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Desktop Calendar: July 2012 (A Sunset in St. Croix)

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July means the beach and warm, glowing sunsets. At least to me, anyways. I've dug through my archives of photos to find a sunset worthy of staring at for an entire month. This photograph barely does it justice. As night fell on the beach, I sat chatting with new friends and we couldn't tear ourselves away from this incredible view. Pinks and oranges faded horizontally to deep blues and purples. I dare say everything, including us, looked more gorgeous bathed in the warm glow of sunset. I met a lot of people, ate some incredible food and experienced a lot during that week in St. Croix, but when my mind wanders back to my time there, this moment is the first that pops into my mind. It's funny how just a few minutes can make for the best memories.

If you're looking for some inspiration and ideas about a trip to St. Croix, I've got a few St. Croix stories to tell (mostly about food, of course!) And, as always, put this travel inspiration on your desktop, iPhone or e-reader. Just choose the size that best fits your screen.

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Eating Local in the Caribbean: Virgin Island Sustainable Farm Institute

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In my travels, I'm always on the hunt for something off the beaten path. On a recent trip to St. Croix, I found this quite literally, as I headed off into woods to the Virgin Island Sustainable Farm Institute (or VISFI.) What I discovered down that path was an oasis of tropical fruit, sustainable farming, and a community of people who touched my heart. If you're looking to get off of the beach and experience a different side of St. Croix, head down this road.

Postcards from St. Croix: A Top Evening from a Top Chef

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Yesterday I arrived in St. Croix and before I could get too comfy on my beachfront patio at the Buccaneer Hotel, I was whisked away to food and wine pairing dinner by Top Chef alum, Tiffany Derry and winemaker, Rudy von Strasser.

The meal had many highlights, but the most memorable for me was this artichoke risotto with chicken livers. The pairing of two great comfort foods stimulated by my palate and my memories. I found myself transported back to my two favorite kitchens, my grandmother with her fried chicken livers and my adopted Italian home in Padova for a hot plate of risotto.