FEROCE D'AVOCAT Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Feroce d'Avocat is a traditional French West Indian specialty made from salt cod, avocado and cassava. Course: Appetizer Cuisine: Caribbean, West Indian Servings: 6 people Author: Vera Abitbol INGREDIENTS ½ lb. salt cod, desalted 1 large ripe avocado (about 1 lb./500g or 2 medium avocados) ½ lb. tapioca flour (cassava flour) 3 scallions 2 West Indian chili peppers (habañero peppers) 3 cloves garlic, crushed ½ bunch parsley 3 tablespoons sunflower oil Juice ...
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SPIRIBAM CHALLENGE OFFICIAL RULES
BIG NEWS! With a new year comes a new, better Instagram #spiribamchallenge! We are raising the stakes in a BIG WAY and giving away a trip for two to see our distilleries in Martinique and Saint Lucia this year. How? We will hold our regular monthly Spiribam Challenge each month of 2020 and at the ...
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Rhum J.M Expands Its Portfolio By Introducing 110 Proof Blanc Rhum
SPIRIBAM Fine Rum Specialists recently announced the upcoming release of a 110-proof expression of its Rhum J.M White Rhum Agricole. The new product, Rhum J.M 110 Proof, will satiate a demand lead by a popular surge in premium craft and high-proof spirits. Since 1845, Rhum J.M has been regarded as one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious ...
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The Joy of Neat Spirits
A fine cocktail is a thing of beauty. “The only American invention as perfect as the sonnet,” as old H.L. Mencken famously said of the martini. But do you ever find yourself drowning in the ever-rising tide of new cocktails? Do you ever tire of recipes that seem solely designed to please the crowd? Are ...
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HOLIDAY RHUM GIFT GUIDE
When someone asks us for holiday gift suggestions, I’m sure you’ll forgive us if we say something like, “Ho Ho Ho…and a bottle rum.” After all, December seems like the perfect time to splurge on a special bottle. Here are three suggestions to surprise and satisfy the rum lover in your life. CHAIRMAN’S RESERVE THE FORGOTTEN ...
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A READING ROOM FOR RUM: Q&A WITH BEN SCHAFFER
The Rum Reader, the exciting new rum-centric online publication, was launched in September by Ben Schaffer, who co-authored The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual. Ben took a few minutes to chat with The Sugarcane Press. You’ve just launched The Rum Reader. Tell us about the publication, and how it’s different than other rum or spirits sites. The Rum ...
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Rediscover Spiced Rum
Ask a dozen friends to describe spiced rum, and you’ll likely get a handful of college hangover stories, a few who ask “Captain Morgan?” and some who just stare at you in silence. This is an absolute shame, since these aromatic bottles can be a sip of tropical paradise. Despite its Pirates of the Caribbean reputation, spiced ...
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FALERNUM FILES: A Q&A WITH RICHARD SEALE
Everyone in the rum world knows Richard Seale, master distiller and blender at R.L. Seale and Foursquare Distillery in Barbados. Seale took a moment to chat with us about one of his most popular products, John D Taylor’s Velvet Falernum. Falernum is a unique spirit. Can you tell us a little bit about how it’s made? Falernum ...
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Why Martinique is the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean
Martinique is known for many things; its beaches, tourist attractions, rum distilleries, and its food! Some Caribbean islands are known for their top tier restaurants and diverse food options. Martinique is known for their authentic local food. Alexander Britell and Guy Britton stated in the article, you will not have a bad meal in Martinique. Read more! ...
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A guide to the perfect Old Fashioned ingredients
Old Fashioned Week is a new tradition started by Michael Landart of the Maria Loca bar in Paris, and Cyrille Hugon of Rhum Fest Paris & Marseille/Rumporter. In the year 2017 Old Fashioned Week became a global event to commemorate many spirit connoisseurs' favorite cocktail. Looking to add a creative twist to your classic cocktail? ...
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‘Tis Shrubb Season
Shrubb season in Martinique is one of the great holiday traditions in the Caribbean. A cousin to spiced rum and other Caribbean elixirs, Shrubb is one of the oldest and preeminent traditions of Martinique’s rich cultural heritage. The heritage behind Shrubb kicks off around All Saints Day, November 1st, which also is a time of ...
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Old Fashioned Week
Old Fashioned Week around the world is in full swing and Rhum J.M is the belle of the ball showcasing the versatility and modernity of a r(h)um old fashioned. Use of premium aged r(h)um in this simple, yet sexy cocktail has catapulted this modern classic into the spotlight with TV shows like Mad Men and ...
