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 […]
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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 […]
Vegan Almond Joy Cookies
When I was a kid my all-time favorite candy bar was the Almond Joy! I used to love getting the minibars in my Halloween trick or treat basket and would trade out my Snickers to my brother in a heartbeat! This vegan, gluten-free cookie creation was inspired by that classic combo of almond, coconut, and […]
Divinely Coconut Coconut Muffins
Coconut is one of my all-time favorite foods! And there’s nothing that spells tropical like a coconut! Coconut palm trees are plentiful on St. Croix and it’s common to see coconuts for sale by the side of the road as well as at the local markets. I especially like to use dried coconut in my […]
Tips for Taking Your Dog to the Beach
The dog days of summer are upon us! And with the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, many of us are planning to take our dogs to the beach for some healthy fun. Beach days can be a blast when you bring along your doggy (or three!), and proper planning can ensure that you and your […]
Harvesting and Using Aloe Vera on St Croix
One of the things I love most about living on an island is the close proximity to nature and her abundance of tropical flora. One of my favorites is aloe vera. Though St. Croix is relatively small (at 218 kilometers squared) there is a marked diversity of plant life on either end of the island. […]
