XQs

Attention, beef lovers and wine connoisseurs! January 17th will be special evening at XQ’s: there will be a 5 course Certified Angus Beef Wine Dinner, in conjunction with Jacques Scott Wines and Spirits.  Guest Chef Scott Popovic of the Certified Angus Beef Brand and XQ’s Head Chef Andreas Schoenbauer will be whipping up a fabulous meal. Aaron Jay from Palm Bay International Wine Education will be on hand to discuss the wine selections.

Check out the fabulous menu:

Col’ d’ Orcia Rosso Monacino 2005

Consomme Double/Liver Dumplings, Root Vegetables

Braised Short Ribs, Mini Calzone, Shitake Mushrooms, mizuna

Verrazano Sassello Chianti Classico 1999

Chateaubriand/Split Roast with corn spoon bread, pea tendrils and smoked quince demi glace

La Stanze Poliziano Super Tuscan 2005

White Valhrona Chocolate Panna Cotta/Fresh Berries and Chocolate sauce

Bristot Cappuccino

The cost is CI $65.00 per person plus gratuities. Call 345-947-9770 or email info@xqs.ky. It’s going to be a night of culinary excellence at XQ’s; don’t miss it!

If you head over there any other night, don’t miss the amazing pizzas, made with the freshest of ingredients, and baked in the massive wood-fired oven. You have to taste the pizzas to believe how good they are. The fresh, hand-tossed crust is worth blowing your low carb diet for! Pop in after work one night for the fun vibe and the terrific, fresh food. On West Bay Road.

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Ginger Lily Yogurt

Are you on the hunt for a great-tasting healthy treat? Head on over to “Ginger Lily” at Camana Bay, for an absolutely delightful taste sensation. Ginger Lily features healthy frozen yogurt, with options that are very new for Cayman: don’t miss the “Natural Tart”  flavor (high protein Greek yogurt), Soya (dairy free) or Sorbet (also dairy free.)  There are the daily flavors: French Vanilla, Dutch Chocolate, Mocha, and a Sorbet flavor. On a seasonal basis, they have flavors like banana, guava, pumpkin, green tea, mango, blueberry, raspberry, passion fruit, cranberry and many others. (I will be pounding on the door when mango season begins to get a taste of the fresh mango frozen yogurt!)

The Natural Tart flavor is simply AMAZING, all alone. All the frozen yogurt is tasty enough to eat plain. Feel free to add in a simple fruit fruit topping, or other healthy toppings, like granola, agave nectar, nuts, or cereal , or you can splurge with the homemade brownie topping, or Oreos.  They also have traditional treats like sundaes, banana splits, Hurricanes (frozen yogurt blended with toppings), Lily Shakes, and milk shakes. The Lily Shakes are made with fresh juices and up to 4 fresh fruits blended together. They also have cookies, and fruit cups, which are wonderful topped with the frozen yogurt of your choice.

They open early. Here is my absolute favorite menu item: terrific old fashioned oatmeal. Why? Because oatmeal tastes delicious served with tart frozen yogurt, and fresh fruit, drizzled with a bit of agave nectar. TRY IT.

There is something for everyone at Ginger Lily! See you there…

Ginger Lily: Camana Bay   

Open Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-9:30 PM   Friday 8:00AM-11:00PM    Sunday 10:00 AM-9:30PM

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Are you looking for a way to enjoy a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving meal without the all the hassle? November weather in Cayman is dreamy! Holidays should be enjoyed outdoors, strolling on the beach, playing golf, or doing anything except basting a turkey for hours, and then cleaning up after a huge meal. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has the perfect solution for your friends and family: a phenomenal, classic, Thanksgiving Day meal, complete with all “the fixins”, prepared by their expert chefs, to be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. All you do is heat and serve! No grocery shopping, no messy pans, or baking pies-they have it all covered! Just chill the wine, set the table, and relax. Here’s what’s on the menu this year:

Salad: (Choose one) Baby Greens Bouquet, Roasted Green and White Asparagus, Tarragon Vinaigrette or Baby Arugula, Goat Cheese Quenelle, Roasted Peppers, Balsamic Citrus Reduction

Soup: Caribbean-Spiced Roasted Hubbard Squash

Carving: Slow-Roasted Tom Turkey, Sage Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Ginger Chutney, Plantain-Chorizo-Cornbread Stuffing, Golden Mashed Potatoes with Leek and Sour Cream, Tri-Coloured Cauliflower, Roasted Calabaza with Rum and Brown Sugar

Dessert: (Choose One) Traditional Pumpkin Pie or French Apple

This menu serves up to 6 guests generously. The cost is CI $290.00 plus 20% gratuity. When the cost is averaged out per-person, taking into consideration the wide variety of menu items, this is good value. Reserve early; the deadline for placing your order is Monday, November 21st. Thanksgiving orders can be picked up 10AM to 4PM on Thursday, November 24th, or for an additional CI $30.00, you can get your order delivered. Please call 815-6043 to place your order.

 If you see me strolling on the beach, at sunset, you can bet I did the smart thing, and counted on the The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman for our Thanksgiving dinner!

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Green Veg Juice

How are we supposed to consume the recommended 5-10 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables every single day, with the busy lives that we all lead? How about this as a solution: fresh, delicious juice, delivered to you ! All you have to do is stick your straw into a glass of luscious just-squeezed fresh juice, and drink up your vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Drink Fresh Juice is an innovative natural juice experience. They make all natural fruit and veggie juices, delivered island wide to offices, schools, gyms, and private homes.

The signature drink is Green Veg: Callaloo, Cucumber, Celery, Apple, Lemon, and Ginger. The callaloo is freshly cut from the ground each day, and the quality is sensational! If you have not tried green juice, be brave and TRY IT! (Don’t just smell it, stare it at it, or snicker at it; just go ahead and TASTE IT! C’mon!) It’s amazing, with wonderful benefits. I started off with drinking it three times a week, and found that my energy level was so much higher on the days I was drinking the green juice that I am now drinking it 5 days a week! It’s ADDICTIVE! However, If you can’t get your mind around green juice just yet, don’t worry! Drink Fresh Juice has many other beautiful flavors to choose from that aren’t green (LOL) like Apple, Carrot & Beet, or Fruit Blend which is a beautiful mix of Pineapple, Pear, Cantaloupe, Pear and Ginger. Traditional folks can choose fresh squeezed orange juice, which will put “Tropicana-juice-from-the-carton” to shame. If your office/church/team would like to arrange for a tasting, please contact Drink Fresh Juice ASAP to set one up! Just don’t be surprised if you end up “Going Green”…Green Juice is the top seller for a reason!

The company is not even a year old, and so far the response has been very positive. The clientele is mostly corporate. The goal of the owners is to provide a natural, effective & convenient way to consume healthy nutrients, to everyone in Cayman..especially children! They also want to educate their clients about the benefits of FRESH juices. They are sharing healthy living information via their website, facebook fan page, Twitter, business cards, etc. (The word is getting out fast, since I have had a dozen or so recommendations to write them up on my blog, from happy clients.)

This wonderful juice is only $5.00 per glass. That’s a BARGAIN. Especially considering that the price is including delivery! I can’t make my own juice for $5.00 per glass. If you have ever made your own juice, you know it takes a ton of produce to get just one glass of juice. And if you’ve ever pumped gas in Cayman, you know how expensive fuel is!  If you think $5.00 a day is not worth it, think of all the other ways we spend 5 bucks. Lattes, coffees, fast foods, cocktails, etc. A glass of vitamin & mineral packed FRESH juice is very affordable, and good ”bang for your buck”, nutritionally. We’re WORTH IT!

Drink Fresh Juice

Check out the full menu, get cleansing tips, and and request delivery on the company website:

http://www.drink-fresh-juice.com/

If you see me lookin’ good, with a glow, I’ll tell ya…it’s my GREEN JUICE!

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Menu

Monday, July 4th, 2011 is a holiday in Cayman. What better reason to head over to The Brasserie and indulge in a meal featuring fresh caught fish, just-picked local produce, and expertly selected wine? Leave the cooking to the chefs, enjoy the lovely decor & friendly staff, and savor some of the freshest ingredients in Cayman. Most of the veggies come from Brasserie’s own organic garden, and the catch-of-the day is from “The Brasserie Catch” fishing boat. You can’t beat that!

I think it’s worth heading over for the dessert: Coconut White Chocolate Cake, with Rhubarb Ice Cream,  and fresh basil garnish. YUM YUM YUM. See you there!

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Everyone wants organic food these days, but eating healthy can be expensive!

Indulge in an organic meal, expertly prepared by the chefs at Edoardo’s, for only CI $35.00 per person! Finally, fresh, organic fare at the right price. Check out the weekly summer special at Edoardo’s:

Appetizers:

Organic Spring Vegetable Salad (Zucchini, asparagus, baby artichokes, and fava beans in light mint vinegar dressing)

Spicy Calamari Salad (Sauteed Calamari served on a bed of arugula and cherry tomatoes)

Gamberi Grigliati (Grilled shrimp with an oyster and mustard sauce on a romaine heart)

Main Course

Roasted Stuffed Lamb Leg (Stuffed Lamb and mint jus served with artichokes, asparagus, and sweet mashed potatoes)

Spaghetti Lapanza (Whole wheat spaghetti with salami, black olives, pine nuts, artichokes hearts in olive oil and fresh mozzarella)

Oven Baked Group Grouper Fillets (Coated with breadcrumbs & parsley, served with spinach, carrots, and rice)

Dessert

Homemade Key Lime Pie with Key Lime Ice Cream

Edoardo’s             345-945-4408              Coconut Place, West Bay Road

Open Nightly at 5:30PM / for Lunch M-F 11:30 AM-2:00PM

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Cayman Cookout

Have you vowed to eat healthier in 2011? Is weight loss one of your goals? Are you a vegetarian (like me?) Or do you just want to add more healthy, locally grown produce into your diet? Fuel your body with AMAZING, ORGANIC, DELICIOUS and LOCAL produce from Plantation House Organic Gardens. I just found out about this truly wondrous local resource in 2010 and I have been enjoying spectacular fruits and veggies ever since. Joel Walton, an expert in agriculture and farming (and a truly passionate person regarding all growing things) is the owner of Plantation House Organic Gardens. I had the great honor of visiting Plantation House last year, learning about tropical plants from Joel, and snacking on sun-warmed fruits as we wandered among the gardens, fountains, nurseries, ponds, and other wonders at his amazing agri-tourism setting.

There is good news for Cayman residents: the bounty from Plantation House Organic Gardens is now available weekly! There are three ways to get your produce.

1. Direct delivery to your address, Wednesday-Friday of each week

2. Visit the Farmers Market at the Grounds every Saturday, 7:00AM-12 Noon

3. Directly from the field at Plantation House every Sunday 2:00PM-6:00 PM

Here is this week’s yummy list of available produce:

$1/lb: Aloe Vera, Green Banana, Breadfruit, Plantain, Sugarcane

$1.50/lb: Bilimbi (for making drinks, pepper sauce, chutney) Green Papaya (for making salads, pepper sauce, chutney)

$2.00/lb: Bokchoy, Thai Eggplant, Green Eggplant, Ripe Papaya, Red Radish, Tatsoy

$2.50/lb: Florence Fennel, Kohrabi, Tomato

$2.00 a bunch: Sweet basil, curry leaf, Lemon Grass, Parsley, Pimento Leaf, Ramps, Rosemary, Spring Onions

$3.00 a bunch: Kale, Swiss Chard

$3.00-pint size bag: Tomato:( mixed bag) mixed yellow and red cherry, yellow grape, red plum

$3.00/lb: Sweet Pepper

$7.00/lb: Basil, Curry leaf, Lemon Grass, Pimento Leaf, Rosemary

Potted Herbs/Vegetables: ($3.00 for a 4″ pot or $10.00 for any 4 pot combination): Purple basil, Sweet Basil, Thai Basil, Broad Leaf Thyme, Cilantro, Dill, Eggplant, Kale. Lemon Grass, Parsley, Tomato

Plantation House Organic Gardens is located at #35 Doubloon Drive in the Bodden Town District. Please visit the delightful blog  http://www.plantationhouse.blogspot.com/ for more information. To get on the mailing list, or to place an order, email plantationcaribbean@yahoo.com.

Here’s to healthier eating in 2011! Bon Appetit!

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Boxing Day Menu

It’s an incredible Christmas Weekend in the Cayman Islands. We have a nice long weekend to celebrate the holidays. On Tuesday, December 28th, 2010, cap off your day with a festive meal at The Brasserie. The chefs have put together a “just right” Boxing Day Menu: light yet filling, brimming with fresh ingredients, and festive. Gather some friends, and enjoy this special Boxing Day Menu at the Brasserie.

The Brasserie

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ONe 345

ONe TREE Four Five Collection is Cayman’s hottest lifestyle brand of clothing, and anyone who lives here or spends time has seen the super cool T-shirts with the catchy local phrases. Created by local designer and Cayman resident Luigi Moxam, the clothing line is hip, sexy and well made, and perfectly captures the culture, heritage and diversity of the people in the Cayman Islands. Popular slogans for his T-shirts include “TINK AGAIN! WHO YA DADDY IS? WHO YA MOMMA IS? IF YA CYAN’T HEAR, YOU’LL FEEL! LEMME A DOLLA NAH, WHO TELL YOU DAT?”

Today, October 30th, 2010, there is a MASSIVE sale at Hammerheads!  Starting at 11:00 AM, there is a HUGE SALE going on. They are practically giving away T-shirts! Example: All infant & baby T-shirts, CI $5.00! They are calling it “Every’ting ga go sale!”

There will be T-shirts, ladies burnouts, tank tops, kirky collection, agouti booty,  and much more, including brand new designs!

Anyone wearing a ONe TREE Four Five Collection Tee will be invited to an upcoming event for a FREE photo and video shoot for the new website, which will be launched soon!

C’mon down to Hammerheads for a great deal on some T-shirts, enjoy the beautiful Caribbean ocean views & grab a delicious lunch if you have time. It’s just another great day in paradise! See you there!

ONe TREE

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Belgian Waffle

My new favorite munching place in Cayman is The Brasserie Market, and I’m not alone! The casual lunch bistro next to The Brasserie is wildly popular, and it deserves to be: the lunch offerings at The Brasserie Market are fabulous. Choose from giant made-to-order salads with delicious add-ons like shrimp, prosciutto or fresh caught fish, AMAZING burgers (including Kobe beef, turkey or veggie), yumm-o hearty soups, and terrific sandwiches on Cuban, Focaccia or French bread. The food is fresh and beautiful, and the atmosphere is fun & happening, so this place is always PACKED!

We knew it wouldn’t be long until those clever folks at the Brasserie came up with a lovely “grab & go”, or “sit & savor” Breakfast Menu. You can swing by and pick up a fresh baked scone, muffin, croissant, bagel, breakfast bread, or toast. Or, for a little more fuel, grab some of their “soon to be famous” House Granola & House Made Yoghurt (WOW) or Steel Cut Oatmeal. You can also opt for a Cayman Sandwich, Patties, a Sausage Roll, or a Panini. If you have time to linger over the morning paper, you can do a little people-watching, and enjoy one of these gorgeous breakfasts:

Authentic Belgian Waffle with choice of whipped butter, berry compote, fresh fruit, and whipped cream (CI $7.99 Whole, $4.99 Half)

Two Eggs Any Style with Hash Browns, Toast and Choice of Bacon or Sausage (CI $8.99)

Breakfast is served daily 7:30AM-10:30AM. One more thing: the coffee is superb! Treat yourself soon!

The Brasserie Market     Cricket Square     www.brasseriemarket.com     345-945-1814

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