Rum Butter Thighs Marina’s pirate fantasy came true in grand fashion and this South Asian inspired dish topped it off. You may not have a stunning sunset over the Java Sea, but these tastes will fuel your Fantasy Factory! You can brown-n-bake as the recipe calls for or grill them for a crisper skin. Be…
Every Girl Needs a Pirate Around the Place Now and Then…The Inspiration
“Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be Pirates”
And now for something completely different…
“A ship is the nearest thing to dreams that hands have ever made, for somewhere deep in their oaken hearts the soul of a song is laid.” — Robert N. Rose Maybe that’s why I add music to these posts? Perhaps it simply fits the entire sailing adventure/fantasy or maybe it’s somehow embedded in my…
Bridgette’s Shell- The Recipe
Start the music A shipmate on the MV Guidance inspired R.B. McCarthy to create this dish when he explained the significance of shells. He raved when my grandfather made this spicey pork so it was an obvious connection and the music just fit too well to pass up. You’ll have to read the Inspiration to…
Bridgette’s Shell – The Inspiration
As always, start the music and read on! Kabua, Marshall Islands MV Guidance 12 May 1971 Apia was Treanor’s last port of call in his journey wandering through Mother Ocean’s paradise. I saw him off at the airport on his way back to California and The World. I could blame it on our…
Ghost In The Moonlight
Author’s note: R.B. didn’t list a recipe with this journal entry except to note his friend’s favorite drink. I think the sweet vs sharp sensations of the cocktail summed up the feelings involved so it fit here. Start the music and read on…. Apia, Samoa April 1971 When the wind blows and the rain feels…
Joan Was Quizzical, But I’m A Weather Weenie
As always, first start the music! Southern California Kids – Wheeland Brothers When my grandfather, R.B. McCarthy, wrote of his Grilled Teriyaki Rum Pork Kabobs (Joan Was Quizzical – Feb. 2022) he was digging life on some paradisicaly tropical island. You know, palms swaying in the trade winds, temps in the 80’s, the whole dream….
Kiaan’s Cuvu Sweet-n-Spicey Shrimp…The Recipe
Sugar Cane Skewered Shrimp With Spicey Rum Glaze Author’s Note: The truly resourceful amongst us can create their own sugar cane skewers by whittling down a piece of cane to the desired dimensions, or you can find them at specialty grocery stores and order them online from places like: The sweetness of the sugar cane is…
Kiaan’s Cuvu Sweet Spicey Shrimp…The Inspiration
SV Island Spirit Coral Coast, Viti Levu Fiji May 1968 All hands were working repairs on the failed bilge pumps and bailing as fast as possible. We had taken quite a beating during the crossing from Tonga and the pumps finally gave up the ghost as we approached Viti Levu. Our list to starboard was…
Pacific Rim Honey Grilled Fish
AKA: Taaa Daaaa Dinner As I was saying in my previous post on this dish, I gained confidence by cooking the tastiest easy things I felt I could master. This recipe would fall into that category for sure. If you’re thinking of learning to cook South Pacific styled dishes you’re going to have to take…
FROM PARADISE WITH LOVE AND RUM 