Tiphanie Yanique Interview by Tami Navarro Tiphanie Yanique is the author of the short story collection, How to Escape from a Leper Colony, published by Graywolf Press in 2010, the picture book I Am the Virgin Islands, published by Little Bell Caribbean in 2012) and the novel Land of Love and Drowning, published by Riverhead/Penguin. […]
Savor St. Croix is proud to introduce an artist that is definitely “going on with his dreams.” Meet Mike Kelly, also known as “Kelz” or “Kelz Pacino.” Born in Bronx, New York, on June 19, 1984 and raised between both St. Thomas and St. Croix, our homegrown artist is out to capture the Hip Hop […]
INGREDIENTS 2 part Cruzan® Aged Light Rum 1 part Cruzan® Coconut 8-10 Mint Leaves 2 lime wedges 1 tspn sugar Coconut Soda (or Coconut Water, both widely available these days) Garnish: Mint Sprigs wrapped in Lime twist. MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Muddle Mint, Lime & sugar, top with Rums & ice. Shake 2 times to mix. Add […]
Hello, Savor St. Croix fans! My name is Lexi Bentley-LaGreca and I am honored to be a guest contributor on this wonderful blog! I cannot say how much I love St. Croix and the Virgin Islands in general. Let me give you a little back-story before I share my fun recipe. My dad got his […]
It’s funny to imagine that a hobby you grew to love as a child can grow into your passion and future once you head out into the real world. Shakir Smith is in the midst of this. This 19-year old Crucian, hailing from Whim, is a student at the Columbus College of Art and […]
For those fortunate enough to live in the Virgin Islands or other Caribbean islands, summer is truly endless. It is warm year-round. For many others, summer comes and summer goes! Here’s a delicious cocktail recipe for when you want to experience the warmth of the Caribbean during colder times. INGREDIENTS 1 part Cruzan® Pineapple Rum […]
What to expect from this blog? Savor the Flavor brings the essence of the Virgin Islands to you through stories of happenings in the Virgin Islands, features of Virgin Islands musicians, artisans and other notable persons, recipes, lifestyle and cultural features and more. Do you enjoy writing? Let us know. We’re always looking for contributing […]
Savor St. Croix is the vision of a native Virgin Islander who loves the unique food finds of her beloved island. She was born and raised on St. Croix, USVI. After college, she moved to the mainland where she found herself longing for comfort foods she grew up eating. She has always been surrounded by cooks who have mastered Caribbean […]
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