mahi avocado corn

Tantalizing Tastes in Costa Rica

It’s pretty obvious by now that one of my favorite things about traveling is trying different foods at the destinations. So you can imagine my dismay when I was researching Costa Rica and travel guide after travel guide listed the country’s food as nothing more than “meh.” Boy, am I glad I didn’t listen to…

pork plantains and mango salsa

Tropical Pork with Mango Salsa and Plantains

Long time listener, first time caller. I hear that phrase all the time on radio shows. Most times, I think it’s stupid. This time, I think it kind of fits how I’m feeling. Why? Because I’m a long time food blog reader and first time food blogger. This post is gonna be messy, folks, but the…

Camana Bay Christmas tree lighting

Tropical Holiday

This week I’m pleased to offer a series of guest posts by P. Andrew Och, a very talented journalist and photographer. Och and I have freelanced together numerous times. Enjoy his tales and insights from his recent trip to Grand Cayman Island. All articles and photos are by P. Andrew Och, unless otherwise noted. During a…

big chair market Aruba

Older, Wiser, Warmer

They say it’s your birthday It’s my birthday too, yeah They say it’s your birthday We’re gonna go to Aruba. Yep, that’s right. I’m sure the Beatles would have written their song closer to my version if they partook in the birthday weekend to which I was treated. Thanks to a hubby who racks up free flights…