Over the course of the past year, I have literally fallen in love with the seaside town of Cataño (kah-TAH-no), Puerto Rico. It’s been an interesting love affair, between Cataño and me, especially given the fact that until recently (due to the pandemic) I was more than likely one of the very few tourists visiting […]
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Tasty Turmeric
I can’t get enough tasty turmeric in my diet lately! And how fortunate am I to have found a local, organic source of this superfood at my local go-to farmstand on St. Croix- @artfarm, LLC. Turmeric root has made the ‘healthy news’ for several years now as it contains the compound curcumin, an active anti-inflammatory […]
Waves
Island life is full of vibrant and dynamic activity and can feel a bit like riding on a wave- as there are ups and downs and balancing acts day to day- just like everywhere else in the world. One thing remains constant though- and that is the sound of the sea rising and falling as […]
Eat Your Heart Out Vegan Linzer Heart Cookies!
I’ve always held a special place in my heart for Linzer Heart Cookies. They were the very first cookie I baked for a long ago high school boyfriend for Valentine’s Day. From early childhood on, I had a penchant for baking and by highschool, I was challenging myself with quite intricate recipes and creations. On […]
Give Thanks for Pumpkin
Let us give thanks to the GREAT pumpkin! Pumpkin has always been one of the foods I associate most with the holiday season. And here on St. Croix we are blessed with the Caribbean pumpkin which grows almost year-round. Many of our local farm stands and markets sell freshly cut pumpkin for cooking and Caribbean […]
Serengel Boutique Photo Shoot
Modeling is something I’m starting to really enjoy! It’s certainly a part-time ‘gig’ for me, so to speak, and I’ve slowly been garnering more attention and more offers to model products for new companies without traveling from the USVI! Most of the modeling inquiries I receive these days are internet based either through the one […]
St. Croix’s Season of the Dragon (Fruit!)
If you’ve never tasted sun-ripened tropical dragon fruit you’re in for a special treat! Dragon Fruit- a type of cactus with tiny edible seeds similar to a kiwi fruit comes in three varieties- white, pink, and brilliant magenta. Originally grown in Mexico and South America, this tropical fruit has made it’s way to St. Croix […]
Belize it!
Ambergris Caye is that beautiful! Traveling is one of my passions in life and I’m drawn to exotic tropical destinations by nature. Some might find it odd that I would choose another island as a vacay destination considering my home rock is just that. Go figure! However, this seems to be the trend with me, and […]
Oh Avocado!
Oh Avocado! I could eat you every day! Avocados rank close to #1 on my favorite superfoods list! And how lucky am I to live in a place where they grow abundantly?! I even have my own avocado tree! Avocados are referred to locally as ‘pears’ because the tropical variety that we have here in […]
Stand Up Paddle Boarding on St. Croix’s Sea
I’ve always loved being in and on the water and find paddleboarding to be one of the most relaxing activities I’ve ever enjoyed. SUP, or Stand Up Paddle Boarding, is also a great all-over fitness activity and can be modified to suit your level of comfort and ability. My first experience with SUP was right […]
