An Adventure In Antigua

How is it the second Thursday of the month (year!) already???  Time is flying by and that also means it’s almost my birthday (a day I usually am loathe to celebrate- sorry to you people who love your birthdays).  But with it being near the MLK holiday in the US, usually I get a built-in…

Holiday Cocktail: Bacon Infused Rye

If you’re looking for a last minute gift for the holidays, think of something homemade.  Like infused alcohol.  You can add almost any ingredient that you like to whatever spirit would be enjoyed most.  Infuse tequila with a few jalapenos (the longer this sits, the hotter it will be).  Add cinnamon, lemon or pineapple to…

Creamy Crab Dip

Nothing goes quicker at a holiday party than crab dip (except maybe spinach dip, but no need to improve upon Knorr’s crowd-pleasing recipe). The type of crab you use can make a big difference.  Sometimes, I mix in a can of regular crabmeat (backfin) and then add a can of lump too.  You can never…