Eat well - travel often
I was invited to visit the Caribbean island paradise of Tobago. This was really exciting because I had never been there or to her sister island of Trinidad. I have to confess I love the Caribbean islands now adding two more to my list of […]
On a recent trip to Mexico City a couple of months ago we stayed at the Hotel Geneve, one of the oldest hotels in Mexico City. As you slowly make your way through crowded and busy street you certainly don’t expect to arrive at this […]
A couple of years ago I was in Mexico City on a press trip we had a slight change to our itinerary leaving us with an evening to fill. The guys in the party really wanted to visit the wrestling but to be fair I […]
This is a list of my favourite travel tips – little things that help make the journey or time away from home a little more bearable! 1. Clear Glasses Cases https://kitchentalkandtravels.com/2015/09/15/travel-tip-clear-glasses-cases/ 2. Condiments https://kitchentalkandtravels.com/2016/01/22/travel-tip-2-take-your-condiments/ 3. Cosmetics https://kitchentalkandtravels.com/2016/03/16/travel-tip-3-travel-light-cosmetics/ 4. Be Prepared https://kitchentalkandtravels.com/2016/03/27/travel-tip-4-be-prepared-bubble-wrap/ 5. Coconut Oil – […]
Grenada: 3rd Annual Chocolate Festival I was privileged to attend the 2nd Annual Grenada Chocolate Festival in 2015, the first time I had been to the Spice Island and I knew from day one it would not be the only visit! I was so touched […]
School Time – They need your help!! Last year I attended the 2nd Annual Grenada Chocolate Festival and had a really fantastic time. Before I went someone told me that a trip to Grenada would be life changing experience – little did I know how […]
Sugar and Spice Ice Cream Company Most people like ice cream but I LOVE it!! I especially love it homemade or made by small producers – there seems to be so much more depth and flavour to the finished product. After dinner on our first night in […]
Where do Cinnamon Rolls come from? Last year when I visited Grenada (the Spice Islands) I had a goal to pick my own nutmeg. I was able to fulfil this dream, to learn so much about nutmeg and to bring loads home with me. This […]
I have mentioned before how versatile coconut oil is and I wanted to devote a whole post to telling you how I use it in my daily routine. I only buy good quality, organic coconut oil from a reputable supplier, usually VitaCoco especially as it […]
While we were visiting the home of Dolores Olmedo (see more of this visit in a forthcoming post) in Mexico City recently our guide pointed out a stature of a local breed of dog known locally as the ‘naked dog’ called Xoloitzcuintle or Xolo for […]
The 2nd Annual Grenada Chocolate Festival – Bean to Bar. When asked if I would like to visit Grenada at the time of the Chocolate Festival this year there was only one word I could answer with – Yes!! The Grenada Chocolate Festival is the […]
Win Grenada Spices from the spice island! If you have been reading my posts about my fantastic trip to Grenada a couple of months ago you will know how important spices are to the island. I loved the smells and sights of spices growing in […]
True Blue Bay Boutique Resort As I previously mentioned the first three nights of my trip to Grenada was spent at the Blue Horizons Resort. On our fourth day we moved to stay at True Blue Bay Boutique Resort. Here we would remain for the […]
Blue Horizons Garden Resort Our first three nights in Grenada we stayed as guests of Blue Horizons Garden Resort – a lovely resort about a 5 minute walk to the famous Grand Anse Beach (Two miles of beautiful white sandy beach). Blue Horizons is owned […]
Island Paradise of Grenada – part 2 Grenada is an island paradise that I was invited to visit and to blog about upon my return home. The southern tip of the island lies along the line 12 degrees North of the Equator offering it a […]
The Spice Island Paradise of Grenada – Part 1 When I was invited to visit Grenada by the Grenada Tourist Authority I really didn’t know what to expect. Grenada is one of three islands along with Carriacou and Petit Martinique. Grenada is also known as The Spice […]