Showing posts with label Jamaica. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jamaica. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Red Stripe Chicken

I know exactly what I am cooking tonight to lift my spirits in this frigid weather. 



 Red Stripe Chicken
INGREDIENTS :
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 pounds  chicken
  • 2 cups canned coconut milk/cream
  • 1 cup Red Stripe beer 
  • 1 Large onion (chopped)
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • Salt and pepper
METHOD:
  1. Cut the chicken into serving pieces
  2. De-deseed green bell pepper and chop up onion
  3. Heat vegetable oil in Dutch pot
  4. Brown the chicken in oil (both sides)
  5. Remove the chicken
  6. Pour off some of the oil.
  7. Leave 2 table spoon of oil in the pot
  8. Return the chicken to the pot
  9. Add the coconut milk and red strip beer
  10. Once the pot is boiling reduce to heat to a simmer
  11. Cook for 30 minutes
  12. Add  onion, bell pepper
  13. Add salt and pepper to taste
  14. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes as the liquid reduces and thickens.
  15. If the liquid evaporates before the chicken is done replenish more Red Stripe beer.
  16. Serve while hot
  17. Serving size 4-6

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Not Your Standard Couples Only All Inclusive Resort. Couples Resorts are Divinely "Authentic" With Jamacian Charm


Durring my time traveling I have spent a lot of time in Jamaica.  Each and every resort different but with the up most welcome and hospitality.  A few years back I was introduced to Couples Resorts.  Couples Resorts are only located in Jamaica and keep true to the Authentic Jamaican experience.  There are four resorts in this brand, Couples Tower Isle, along with Couples Sans Souci, Couples Swept Away and Couples Negril.  They are each unique as they are in different parts of the island and offer a variety of all inclusive experiences.  Couples like no other resort chain I have come across offers excursions built into the all inclusive package from sunset catamaran sailing, shopping tours, complementary resort scuba certification and dives, to a trip to Margaritaville.  There is also a private island with au natural sunbathing for the adventurous traveler.  

 



Below is a description of what is included at each resort:





Couples Tower isle
  • Beachfront locations
  • No taxes, tips or other hotel fees
  • Exclusive "Couples Resorts" airport arrival lounge - with refreshing beverage and restrooms
  • Round trip transfers to and from Montego Bay airport
  • Unlimited Golf greens fees and transportation (cart and caddy not included)
  • Scuba resort course and one dive
  • Watersports and activities such as scuba, snorkeling, windsurfing, hobie cat sailing, waterskiing, glass bottom boat, pool volleyball
  • Swim-up pool bars
  • Gourmet dining and no surcharges, featuring lobster night (July 1 - March 31)
  • Premium brand liquors
  • Fitness classes and tennis instruction and equipment
  • Shopping shuttle
  • Trip to Margaritaville
  • Wifi and Internet cafes
  • Day and evening activities - like crafts, cooking and dance classes
  • Evening entertainment - from local new and well-known talent
  • Caribbean decor rooms with air conditioning, ipod docking stations, nightly turn down service and safety deposit box
  • Honeymoon gift featuring sparkling wine and 30 minute his/hers massage

Couples Tower isle
In addition to all the above inclusions when you stay at Couples Tower Isle, you will also enjoy these specific all-inclusive offerings.
  • Dunn's River Falls Excursion
  • Sunset Catamaran Boat tour
  • Horseback riding excursion
  • 6 restaurants to choose from - fine dining to veggie grill
  • 4 bars (including swim up pool bar and piano bar)
  • Private balcony or patio in all rooms
  • Private island with au natural sunbathing

Couples Tower isle
In addition to all the above inclusions when you stay at Couples Sans Souci, you will also enjoy these specific all-inclusive offerings.
  • Dunn's River Falls Excursion
  • Starlight Gala evening event of dining and entertainment
  • 4 restaurants to choose from - fine dining to beach grill
  • In room dining available daily 6am - 11pm
  • 6 bars (including swim-up pool bar and piano bar)
  • Stocked mini bar in all rooms (beer, sodas, and juices, replenished daily)
  • Separate au natural sunbathing beach section

Couples Tower isle
In addition to all the above inclusions when you stay at Couples Negril, you will also enjoy these specific all-inclusive offerings.
  • Sunset Catamaran Cruise
  • Chocolate Sunset Cocktail Party
  • Beach bonfire party
  • 5 restaurants to choose from - fine dining to beach grill
  • 4 bars
  • Stocked mini bar in all rooms (beer, sodas, and juices, replenished daily)
  • Separate au natural sunbathing beach section

Couples Tower isle
In addition to all the above inclusions when you stay at Couples Swept Away, you will also enjoy these specific all-inclusive offerings.
  • Sunset Catamaran Cruise
  • 10-acre sports and fitness center
  • 6 restaurants to choose from - fine dining to beach grill
  • 8 bars

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