The Table

“Today Was Good. Today Was Fun. Tomorrow is Another One.”

– Dr. Seuss…

The entrance to our house is through the dining room. On the porch, facing the azure blue waters of the Caribbean, that is where we eat, drink, live, work and play.

The dining room/porch reflects the way we live. The table will frequently be cluttered up with screw drivers and drill bits. iPads and computers are taking up a big space on the table. Telephones, receipts, drawings, maps extra batteries and wayward screws. Grocery lists and anchor line.

But come an evening with friends on their way, and the tablecloth will grace the table. Candles will be lit, music will be on and a magical atmosphere will envelop our dining room.

Scroll through the images above. Join us at the table. The trip is worth it.

Jacqueline CampaigneSeptember 9, 2015

Jacqueline Campaigne

When we moved to Cat Island, 16 years ago, I knew we had found our paradise. But even paradise has its glitches. For a foodie like me, the lack of fresh veggies and meat, the scarcity of fish and the really bad assortment of wines was a bit of a challenge. I had to learn to cook in a whole new way. How to make an interesting salad out of carrots and iceberg lettuce, for example. Not so easy. If any of my ideas can make a dent in the traditional way the cooks of Cat Island think and serve dinner, I think it would be a step in the right direction. I might not be able to convert anybody, but I can inspire at least some of them. If you are reading my blog from afar, perhaps you will visit my cat island kitchen. I would enjoy cooking for you!