Living To Eat

Some pics from the Market Square Farmers Market on Saturday morning...

Thyme is such a popular herb down here...

Genips galore...

scary knife to have laying around...

Coconut Juice Man getting angry at me for taking his pic...

I have been having really bad luck with Avocados lately, so I just got a small one for $2...

this time I waited till Tuesday to cut it open, should have held out till Wednesday...

but it made for decent Avocado Toast...

'Tofu Fried Rice' carried out from Saki House...

few things better than driving around sipping a PB Banana Smoothie from Love Livin. Oh the pleasure!

A showy flower I pass on the road regularly. Thanks for looking. Bye for now.

Another Disappointing Meal

I am no longer sure what to make of TripAdvisor reviews. First, my dinner at Thirteen was a big let down...Saturday night I took the Mr. to Havana Blue for his birthday and that was even worse!

My "Pan Asian Risotto" ...Basically Rice in Coconut Milk with Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach and Fried Leeks. $28 for a pile of overly sweet Rice...

the only vegan dessert was 'Mandarin Sorbet' which turned out to be Orange-flavored dry ice that would absolutely not melt, not a tiny bit, even though the restaurant was sweltering. Fortunately, the 'Sorbet' only set me back $4...

the Mr., being Vegetarian, made a dinner of sides - Garlic Spinach, Manchego Potato Air, Citrus Jicama Slaw and Cuban Dirty Soba Rice - $28 worth of food that was really worth about $8...

The high cost is all for the ambiance. Two weddings were going on while we were there, so that was pleasurable to observe, even if the food and service werent pleasurable...

a wedding guest wandering off. Probably wondering where she can get something decent to eat...

This $7 Garden Vegetable Soup from Moe's Market had more flavor than my meal at Havana Blue!

But the most delicious thing I just discovered on Island is a 'Peanut Banana' Smoothie $5 from Love Livin. Activates all pleasure centers in my brain upon reaching my tongue. Before I go, I want to ask for anyone who has a few dollars to spare to donate to Norman. That is all. Bye for now.

Healthier Stuff This Week

On Sunday, I had this fantastic feta-less Greek Salad at Fish Tails...

tons of Olives (sorry, Sarah)...

but speaking of Sarah, after lunch, I was browsing a nearby boutique and met 'Ziggy'!

He looks just like one of Sarah's nephews, either TJ or Tyler, I dont know which. I could not get enough of the little guy, and he didnt seem to mind.

Anyway, back to the Greek Salad. The leftovers were even better yesterday with FYH Thousand Island Dressing and Croutons. 

Love Livin is hitting it out of the park these days. For $15 I got this huge order of Dal, BBQ Soy Chunks, Beans, Pasta Salad, Veggies and Kale Salad. Meals for days...

Today, the Mr. and I enjoyed a romantic lunch at the Twisted Cork. They had a Salad special of the day with Quinoa, Sprouts, Roasted Peppers, Apricot and Kimchi Vinaigrette. I thought they said 'Avocado' when they said 'Apricot', but it was still very delicious and satisfying. That's all I got, but it is more than I thought I would have. Bye for now.

Food Pics

On Sunday we decided to check out Latitude 18 since it is under new ownership with an updated menu...

I went for a feta-less Greek Salad with Blackened Tofu. It was fantastic.

The Mr. had Veggie Roti with Rice and Beans and Plaintains. Also a winner. Service was excellent. We will put this place back in regular rotation and hope some iguanas show up, there were none this visit.

Saturday was the annual Coal Pot Cook-Off. I have missed the past two, and was determined to not miss another..

Maybe we were there too early, didnt see much we could eat. Some Rice and Breadfruit...

Johnny Cake Dough...

Frying up the Johnny Cake...

Selling the Johnny Cake (you buy tickets and use two or four tickets per taste)...

Breadfruit, Salsa and Micro Greens...

combined...we didnt eat anything and left after about ten minutes...

Carryout from Love Livin on Monday...Bulgur, Kale Salad, Broccoli and Chili. Very nice.

Sweet Sadie decided to destroy my bathroom reading material. She was having such a good time, I didnt want to stop her. Lots more to come. Bye for now.

A Week Of Lunches

All were winners this week, starting with a Vegetable Panini at Bella Blu. The bread was so light with Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, Tomato and Olive Oil. They did a great job...

Tuesday was a feta-less Greek Salad carried out from Virgilios.This Salad is so delicious, I fear there might be egg or dairy in the dressing....

Wednesday I just stayed home and enjoyed Gardein Crispy Tenders with Heinz-57. Both items are ridiculously expensive down here, but gotta show the demand for them...

Thursday, I carried out a large platter from Love Livin. Lasagna, Broccoli, Eggplant and Pasta Salad. Tons left for future meals, a great value...

Lunch today was another Vegetable Panini, this time at Boom Cucina. Lots of Zucchini, Onions and a little rustic style Hummus. Messy but tasty, I will get it again..

the fuzzies have pretty much done in our couch, so Tuesday a non-absorbant replacement will be arriving...

ads for next months Vegan Food Fair are appearing around the Island. Hope to purchase some homemade sweets...

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.