Author: Maralyn

Caribbean Guacamole

Posted by Maralyn | Appetizers, Featured, Recipes |

Avocado is a favorite of mine in all forms. I especially enjoy cooking with avocado oil. This...

National Daiquiri Day and Recipe for The Hemingway Daiquiri by Mark Spivak

Posted by Maralyn | Beverages, Cheers, Cocktails, Drinks Alcoholic Recipes |

National Daiquiri Day is July 19, one week from tomorrow. I usually remember the date because it happens to be my wife’s birthday (or perhaps I remember her birthday because…). Like many of the classics, the origins of the...

Soothing Avacado and Banana Masks from Rancho La Puerta

Posted by Maralyn | Destinations, Heathy recipes, Recipes, Spas, Travel |

Maralyn and I are experiencing all of the benefits from the award winning Rancho La Puerta in Baja California. We yearn for the healthful farm to fork food, especially the guacamole made with avocados and peas! Try these...

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes from The Captain House Inn

Posted by Maralyn | B and B, Breakfast-Brunch Recipes, Featured, Inns, Lodging, Recipes |

Located in Chatham, Massachusetts (MA), the 3 star, 4 diamond Captain’s House Inn is one of the oldest and highest-regarded Cape Cod bed and breakfasts on “the Cape.” It is also considered one of the most 10...

Two Islands Two Great cafes Blu Island Bistro and Island Blu Que Grill Review

Posted by Maralyn | Food, Restaurant review |

I enjoyed both of these island cafes during the first week of July. Skipping the traditional dogs and burgers for fried green tomatoes on the island of Venice, and roast suckling pig on Siesta Key. Both tropical paradises are...