Category Archives: Cooking

Isla Providencia

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Cheryl Crockett Lezovich

It’s no wonder that this diminutive island is called Providencia. It’s a little slice of heaven. The harbor welcomes boats with a span of earth open like a pair of arms. On the left lies Santa Catalina, an islet offering … Continue reading →

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Holy Frijoles!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Cheryl Crockett Lezovich

Bob Willmann on s/v Viva is a funny guy. He can’t help it. Whatever rolls off his tongue earns a guffaw or a chuckle. Even when something serious happens, it sounds funny. Recently he was making his weekly pot of … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving in the Tropics

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Cheryl Crockett Lezovich

Thanksgiving in Los Roques resembled Thanksgiving back in the USA, only a few thousand miles distant. We had a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a huge meal with turkey and all the fixings and a big game. There were a few, … Continue reading →

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Wake Up and Smell the Bread

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Cheryl Crockett Lezovich

Mike is the consummate captain. He sails. He navigates. He repairs. He bakes the bread. In another 55 minutes, a golden orb will emerge from the oven. It will cool just barely before the serrated knife cuts the loaf into … Continue reading →

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