In February I started a 100 mile walk from Greenville South Carolina to Charlotte in North Carolina to raise money for and in support of ‘Warrior Momz’ Kay Ledson. Kay is walking across America to raise awareness for Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) and the need for Below Injury Activity Based Therapy. One of Kay’s friends…
Discover the benefits of eating clean with simple, healthy recipes like Easy Seaweed Wraps, Baked Salmon, Cauliflower Rice, and Homemade Fudge. Learn how to make smarter food choices for better health and energy.
Dolphin View Gardens reflects the free spirit of owners Tony and Martha Watkins Gilkes. Behind the white picket fence there is a forest of palms, with large wrought iron arches covered in yellow Mandeville and other exotic vines; orchids are everywhere. Martha is a professional horticulturist and passionate about gardening, cooking, and entertaining. I was…
Hurricane Irma and her sister Maria tried to eliminate our BVI and St. Thomas Charter Yacht Shows, but even these two ‘Blow Hards’ were unable to diminish spirit of those valiant yacht crews, brokers, and show organizers, who knew that ‘The Show Must Go On’. I was fortunate to sail to St. Thomas onboard the…
Soggy Dollar Painkiller Recipe vs. Pusser’s Painkiller Recipe… What is the Best? How do you make it? What do you think?
One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong and four of weak, a dash of bitters and a sprinkle of spice, serve well chilled with plenty of ice.
Christmas is soon here, so let’s start celebrating. As we continue to recover from the devastating effects of the hurricanes, I am thinking of you and wish you all positive thoughts and the best to each and every one of you. Merry Christmas! PIMM’S CUP COCKTAIL Prep time: 5 minutes. Serves: 1 2oz Pimm’s No 1 (gin…
Freshly picked fruits and vegetables are exposed to a lot of light and different temperatures during their journey from farm to table via the grocery store and they lose some of their nutrition. Produce purchased at your local Farmer’s Market has less of a journey. For maximum goodness, food purchased should be eaten as soon…
The Caledonia Room Restaurant located at the Valhalla Resort, a 27-room hotel inside the Innsbruck Golf Resort in Helen, Georgia had their grand opening in July. Dean Hill, the executive chef did an amazing job, serving many delicacies, such as the Alaskan Pan Seared Halibut. I had a chance to meet and chat with Dean who established his…
On a recent trip to London, I teamed up with my godson and his mum and dad and they invited me to go with them to Stonehenge in a limo on a private tour, which I happily accepted. On our return to London, our tour guide suggested we stop at a beautiful little restaurant called…
Beat the heat and the clock with easy to prepare recipes using the freshest produce. Chef Tim MacDonald on the new-build charter yacht motor yacht Elixir emailed me both the Ceviche recipe and photo. Enjoy! BREAKFAST ROOT CAKE Prep time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: up to 8 hours. Serves: 3 or 4 Extra…
A trip to London in April and May gave me plenty of opportunity to try different restaurants and different nations’ recipes. First dinner out with members of the Hammersmith Rotary Club was at a Polish Restaurant. Below are three delicious recipes, the latter being the healthiest Polish dessert that I could find! BEET SOUP…
Jeff and Sandy Hamel are owner/operators of the 46ft Charter Catamaran Magic Inspiration, which has recently ‘joined’ the quirky community of Water Island. Sandy leads Yoga classes on selected mornings at Honeymoon Beach and has shared some easy recipes that she prepares in her toaster oven! TOASTER OVEN NACHOS Prep time: 10 minutes. Cooking…
Sailing on a 76ft catamaran is a wonderful way to spend the day. Recently, I was fortunate enough to be invited for a day sail on AKASHA with Captain Oswald and Chef Briar Smith; Briar served a delightful lunch including the best Gazpacho and it is very easy to prepare – less time in the…
The holidays are over and now it’s time to bring out our New Year’s resolution recipes to help you start out in the right direction . Hopefully your resolutions include eating healthy. No need to cut your favorite ‘not so healthy’ ingredients, just crowd them out!! Here are a few secrets on how to do that:…
Lyon, France, is described as the ‘world capital of gastronomy’. In October, I was fortunate enough to be invited by Creative Travel of Belmont NC, to join them on the latest new-build to Uniworld’s boutique riverboat fleet, the 443ft S.S. Catherine; christened by Catherine Deneuve. Their homeport is Lyon and it is there that I…
I remember our first grocery provisioning tours as newbie cruisers very well. We were overwhelmed by the prospect of spending weeks away from supermarkets. How much coffee would we need a month? How many pounds of flour to bake bread? We hectically filled shopping trolleys, wondering on the way home where or if we’d be able…
Families and friends gather and turkeys are prepared and cooked. But what is served with the turkey is important – side dishes that will impress and taste delicious! SPICY KALE SALAD Prep time: 10 minutes. Serves: 4 20 large leaves Tuscan kale (the flat-leafed kind), ribs removed and leaves sliced or torn 1/4 cup grated pecorino…
People think cooking healthy food takes a lot of time, looks too complicated, and they don’t know where to start. But to eat healthy, you are much better off eating at home, then you know what is actually going into your meal. So, here are a few easy recipes to get started with ……
During the winter season I have enjoyed tasting and rating Fish Tacos, which have become very popular. My favorite was from Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill