Gratineed Pineapple

I first found the recipe for the delicious tropical dessert on Pinterest and have since posted it on the Facebook page.  We had a huge response to it with plenty of paradise lovers keen to recreate this beautiful recipe at home, so I thought I would share it with you guys too.  Enjoy! x

 

Ingredients:
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
½ cup crushed gingersnap cookies
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 large pineapple, leaves intact, halved lengthwise

Method:
1. Stir together coconut, gingersnap cookies and macadamia nuts. Set aside.
2. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and dark rum. Set aside.
3. With a sharp knife slice the pineapple in half with leaves intact. Cut the core from each pineapple half and discard. With a small sharp knife carefully cut the remaining pineapple out of the shell. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Arrange pineapple halves skin side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Fill with pineapple cubes. Drizzle with half of the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Sprinkle heavily with coconut mixture. Drizzle with the remaining milk mixture.
4. Bake at 160 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
5. Serve warm with a knife, fork and a refreshing tropical cocktail!

(www.wiveswithknives.net)

Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa, Thailand

 

 

 

Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa, Thailand is a luxury retreat in Krabi that caters to the mind, body, and spirit in true Thai fashion.

 

 

At Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa, Thailand, health and wellness aren't just words, they're a way of life. Lie back and let the time honored traditions of Thai massage and Ayurvedic therapeutic remedies revitalize your spirit and detoxify your soul. Expand your horizons (and your core muscles) through early morning beachside yoga, or float like a lotus flower from a hanging beach-bed. Nourish your inner being on fresh, organic foods grown and caught locally and prepared respectfully and intuitively.

And because relaxation and play are social as much as solitude events, raise a different kind of spirit with pre-dinner cocktails while drinking in a hazy seaside view, or choose from any one of the more than 120 different wines from around the world and let yourself relax and enjoy this deserved escape.

 

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Bring The Waves In!

Brighten up your beach house with this Sanctuary Cushion in Waves Teal fabric!

Rectangular in shape and measuring 50cm x 35cm, this limited edition cushion is available to purchase from the online store now - JUST CLICK HERE TO BUY

 

www.escapetoparadise.com.au

The Betsy - South Beach, Miami, Florida

 

In a sea of South Beach art deco, The Betsy – South Beach stands out as a jewel of colonial hospitality. Reopened in 2009, this stately belle offers the service and gentility of a by-gone era.

 

Black walnut hardwood floors. Plush four-poster beds. Sunlight streaming through plantation-style shutters. These are the enchanting details you'll find at The Betsy – South Beach.

The Betsy – South Beach experience is exactly what you would hope (but be hard-pressed) to find in a hot spot like Miami Beach.

If you don't want sand in your suit, you can opt for The Deck, a rooftop sun lounge that offers an unobstructed view of the ocean, the sun, and the stars in the evening, and includes a zen garden and spa treatments for those who really want to unwind.

Source: Kiwi Collection