Irish coffee was invented in Shannon in 1943, when flying boats from the United States to Europe used the wide waterway of the Shannon estuary to land at Foynes, Co Limerick, where today the “Foynes Flying Boat Museum” recalls that era. As cold and weary passengers arrived off the flying boats they were given the […]
Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS Pork loin 4-8 oz. pork loin Brine 4 cups water 3 tablespoons salt 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 1 clove garlic, smashed Caribbean 5-Spice ¼ cup turmeric ¼ cup ground ginger ¼ cup ground cumin 3 tablespoon chili powder 3 tablespoon cinnamon Potatoes […]
Welcome to the uniqueness of Anguilla! Tucked away in the northern Caribbean lies a small wonder with a large reputation! Ringed by 33 white-sand beaches and crystal waters, possessing a contemporary international style, extraordinary vistas and world-class accommodations, Anguilla is an idyllic tropical escape. Diminutive – just 56 square kilometers of magical beauty and […]
Candy canes, whip cream and cream cheese……how can you go wrong Ingredients 2 full-size candy canes (plus more for garnish, if desired) 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup plain yogurt Directions In a food processor, grind the two candy canes until they are the […]
Food-focused Visits to Villages, Countrysides, and “Old Towns” Offer Authentic European Stew of Flavors Ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises is celebrating “la buona cucina” (good cuisine) in Europe this year, with more than 60 shore excursions that offer an ultra-local taste of the rich culinary regions in which Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony are sailing. […]
As I experienced first-hand recently, Maui – the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, boasting a resident population of roughly 150,000 – is a beautiful place and can be a very relaxing vacation destination for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of their busy lives and relax in this wonderful small town environment. […]