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<description><![CDATA[The husband and wife team of Carolyn and Billy O'Dell are the owners of BarbadosBarbados.com, an online travel guide and booking agent for Barbados holidays, and Food Affairs, an elite and upmarket catering company.  As island residents with their collective 40 years  years of experience in upscale dining, luxury accommodations and savvy travel history the O'Dells have entertained international stars, dignitaries and business moguls.  These clients often called on their services to make suggestions about all things Barbados.  As a result, BarbadosBarbados.com was created in order to manage the growing number of requests.]]></description>
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<title>Day Trip to the Grenadines</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:39:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is no place further removed from the stress of every day life than a sail boat trip through the Grenadines.  It is often said amongst the locals, that the worst Caribbean day is the best day in the rest of the world.]]></description>
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<title>Mango Upside Down Cake With Barbados Rum</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:02:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every kid's mom has produced a Pineapple Upside Down or two, usually opting for a recipe on the side of a can of Dole's, or perhaps referring to an old family recipe for guidance. But this is not your mom's upside down cake. With an overabundance of fresh mangoes in our Barbados "garden" as the English   refer to a yard, not to mention an equally ample stock of aged rum in the cupboard, it only seems natural to put the two together in a fun and festive way.]]></description>
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<title>The Fish Pot is Michael Winner's Favourite Barbados Restaurant 2007</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:26:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every year Michael Winner spends his Christmas holiday in Barbados, staying at the world renowned Sandy Lane Hotel. It is arguably one of the most exclusive places in the world to see and be seen at that festive time of year, with room rates approaching $3,000 per night with a 14 night minimum stay required. Food and drink not included.]]></description>
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<title>Friday Night Fish Fry in Oistins</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:14:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A must Night Out for casual and inexpensive local food and entertainment in Barbados is the Oistins Fish Fry on Friday nights which is the most popular night for wholesome and family friendly street party atmosphere combining locals and visitors alike.  Open 7 nights a week.]]></description>
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<title>Bleu Cheese and Macaroni Pie</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:25:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A crowd favorite of Food Affairs is our Blue Cheese macaroni pie, a unique twist on the comfort food. Give this recipe a try.]]></description>
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<title>Concorde's G-BOAE Retired in Barbados</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:06:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It was three and a half years in the making, but at last G-BOAE, the final Concorde to fly supersonically over the Atlantic, has opened for public tours at the Grantley Adams Airport in Barbados. ]]></description>
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<title>Crop Over in Barbados</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:34:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Crop Over is Barbados' very own Carnival, a festival celebrating the end of the local sugar cane crop harvest - hence its name.  Commencing in July, Crop Over lasts for approximately 5 weeks, culminating in Grand Kadooment Day on the first Monday in August.  It is a national holiday and without question the biggest party day of the year.]]></description>
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<title>Cassareep Cafe on the Beach - A Hidden Gem</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:06:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cassareep in Barbados is a great location for private parties and sunset barbeques. ]]></description>
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<title>Barbados For Kids, Part 2</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:33:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When taking the kids with you on a holiday to Barbados, it is important to find exciting things for them to do. Of course there is the beach, where hours can be spent playing in the sand or surfing the waves, but there will be days when you want to do something different, or simply want a break from the sun.]]></description>
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<title>Barbados For Kids, Part 1</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:12:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Take the kids on an island holiday to Barbados. There is always something fun to do.]]></description>
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<title>Delicious Guava Recipes from Barbados</title>
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<description><![CDATA[December in Barbados is guava time. Our tree is raining guavas, a bright yellow fruit with a taste that is part pear, part strawberry and resembles a large lemon in appearance. Second only to the blueberry in antioxidant power, the guava is a nutritional powerhouse containing more than 5 times the vitamin C of an orange. It is also loaded with the cancer fighting nutrient lycopene.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Care in Barbados</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:44:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While most people visit Barbados for a relaxing holiday in the sun, the realities of life often come into play when medical assistance is needed.  This was in the international spotlight recently when emergency medical assistance was required of the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair and his wife Cherie's son Euan.

It is important to have a plan in case of a medical emergency during your stay in Barbados.  Ambulances can often take up to one hour to reach your location, especially if you are on the busy West Coast.]]></description>
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<title>Will You Marry Me - A Barbados Wedding</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:34:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Except in a melancholy connection, you seldom hear about love and true, old fashioned romance any more.  But this was not the case with Steven Butler and his soon-to-be bride, Kate Watson, both from Manchester, England. This is a true love story, straight from a romance novel about a man sweeping a woman off of her feet.]]></description>
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<title>Bajan Fish Cakes</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:26:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Among the delicacies served were our Bajan Fish Cakes, popular all over the island, and a big hit at Sandalo. These fish cakes are easy to prepare and perfect for a lavish social dinner or a football party. Try them with our homemade Bajan Tartar Sauce]]></description>
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<title>Triple Chocolate Brownies with Mount Gay Rum by Food Affairs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Among the delicacies served at Sandalo were our popular triple chocolate brownies, made with Bajan Mount Gay Rum. The Mount Gay factory is one of the best known attractions on the island, and these brownies certainly attracted a fair number of fans as well. This easy to make dessert is perfect for any occasion.
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<title>Visiting the Mount Gay Rum Factory in Barbados</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:09:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A visit to Barbados isn't complete until you have visited the Mount Gay Rum Visitors Centre.  It is here where you will discover the secrets behind Barbados' finest and most celebrated golden spirit - the 300 year old Mount Gay Rum.]]></description>
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<title>TAO Restaurant at The Body Holiday Le Sport, St Lucia</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:43:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Le Sport's signature restaurant, TAO, was recently awarded the AAA Diamond rating, the prestigious distinction awarded to restaurants that meet rigorous quality standards of service, d?cor, ambiance, and cutting edge cuisine. TAO is truly a world class restaurant, creating a gastronomic feng shui of absolutely delicious food art from fresh local ingredients.]]></description>
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<title>Going Bananas</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:58:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the popular song from 1957, Yellow Bird, bananas are not grown on a tree but on a tall rigid stalk consisting of the tightly wound leaf stems. Banana growing in Barbados and in most of the Caribbean is very labor intensive.]]></description>
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<title>Billy's Banana Bread</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:29:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Below is a recipe for Billy's Banana Bread using local "figs."]]></description>
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<title>Fresh Fish in Barbados - Dining Caribbean Style</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:49:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the more salient qualities of island living is the abundance of fresh seafood. And yes, the flying fish do fly, propelling themselves from the water at speeds of up to 50 mph and then, spreading their dorsal fins to form wings, "fly" for distances in excess of 100 yards.]]></description>
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<title>Grilled Fish with Sweet Mango Barbecue Sauce</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:45:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two favorites on the island of Barbados are fish and mango. This dish is the best of both in the Bajan world. Enjoy this dish on a cool summer evening with a glass of wine, or with friends for a backyard get-together.]]></description>
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<title>Bajan Pepper Sauce Gives Food the Right Caribbean Spice</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:44:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bajans use pepper sauce on virtually everything, from fish to chicken to pork. It is without question a flavor enhancing experience but to the uninitiated it can be HOT HOT HOT!]]></description>
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<title>Stuffed Flying Fish</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:28:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flying fish is a delicacy in Barbados. This recipe for stuffed flying fish is a favorite with the Food Affairs staff, presented by Chef David Watts. This dish is perfect for an elegant dinner party.]]></description>
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<title>What to Know Before You &quot;Do&quot; in Barbados</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:05:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A gorgeous sunset sinks into the calm blue of the ocean. Gentle waves lap against the pristine shore. Light wind rustles your hair and the hem of your lovely bride's tropical-style gown. There's nothing more romantic than a wedding in Barbados.]]></description>
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<title>De Plane Ride to Barbados</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:54:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No self respecting West Indian traveling to the USA would ever leave home with anything other than an empty suitcase in order to return with luggage full of "Americana." North Americans are frequently amazed at the amount of bulging bags Bajans bring to the ticket counters. But they must understand; in Barbados, we do not have the likes of  WalMart, KMart, Target, or any of the other major retailers so a trip to the North is always a shopping event.]]></description>
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<title>Golf in Barbados is Never a Good Walk Spoiled</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:35:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Few people realize the wealth of activities await visitors to Barbados beyond the sandy beaches and calm seas. Sunbathing, sailing, and deep-sea fishing offer hours of enjoyment for tourists, but this beautiful island in the heart of the Caribbean offers much to do further inland, namely golf.]]></description>
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<title>Barbados and the 2007 Cricket World Cup - Be Bowled Over!</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2006 17:55:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you hear the word cricket, do you think of a small, chirping insect or a rousing team sport, older than baseball and basketball, that has been enjoyed in the English speaking world for centuries?]]></description>
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<title>The Versatile Mango</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:53:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a number of mango varieties grown in Barbados.  Most popular are the Julie, Ceylon and the large Imperial mango. At Food Affairs, we are fortunate in that we only use fresh mangoes from our orchard in our recipes, including this one for Mango Bread, a delicious treat to share any time.
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<title>Mango Fool - A Bajan Dessert</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:04:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a number of mango varieties grown in Barbados.  Most popular are the Julie, Ceylon and the large Imperial mango. At Food Affairs, we are fortunate in that we only use fresh mangoes from our orchard in our recipes, including this one for one of our most popular desserts.]]></description>
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<title>Barbados Experiences the Sport of Queens Annually at the Gold Cup Festival</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2006 14:51:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you thought Barbados was all about sandy beaches, crystal blue water, and tropical drinks under the sun, you will be pleasantly surprised to learn differently. Barbados is an island of diverse pleasures, including the "sport of queens" - horse racing.]]></description>
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<title>Caribbean Magic and Culture: Holder's Season in Barbados</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2006 14:02:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A visit to Barbados in the spring is never complete without celebrating the Holders Season. This is the island's most festive time of year, a time to celebrate and appreciate all cultures.]]></description>
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<title>Polo in Barbados - an Energetic Island Pastime</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:45:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nothing matches an afternoon of polo in the tropical surroundings of Barbados.  Beautiful ladies in haute couture, squired by an array of dashing men, gather to watch the sport of kings while sipping champagne amidst the sound of hoof beats. ]]></description>
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<title>When a Lime is a Lemon is a Lime</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:06:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A Lime in Barbados has different meanings to different people.  Ask a Bajan for a lemon and you will receive a lime.  Ask for a lime and receive a lime. ]]></description>
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<title>Chicken St. Peter - Authentic Bajan Fusion Recipe</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:01:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This chicken dish is a fusion of Caribbean and Moroccan flavors. It is a favorite of the FOOD AFFAIRS staff.]]></description>
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