winter

There is no real winter in the Caribbean. At least not in the way the Northern countries experience winter; the snow, the rain, the storms, the short days and the hot chocolate, the cashmere sweaters and the cozy evening by the fire place. But today, there is a winter-esk feel to the weather here. It is cloudy, rainy and dark. I have my coffee to keep me warm and with our neighborhoods putting up their Holiday lights already I can feel the season starting off.

Image via the wonderful Dustjacket Attic.

Image via the wonderful Dustjacket Attic.


cooking class

Tonight we'll be joining the cooking class by Spice Girl. Learning how to cook with Caribbean ingredients - all with a modern twist. I am looking forward to it. Next week there is another class, so if you have some time and want get your creative juices flowing, make sure you sign up.

Caribbean Flavors with a twist
— Spice Girl
Deep fried Lion fish. Recipe by Spice Girl. You can find the recipe here.

Deep fried Lion fish. Recipe by Spice Girl. You can find the recipe here.

Image via Pinterest Spice Girl. This is pika - a spicy sauce we love to add to our food here in Curacao. You can find the recipe, by Spice Girl, here.

Image via Pinterest Spice Girl. This is pika - a spicy sauce we love to add to our food here in Curacao. You can find the recipe, by Spice Girl, here.

Over the years my palate became more and more induced by the bright Caribbean flavors
— Helmi Smeulders
Sweet Potato. Image by Spice Girl via Pinterest.

Sweet Potato. Image by Spice Girl via Pinterest.

Spice Girl is also featured in Curacao: Banda Ariba.

Buy the book via Eef Ouwehand Photography. Book by Divas Publishing.
This colorful book gives a glimpse of the places one should not miss of the central and eastern part of Curaçao, named Banda Ariba.
— Divas Publishing

one happy island

We are enjoying some time in  Aruba - a precious 10 day vacation for relaxation, carnival and reading. We'll be enjoying loads of time on the ocean, soaking in the blue skies and crystal waters. Exploring a bit, meeting family and friends and just rejuvenating

Tory Burch Collection

Tory Burch Collection

Aruba

Aruba

Tory Burch Collection

Tory Burch Collection

From my own collection

From my own collection

Tory Burch Collection

Tory Burch Collection