Pounding Pasta

The 'Vegetable Pasta Toss' is only served at Sunday brunch at Hook, Line and Sinker, wish they would add it to their daily lunch menu so I could partake more frequently...

the 'Go Go Pasta' with Arugula, Tomatoes, Olives and Capers at Pasta Go Go is a major deal for $8, includes lovely al fresco dining in a charming alleyway...

Tofu and Noodles carried out from the New Golden Dragon. If you are ever in Charlotte Amalie and see locals walking around eating from a stryofoam container like the one below, then it is most likely grub from New Golden Dragon. Only $3.50 for all this food...and it is good!

Pasta Salad carried out from Ma's Vegi Deli. Since Ma told me that she uses Vegenaise in the Pasta Salad, I have been buying about a quart a week. So grateful that Ma knows how to cook the Noodles till 'al dente'...

The gimmicks that Cruzan Rum uses to get tourists to pick up their bottles always amuses me...

Lots more to come. Bye for now.

Solo Saturday

The Mr. is back in Virginia till after the election (The VI doesnt vote in the presidential elections). I had a relaxing day to myself, starting with a Peanut Butter and Banana Panini at Pasta Go Go...

then I picked up Calvin and went to the beach...

where we made a new friend named Lester....

who has the most adorable underbite I have ever seen...

hope we get to see him again, such a fun laid back guy...

next it was on to De Coal Pot for some Veggie Delight...

picked up some Chicken Scratch, Yams for the Pups, Ice Cream and Cereal for myself at Plaza Extra...

once dinner time comes, it will most likely be some Tofu, Veggies and Lentils carried out from Love Livin...

one last pic of Calvin...

On a not so positive note, I found out too late that 'The Bachelor' was filming on the Island the past week. So I missed out on possibly seeing Nick Viall in person (and finding out what women see in him, they should have picked Luke IMO). Bet Chris Harrison would have been friendly and down to earth, had I met him. Alas. Anyway, more to come. Bye for now.

Souping

Soup has become a major part of my life since moving down here, I have no idea why this is. Below is the Vegetarian Red Bean Soup from Frenchtown Deli..Red Bean or Red Peas Soup is a tradtional and beloved Soup of Virgin Islanders, but often has meat added to it, so I was excited to find this veggie version...

most Soups I get from Natural Food Grocery and Deli because they always have two vegan Soups daily at $5/pint. Below are some of their recent achievements: Mung Bean Mushroom...

Lima Bean...

and Everything But The Kitchen Sink Vegetable.

On another positive note, one of the best Chocolate Bars the Mr. brought down with him in August was this Dark Chocolate Coconut from Whole Foods. If any mainlanders get the opportunity to try it, I highly recommend...

speaking of the Mr., it has been almost a year since a hat he ordered from Amazon was delivered. Since then, the empty box has been primo kitty real estate. Though only big enough for one cat comfortably, sometimes two must be on it. Thank goodness he ordered the hat.

Lots more to come. Bye for now.

Nicole Drenched Us

Saturday, we enjoyed the calm before the storm at Amalia Cafe ...

Sunday late lunch was at Melt. My Salad with Seasoned Tofu and Guac almost made up for there being no Chipotle on the Island...

Didn't detect much vodka, but it was still a huge drink for $5...

a return to The Pie Whole for Tuesday's lunch. This restaurant is a long time Island favorite, but had gone down hill, fortunately, new ownership is trying to right the ship...

They did good, my 'Spicy SDT' had the proper proportions of Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Capers, Onions, Crushed Red Pepper and Pine Nuts. Not too spicy or too oily as it had been in the past. This may be the first time I have ever experienced a restaurant go from good to bad and then actually back to good.  

a recent underwater snap of a school of Snapper...

Dory...

always thrilling to see a Turtle...

the below pic is of Steve Job's $200 million dollar yacht, Venus, which has been docked here a few weeks. It is super un-impressive to my eyes, but if they invited me on, I guess I would accept...

Lots more to come. Bye for now.

Matthew Missed Us

Although the demon storm may circle back, thankfully, it has thus far spared us except for some always-needed rain. So here is some fantastic BBQ Tofu with Steamed Cabbage enjoyed at Trenchtown Rock on Sunday. There was a cruise ship in that day, otherwise I believe they are usually closed on Sundays...

Smoked Tofu and 'Pickled Vegetables' carried out from The Smoking Rooster. This a very meat oriented restaurant, but if they are going to make the effort to smoke Tofu, I will show that there is a demand for it. They did a great job on the Tofu and $5 for the portion you see is an excellent value. Plus they use bio-degradable carryout containers, so I will patronize them again...

below is a recent attempt at a Tomato Sandwich. Calvin's photo bomb was better than the Tomato...

Buttercup observing all...

and now for some recent underwater pics. There are certain fish I always take pics of whenever I see them, the Rock Beauty is one of them. Believe it or not, that big thing next to her is a Giant Barrel Sponge, which is a major component of their diet. It takes hundreds of years for the Sponge to get so big...

here she is playing hide and seek with me...

I finally left her alone..

Below is a Basket Star attaching itself to the finger of our dive master. This creature is a relative of the Star Fish...

Lots more to come. Bye for now.