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Reflections, recipes and tiny pearls of wisdom from a former chef and restaurant owner

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Saint Barthélemy: Tamarin St Barth

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Saint Barthélemy: Pipiri Palace

Oysters: Island Creek Oyster Bar***1/2

Oysters: Legal Seafood Chestnut Hill*****

Oysters: Select Oyster Bar****1/2

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Boston: Welcome back my (Bluefin) friend

It seems like just yesterday that I was bidding au revoir to my beloved bluefin tuna who was heading south (I had dreams of him or her enjoying the beautiful waters of St. Barts but my finned friend apparently does not get all the way to Paradise Found :-)) to avoid the Boston winter. But winter…

Recipe: Maya’s West Indian Orange Cake

A recent (wonderful) trip to Maya’s Restaurant was one of the highlights from our April to St. Barts. Bob loved the traditional West Indian orange cake so I thought I would share Maya’s recipe which we first published in Paradise Found: The People, Restaurants and Recipes of St. Barthélemy back in 2003!

Recipe: White Soy and Miso Cured Scallops with Sesame Brittle

Inspired by O Ya, Boston, MA After a number of wonderful restaurant experiences I must admit to feeling inspired to up my game in the kitchen but I’m also trying to keep it light. Cue the scallops. The scallops I get at the Boston Public Market (Thanks Red’s Best!) are so fresh that I will confess…

Recipe: Gabriel Kreuther’s Sturgeon and Sauerkraut Tart

At a recent ethereal meal at Gabriel Kreuther, this dish appeared before me covered in a glass cloche which was removed tableside releasing applewood smoke and revealing the gorgeous little tart inside. I am delighted to be able to share with you the amazing recipe provided to us by Chef Kreuther. I have provided the…

Recipe: The Original Bloody Mary

The Bloody Mary was created at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City back in 1934 at the infamous King Cole bar. To make it more acceptable to the young ladies it was called the Red Snapper back then. Yes – this recipe was included with the King Cole Bar and Astor Court post…

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