Achieving A Caribbean Cuisine Michelin Star With Chef Howard

Why doesn't Caribbean cuisine have a Michelin Star? Caribbean food is delicious and comparable to any other international cuisine. However, we haven't been able to obtain that coveted Michelin Star. Chef Jason Howard has decided to rectify this problem. The Barbadian born Chef is a Master of Modern Caribbean Cuisine and has proven with his immaculate plates, that Caribbean food can be invigorating without losing any of its flavor.

A quick scroll through his Instagram, and your mouth will water. Chef Howard's plating is impeccable. With a true talent for color, he creates fascinating visuals which elevates the food into  works of art. By reading the descriptions to these wonderful creations, it is obvious that highlighting seafood and common Caribbean ingredients is of the utmost importance.

As lovely as this all sounds, you have a part to play. Chef Jason Howard may have the skills and the vision but its our job to ensure this dream becomes a reality. He has started a gofundme campaign to help fund this endeavor and it is our responsibility to make this happen. This restaurant will be an incredible accomplishment for the Caribbean, showing Caribbean talent at the highest level. Please support this ambitious undertaking here. Even if you can't give financially, share to raise awareness. Chef Howard's ambition needs to be a fulfilled.

The Great Wall Of China

The Great Wall of China is one of the world's best known tourist attractions. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. You can't actually see it from the Moon, which is kind of a downer but the amount of crazy facts about The Wall, its not surprising that some of them aren't true.

I climbed The Wall with my family in the rain. The conditions weren't very friendly but it didn't matter. There is something very majestic about seeing the wall even in less than ideal conditions. There are a lot of things in life that don't life up to expectations, fortunately the Great Wall of China isn't one of those things.

I wasn't excited to go to the Great Wall. However being there was thrilling. I felt accomplishment from just being there. Climbing up was difficult and I felt proud for being able to conquer it but it was more than that. Looking down and seeing the snake like structure winding over the hills fill me with a sense of joy. Seeing this immense structure stand the test of time was incredibly satisfying. It made me feel like I could do almost anything. And it helped to be experiencing it with my family. I don't think I could have anticipated how being on that wall made me fell. But if I could have, I would probably have done it ages ago.

Simple Plan - Summer Paradise ft. Sean Paul

Did you know this music video was filmed in Barbados? Well it was, and its awesome. Its called Summer Paradise because it is. Simple Plan and Sean Paul both visit the island a lot so its only fitting  they got inspired to make sweet sweet music.

The video fits the music perfectly. Best listened to relaxing on a boat, or laying out on the sand. Book your tickets now.

But if you can't leave for Bim now, better buy the song and listen to it on repeat.

Moving to Thailand

... There are no words. I may still be in shock that I'm actually here.

I visited Bangkok, Thailand a few years ago with my family on our small tour of Asia and I loved it. At no point did I consider that I could be moving here for a couple of months.

This time I am in Phuket. It is very different. Small town feel, actually reminds me a lot of Trinidad. When I came in, it was raining but it was beautifully lush. Here's hoping that I love it as much when I am leaving.

Much like my other moves, moving here kind of just fell into my lap. As part of my masters, I have to do a mandatory internship. Luckily for me, I got an opportunity with a property that I loved from the moment I saw it. An incredible opportunity, at an amazing property in freaking Thailand! What more could I ask for?

I have to preach, when you keep yourself open to opportunities, anything can happen. For now I am back on the shore. Even if it is a completely different one from the one I am accustomed to.

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