"Life Doesn't Get Much Better Than This"

Happy Monday to all our Loop Barbados readers! How was your weekend? I hope absolutely stunning whether you were in sun or snow! Okay, so this weekend we spent lounging at a recently discovered fabulous West coast beach and bar/rumshop - Ju Ju's! Usually, as many of you may know (especially in the Winter Season) the beaches can be packed and crowed, so much so that sometimes you may forget you are on the island of Barbados - yes, it even happens to us locals. Well this beach is ideal, although still slightly crowded the beach bar/rumshop pulls back in the local and cultural element many of our brilliant beaches are missing. The food is delicious mainly focusing on seafood like Bill Fish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Shrimp etc. Plus,  let's not forget the rumpunch which goes down like a dream but after a few you may be wobbling back home.

Ju-Ju's Beach, Barbados

Yes, this was the view from our sun beds! As we were lying there one of our friends just happened to mention "life doesn't get much better than this" and I thought..how true! Enjoy the rest of your day!

Melanie & Kimberly*

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It's Here! Barbados Food Wine and Rum Festival

Well its finally here, as mentioned before on our November Events post, today kicks off the start to the Food Wine and Rum Festival in Barbados! It will commence today right through till the 21st of November, with talented chefs, connoisseurs and industry experts from overseas and Barbados. There will be eight international chefs along with seven Barbadian chefs creating sumptuous dishes which will entice your taste buds. Get ready to wine, dine and rum taste in Barbados!

Let the festival begin!

Melanie & Kimberly*

Image: Pinterest

A Punch with Rum in Barbados

Have you ever wondered how Bajans make their iconic rum punch? Well this rum punch, which is considered to be the oldest rum punch of time, is quite simple to create and is enshrined in a national rhyme..

The Ingredients of Barbadian Rum Punch

1 part sour (fresh lime juice - preferably from green limes)
2 part sweet (sugar syrup)
3 part strong (Barbadian rum - preferably extra old)
4 part weak ( juice or water)

Once this foundation is laid, add a dash of Angostura bitters and grated nutmeg on the top of each cocktail and you have yourself the world famous "Bajan" rum punch.

Enjoy!

Melanie & Kimberly*



Images: Etsy,  Mount Gay, Remodelista, Pinterest, Nezaca, Angostura.