BAHAMIAN ESCAPES
BE's Lifestyle Blog
Desert For Breakfast
by Macarra Fowler
Who said you can’t have sweets for breakfast? Oh, yeah...our parents! Oh well, I’m grown
now and I can do as I please! Just as long as my mom doesn’t find out.
I love waffles and pancakes. But Lord knows I DESPISE syrup! I don’t care if it’s flavored or
regular; I think it’s disgusting.
For years I’ve spread either butter or Dennys’ wonderful, splendiferous buttermilk over
my pancakes and waffles and I’ve enjoyed every scrumptious syrup-free bite. But then I got
bored.
There had to be a way to spruce up my breakfast! So I went to my BFF – Google. I found a
plethora of creative ways to spruce up my pancakes and waffles but I couldn’t tell you how
fast I closed the tabs that spoke about peanut butter pancakes and honey infused waffles.
So I went to my refrigerator and found some strawberries, heavy whipping cream and
cream cheese.
Boiled Fish and Coconut Kalik Hominy
by Montgomery Penn
With the infusion of flavor and flair, my dishes are born. Wowing clients is a part of why I love doing what I do and with this first recipe I aim to do no less.
When I first prepared this absolutely sinful version of boiled fish – no doubt a staple in many Bahamian homes – I reflected on my childhood. Travelling to the Family Islands provided insight into how others shared their meals.
I often saw men enjoying an old-fashioned Bahamian breakfast; boiled fish and hominy (refined grits). They would either wash that all down with our very own brew – Kalik – or some other old fashion “gully wash”.
The Newest Kid On The Block
by Jimineta Swain
It’s one of the newest restaurants on the West Bay Street strip. Its name – Sparta –was
derived from Greek mythology.
It was engineered and introduced by the Greek operators of the El Greco Hotel last
November, making it the newest kid on the block, going head to head with other big name
restaurants that share the same address.
For those of you that love a good movie, anytime I hear ‘Sparta’ the movie ‘300’ comes to
mind. But Sparta – an ancient Greek city – was known in its day for its military prowess. I
guess, the owners of Sparta today, are hoping the restaurant will become known for its
great food, ambiance and stellar service.
Designer Spotlight: Theodore Sealy
An Icon In The Making
by Genea Noel Ferguson
He’s clearly not a slave of trends and fads ... fiercely imaginative, creative and resourceful.
Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett; now soaring to icon status, has brought international recognition to the Bahamian fashion industry as the season three winner of the popular television show – Mission Catwalk.
The Caribbean version of the US hit reality show Project Runway, brought together designers from various Caribbean countries to compete for some coveted prizes in Jamaica – chief among them – a chance to showcase their designs at London Fashion Week in spring 2014.
