For those of you who read my post last week about spring travel destinations and felt a little sad that a tropical getaway isn’t in your near future, I’m in the same boat. I thought I’d share some tips from BBB about enjoying your Montecristi Fino despite cold weather. How to create a tropical...
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The piña colada is often frowned on by “serious” rum drink enthusiasts, but I think this is unfair. A carefully crafted piña colada combines some of the greatest things on Earth into one incredibly tasty cocktail. That said, I’ve had some wretched piña coladas. Too sweet, based on some kind of creamy dairy product,...
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It’s Friday! Time for a rum drink to jump start your weekend, no? We’ve been having pretty icky weather here in Oregon (duh, it’s Oregon), and in the wake of the massive storm on the East coast, I’ve had storms on the brain lately. What better to relieve the blahs of a stormy day...
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Haupia is an amazing and totally unhealthy Hawaiian dessert. It’s basically a solid coconut pudding, made from coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch. I loved it growing up, and I’ve been craving it lately. I was excited to find a recipe for it this morning, maybe I’ll make this for the next Tiki party I...
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The Indie Traveler is a lovely travel blog that features stories and information about interesting places around the world, plus good general travel advice. The author, Sara Benson, has a great post on How Not to Be an Idiot While Hiking — she links to another author’s advice then adds two solid points of her...
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Taro is a staple food across Polynesia. The starchy corms are prepared in an incredible variety of ways, from traditional Hawaiian fermented poi to modern fried chips. I’m generally a fan of baked or boiled taro — once cooked, it’s like a potato but better. Here is one of my favorite ways to prepare...
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I’m going to start highlighting tropically-themed blogs, other websites, magazines, books, etc. — let’s start with a lovely blog about one family’s adventures in the Caribbean. The story behind 2 Gringos in the Caribbean: “Tired of the rat race and cold weather in the northeastern United States, we decided to chuck the life and...
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Another straightforward classic from a bygone era that remains as delightful today as the moment it was first mixed. To make a true swizzle, you need a properly pruned branch from Quararibea turbinata, which, unless you live in its native range, is basically impossible to obtain. This plant’s growth habit generates five-pronged sticks which,...
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The Navy Grog is a simple and delicious classic cocktail combining multiple rums, crushed ice, citrus juice, and a hint of sweetness. One of the original Don the Beachcomber drinks, it remains popular for a reason. This is one of my personal favorites at my local tiki bar that I always come back to...
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Kauai has always been my favorite Hawaiian island. When I was a kid, Kauai and Maui were where we would go for vacations (I know, rough life, huh?). I remember loving Maui for its snorkeling and shopping, but Kauai always kept a stronger hold on my heart. Kauai is old Hawaii, even ancient Hawaii...
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