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I have made many different pound cakes over the years, but the flavor, color, and texture that the pistachios lend to this cake are incredible.

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Inevitably, we all end up with the task of making hors d’oeuvres. My recipe for Funchi Rounds with Maine Lobster and a Dill Aioli combines polenta (called Funchi on the island of Aruba) with our delicate Maine lobster with a spicy aioli accented with…

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“I am always disappointed when I order this drink at a bar and they make it with bottled lime juice. It is so much better with fresh lime juice. There are many variations on this drink; try flavored vodkas with different juice combinations, like Razmap…

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Scabechi is an Aruban dish of pickled fish. Unlike seviche, which is raw pickled fish, scabechi is made with fish that has been seared and cooked through. This is the perfect dish to prepare ahead of time for a hot summer day picnic.

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My homemade barbecue sauce is similar to those made in Kansas City, which are thick, tomato-based sauces with molasses.

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These deliciously different coconut steamed mussels contain many wonderful layers of flavors. An impressive way to showcase these favorite of Maine mollusks.

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Roti is a flat bread that is very simple and quick to make and resembles a flour tortilla.

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Enjoy these wonderful waffles for your weekend brunch!

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A rather unusual combination for veal, perhaps, but this is one of my personal favorites. The figs and almonds lend so much texture to this dish and really complement the mild flavors in the veal.

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