Paradise in Phu Quoc

After hiking through rice patties and the jungle, sleeping in stilt houses and on trains (admittedly, there were a couple of decent hotel stays in between), we were ready for a little luxury.  And in Vietnam that doesn’t have to cost too much.   We wanted a beach escape without being badgered.  And since we’d planned…

Curried Tilefish Steaks

A Google search usually turns up several recipes for almost any ingredient.  But when I looked for ideas to prepare the wild tilefish steaks I’d just purchased, practically nothing turned up. Sure there’s general info on tilefish, and some ideas for how to cook it or other whitefish.  But there was little about how to…

Grilled Monkfish Wrapped In Bacon

Often compared to lobster for its texture, monkfish takes on a meat-like quality, but with a stronger flavor than its more expensive alternative.  To mask any overly fishy taste, I treat it like a filet and wrap it in bacon. Spiraling the slices to cover fully with bacon can result in overcooked fish to achieve…

Exploring Belize

As you enter the airport, t-shirts adorned with sayings such as “You Better Belize It!” and “Don’t Stop Belizing!” hang from shop windows.  But a visit to this Central American country is anything but generic.  With beaches and sea life inhabiting the barrier reefs, rainforests and jungles hiding Mayan ruins, and pine forests with stunning…