Preparing for Irma

It is hot and sunny here now, hard to believe we are supposed to get hit by Hurricane Irma on Wednesday, but that we are.

Cost U Less at 9:30 this morning. Was surprised by how many people were stocking up on sugary drinks - sodas and Powerade. Back in Virginia, everyone stocked up on milk, bread and eggs when a storm approached. Guess in Virginia, we prepared to hibernate and here they prepare to sweat.

I am in no danger of running out of food and we do have a generator, but I still stocked up on water and canned goods just in case (never thought I would ever shell out $6.50 for a can of Amy's Chili, but there werent that many canned goods I could think of to get).

Unless Irma blows them off the trees, there are fresh Guava Berries to pick as well.

Genip will be brought into the house on Tuesday.

The Mr. flew out yesterday, so Friday night we tried XO Bistro. The Bruschetta was decent...

my 'Linguini with Blackened Tofu and Vegetables' was also just okay. Service was great so, over all, I would rate the evening way higher than Havana Blue and Thirteen, but I still am searching for the perfect romantic restaurant on St. Thomas.

Keep the VI in your thoughts. Bye for now.

Lots and Lots Of Salads

While the weekend breakfast scene has pushed me to the point of thinking about regressing to vegetarianism, the salad front has been sensational on the island...

At Duffy's Love Shack: Mixed Greens topped with Marinated Hearts of Palm, Artichoke Hearts, Tomatoes and Red Onions...

At St. Thomas Yacht Club: Arugula topped with Grilled Artichokes, Tomatoes, Onions, Dried Cranberries and Slivered Almonds...

At The Pie Whole: Romaine, Tomatoes, Onions and Mushrooms...

From Dorene's Garden Of Eating: Mixed Greens topped with Cucumber, Carrot Sticks, Sugar Peas, Hearts of Palm, Edamame, Grape Tomatoes, Red Kidney Beans, Slivered Onions, Granny Smith Apple and Tofu sprinkled with Tri-Color Quinoa...

Also from Dorene's: Mixed Greens topped with Spiralized Zucchini, Carrots and Squash along with Tomatoes, Asparagus, Slivered Onions, Roasted Sweet Red Peppers, Artichokes and Toasted Almonds...

at Fresh Bistro: Fresh Greens with Red Onion, Cucumber, Tomato and Dijon Vinaigrette...

At XO Bistro: Mixed Greens with Blacked Tofu, Craisins and Spiced Almonds (which I am doubtful were vegan)...

For $5, I thought I would give their Bloody Mary a try and it was very good. I might finally be 'getting it' with regards to the popularity of this cocktail...

the best Salad on the Island, IMO, at Mafolie: The Mango Avocado Salad with Star Fruit Vinaigrette. Always with the Mango and Avocado at perfect ripeness....

Well I guess it wasnt that many Salads. Bye for now.