Author Archives: Captain Tim
Sep
Bumper stickers have been around for a long time. In the late 1920’s to 1940’s they were mostly made of metal or cardboard. However, they were not stickers at all. They were usually wired to the car instead. In 1946 Forest Gill, a silkscreen printer in Kansas, pioneered the use of self-adhesive paper for bumper […]
Caribbean Lifestyle, Caribbean Trading Company, Food & Recipes
Island Magic Citrus Marinade for Steak
Jul
This yummy marinade with steak pairs so nicely with rice or with vegetables. We tried this recipe on steak that we put on the barbecus along with some grilled zucchini and baked potatoes. It was fantastic! The citrus marinade gives it a nice summery flavor. Serves 6. Ingredients ¼ cup Orange JuiceJuice of ½ fresh […]
Caribbean History, Caribbean Lifestyle, Caribbean Trading Company, Holiday Traditions, Kids, Puerto Rico, Travel
We’re Just Getting Started
Dec
Three Kings Day Today is December, 26th, and the Christmas season is just getting started here in Puerto Rico. As a child growing up in the states, I would anxiously await Christmas Day, knowing that the festivities would all be over on the 26th. Here in Puerto Rico, January, 6, also known as Three Kings […]
Caribbean Lifestyle, Cocktails, Holiday Traditions, Puerto Rico, Travel, Uncategorized
It’s That Time of Year: Good Food and Good Friends
Dec
With less than a week until Christmas, I asked a few of the girls at our Palmer location what some of their favorite Christmas traditions are that are unique to Puerto Rico. Pasteles, Coquito, and Parranda were easily the top three. From this I realize that delicious food, a good drink, and spending time with […]
Caribbean Lifestyle, Caribbean Trading Company, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Hot Spots, Travel
Take a visit to Portalito Hub in Palmer
Oct
El Portal is El Yunque National Forest’s official visitor’s center but as many of you know, with the passing of hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 the facilities were severely damaged, as well as roads and trails. Six months later Portalito Hub opened to serve as the temporary visitor’s center for the forest and […]
Caribbean Lifestyle, Puerto Rico, Travel
FACTS TO KNOW WHEN YOU’RE TRAVELLING WITH YOUR DOG IN THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
Sep
Who wants to leave behind their pooches when traveling? Especially not when going to the Caribbean Islands! Traveling with dogs is like traveling with kids, minus the whining and diaper changing. But it’s fun nonetheless. Whether you wish to cruise or fly over the Islands, don’t let your little buddy miss out on all the […]
Sep
Are you interested in tasting what our local food has to offer and enjoy a beach view? Well let’s go! Right after El Yunque Rainforest, you will find Luquillo, a municipality known by all who practice domestic tourism and lovers of chinchorreo. Chinchorreo refers when a group of people go to a cozy bar or […]
Aug
Cooking is all about playing with ingredients and spices. If you are able to mix a blend of spices in the right quantity, then you are definitely going to get a lip-smacking food. Caribbean food is all about selecting the right ‘main ingredient’ and then, adding the spices that will further enhance the taste of […]
Dec
Who doesn’t love a good factoid? Here are some of our favorites about the Taino Indians, the native population found in Puerto Rico. If we missed Taino fact please comment and let us know! Back in the day before the Caribbean islands were discovered, men sailed the seas in great discomfort. When they slept, they […]