Dubai beaches

Discover the Best Beaches in Dubai

Located on the south east coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai, as you would expect, has its share of excellent beaches. While all are blessed with the same sunshine, soft, clean sand and beautiful warm sea not all of the beaches in Dubai are equal in terms of available amenities and some are exclusive to … Read more

Rice Balls Argentine

Rice Balls Recipe – Bombas de Arroz Argentinas

In much of Latin America people refrain from eating meat on Fridays and during Holy Week ( Semana Santa) .  So the recipes for meatless dishes are plentiful and one of my favorite dishes to eat is Rice Balls.  For a meat free rice ball cheese is used .  In the Caribbean they tend to … Read more

Pine Island Florida

Discover Pine Island Florida – A Hidden Paradise

It’s just a few miles from home (Cape Coral, FL), but once you cross the short strip of asphalt that connects Pine Island with the mainland you feel like you are entering a different world. Pine Island (in Lee County) is the largest island (17 miles long and 2 miles wide) on the west coast … Read more

Spiced Tilapia Dinner

Spiced Tilapia

Easter season is upon us. In 2014, the 40 days of Lent begin March 5 and end April 17th. The Church asks all Catholics over the age of 14 to voluntarily give up meat every Friday. It has been said that a Pope once began this practice in order to help fisherman. In truth this … Read more

Carnaval Cake Pops

Carnaval is a fun time to celebrate with kids.  The music, the sites and the food are so bright and vibrant; kids are just naturally drawn to the energy of Carnaval.  Here in the states Carnaval and Mardi Gras are somewhat interchangeable.  The premise is the same, which is a whole lot of partying before … Read more

Celebrate Carnaval with Carnaval Shaker Craft

Lent is an austere season in Latin America, 40 days  full of self denial and sacrifices in preparation for Easter.  But before we deprive ourselves of carnal pleasures we make sure to kick it off with a huge party known round the world as Carnaval ( see where the name comes from?)  While the Lenten … Read more

Leche Frita – Latino Donuts

Leche Frita is a delicious any-time dessert with monastic roots. They remind me of Easter Brunch and spring blossoms. I double up on the zest and make the orange and lemon flavors the center of this sweet treat. A dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon are the only adornment needed but on special occasions its … Read more