which has no predators in the region, other than man, and which may be responsible for wiping out the beautiful fish of the Caribbean region which delight snorkelers and divers who visit the area. The lionfish, (family Scorpaenidae, genus Pterois), is native to the Pacific Ocean waters. Although it is difficult to pinpoint their origins in the Caribbean, many attribute it in large part to the the breach of an aquarium off Biscayne…
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This colorful rum punch comes to us courtesy of the Salt Mills Cafe and Diner, located in the Salt Mills Plaza, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. I couldn’t help but take a few sips before taking a this photo! Decorated in bright primary colors, the diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers vegetarian and gluten free dishes. For more photos and journal entries from our trips to Providenciales, click here. Cheers! Update: Sources tell us the cafe has now closed. Oh well, you can still enjoy our travel photos from Providenciales! And if you’re looking for a bite to eat, check out Hole in the Wall! or Da Conch Shack!
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The signature cocktail of the Four Seasons Nevis, the Mangojito is a mix of Brinley’s Gold Mango Rum, mango puree, simple syrup, club soda, and muddled mint leaves. Who knew that the mojito could be even more delicious? The folks at the Four Seasons have generously shared their recipe, so be sure to try this one at home! 1.5 ounces Brinley’s Gold Mango Rum 8 mint leaves Splash of simple syrup Juice of 1 lime 1 Tablespoon of mango puree Club Soda Place mint leaves in glass with the splash of simple syrup and lime juice, and muddle the mint leaves (crush to release the flavor). Add ice, rum, mango…
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St. Kitts and Nevis were known as the “sugar islands,” with abundant fields of sugar cane, and alive with the milling of sugar cane, and the distillation and production of rum. Unfortunately over time, those distilleries disappeared and now the only rum produced locally is home brew or “hammond.” There remains a brand of rum which is bottled and blended on St. Kitts by Demerara Distillers Limited of Guyana. CSR, Cane Spirit Ritchmont,“The Spirit of St. Kitts,” is a light spirit distilled from cane sugar syrup, rather than molasses, from which rum is generally made. It is perfect when combined with Ting, a grapefruit soda from Jamaica, for a “Ting…
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Taste of the Caribbean takes us back to the island of Nevis. You may be drawn to Sunshine’s for its famous “Killer Bee” cocktail, but don’t miss the food. Sunshine serves up some great dishes, including these delicious chicken wings. For more on why Sunshine’s is one of our favorite beach bars, read our story here. For photos and stories from our November 2011 visit to Nevis, read our trip report here.
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The influence of the French is strong in the islands, even in the British islands. This plate of escargot in garlic cream sauce was found at Madeariman’s, located on Shoal Bay in Anguilla. Shoal Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in the islands, the perfect setting in which to enjoy Madeariman’s offerings, including fish soup, mussels, scallops, and wood-fired pizza. For more from our trips to Anguilla, read our trip reports here, or enjoy our Anguilla photo gallery and journal entries.
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Taste of the Caribbean isn’t limited to traditional foods from the islands. We have encountered many other foods there which are worth a stop on your travels. One of those places is Picante, a Mexican restaurant on the island of Anguilla. The churros pictured above were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect with the accompanying caramel sauce. Picante is a regular stop for us on Anguilla, and it’s not just for the margaritas! For more on our visits to Picante, read our trip report here!
