Tropical Sun and Chef Collin Brown show you how to make the classic Caribbean dish - Rice 'N' Peas, with a few tips on how to make it easy. Enjoy!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Cayman Islands: a Fascinating Piece of Paradise with Fine Dining and Caribbean Hospitality!
Cayman dining is surely a vital part of your trip to Cayman Islands. The British colony with three islands - Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are gradually becoming the hot favorites among the tourists. This island paradise, famous for its beaches, diving and other water sport activities, is only a 70 minutes flight away from Miami. The pleasant weather, welcoming people with fine hospitality arrangement, are helping Cayman Islands to make a room in the heart of the travel enthusiasts.
Accordingly with the hospitality industry of the Cayman Islands, the Cayman dining facility has flourished to a great extent. All the three islands now serve the tourists with huge variety of good quality foods. The Cayman dining ranges from elegant dining arrangements of big hotels like The Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman and The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman to the fast food eateries. With these, you actually have a wide choice of Cayman Island's exquisite dining solutions at your disposal.
Traditional Cayman cuisine is hugely influenced by Jamaican jerk, curry and other vibrant seasonings. These local varieties of Cayman's dining feature conch, lobster and local seafood and complemented by coconut, plantain, breadfruit, yams, cassava, rice and peas and with other West Indian side dishes. Along with Caribbean and Central American dishes, your Cayman dining experience at Grand Cayman can include European, Italian, Mexican, German, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Japanese and "American Tex-Mex" variety. The Cayman dining industry also boasts of fast food chains featuring hamburgers, tacos, chicken, pizza, subs and salads.
So to speak, dining at the Cayman Brac can be extravagant and expensive if you choose the two hotels Brac Reef Beach Resort and Divi Tiara Beach Resort. Both these hotels offer their service to non-borders but we will recommend prior booking in this case. There are five restaurants at Cayman Brac and they serve American as well as Cayman dishes in good casual atmosphere. They are Aunt Sha's, Captain's Table, Edd's Place, G & M Diner, La Esperanza and Sonia's Restaurant.
In addition, there are relatively fewer Cayman dining options at the Little Cayman. You can enjoy the food at the Southern Cross Club, Little Cayman Beach Resort, Pirates Point and Sam McCoy's Lodge restaurants with advance reservations. Else you can enjoy your meal at the Hungry Iguana restaurant at the small airstrip opened in December 1994. So, whatever your taste buds do desire, you have it all along with your Cayman fine dining experience.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Turkey Jerky Recipes
Turkey Jerky is a great low carb snack for those who are looking to lose weight. It's a very high protein recipe that can be eaten on-the-go. Best of all, it also tastes great. To stay on a healthy program, you must enjoy your food. Turkey jerky helps you do that.
Turkey jerky is also packed with amino acids, tryptophan, selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
These important nutrients help protect against cancer and provides cardiovascular protection. The B vitamins are important for energy production.
Here are some great turkey jerky recipes to get you started:
Turkey Jerky
Ingreidents:
1 lb turkey breast, sliced thin
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. liquid smoke
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
10 dashes of Tabasco sauce
1-1/2 tsp. hickory seasoning liquid
1 Tbsp onion salt.
Directions:
Once you have all of your ingredients laid out, mix them all together in a marinade dish. Marinate for 8-24 hours, depending upon how flavorful you want it.
Take the chicken strips out of the marinade. Place the turkey strips in a dehydrator or on sheets for the oven. Dehydrate until the jerky is tough/crips. The time wil vary based on the method you use for dehydration.
However, it usually takes around 12-35 hours.
Add extra Tabasco for a more spicy flavor.
Here's another turkey jerky recipe you may like as well.
Tomato Turkey Jerky
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp. brewer's yeast
1 tsp. garlic powder
Directions:
Preheat the over to 120 degrees (or lowest setting). You can also use a dehydrator if you have one available.
Combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Line a jelly roll pan with foil and spread the meat mixture on it. Flatten the mixture to about 1/4 inch thick using your hands.
Place the meat mixture in the oven and prop the oven door open a crack so that the moisture can escape. (or follow the directions on your food dehydrator)
Bake for about 2 hours or until the meat is quite dry. Remove the meat from the oven and place another sheet of foil over it.
Grasp both sheets of foil and flip the meat over and peel of the foil from the now top. Place the meat back in the oven with the door propped open and bake for another 1-2 hours.
Meat should be red and crispy when finished.
These two turkey jerky recipes are both low in fat and low in carbs. They are perfect for anyone looking to stay in great shape.
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