Summer 2015 - Club Land`or

Land’or Times
Your Club Land’or Newsletter
Summer 2015
In this issue
Summer Greeting P.1
Bahamian Cuisine P.2
Photo Contest winner P.3
Upcoming Events P.4
New Online Payment
Option
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Click the “My Account” link
located at the top right side of
our homepage to easily and
securely make a payment
anytime.
The Bahamas is renowned for its magnificent beaches, pristine water and
friendly people, but one aspect of Bahamian culture is often
overlooked…...food! Whether you are rising late for a leisurely vacation
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breakfast , craving a local snack or anticipating a gourmet seafood dinner,
for the first time. Cracked crab, johnny cake, conch salad (with extra hot
flavoring) and guava duff are just a few of the delicious treats awaiting you
in The Bahamas.
Enjoying an island beer, frozen cocktail or locally-
produced rum will amplify the experience, so turn to page two to learn
more about the culinary delights of the islands!
Laughter is brightest where food is best. – Irish Proverb
A Bahamian Food Primer
Caribbean food is an exciting gastronomical experience, and the variety to
be sampled from island to island is amazing. Those of us who eat jerk
chicken and think we’ve experienced the “island ting” are cheating our taste
buds of exposure to a thriving food culture. Have you ever eaten freshly
picked spondias, mangoes or papaya , or joined an older Bahamian in a bit
of iguana (now considered endangered)? Just as Jamaica is known for its
use of jerk spices, Trinidad for its curried crab and goat, and Granada for
“oil down”, the Bahamians have put their individual stamp on traditional
Caribbean cuisine. And it is delicious!
Bahamian meals often begin with a soup such as fish stew, conch chowder
or callaloo (leafy vegetable soup), or a just-off-the-dock raw conch salad,
famed for its spiciness and flavor. Seafood obviously figures in the
Bahamian diet and anything that can be caught is fair game for frying,
stewing or baking (but you might want to pass on the barracuda). The
national dish is conch which is prepared in a variety of ways including
steaming and deep-frying (aka cracked conch or conch fritters). Crab,
bonefish and red snapper are popular; fried grouper fingers may be one of
the most heavenly things on earth! Side dishes are varied and flavorful,
with the ubiquitous peas ‘n rice leading the way. As a side note, the name
for the stray dogs inhabiting Nassau is “potcake” (as in the scrapings from
the bottom of the peas ‘n rice pot). Plantains, macaroni and cheese and
cassava bread are also popular. Guava duff is a unique Bahamian dessert
treat made of guava folded into a pastry shell.; other popular dishes include
soursop ice cream and anything featuring coconut or papaya.
Bahamian beverages are frosty, potent and delightful. Non-alcoholic
choices include Goombay Punch (a sweet soft drink) and coconut water.
Rum is a key ingredient in the popular drinks Bahama Mama, Yellow Bird
and Goombay Smash and the favorite local beers are Kalik (named for the
sound made by Junkanoo bells) and Freeport’s Sands.
On your next trip to Club Land’or be sure to visit our award-winning Blue
Lagoon Seafood Restaurant, but make it a point to visit local eateries such
as the Fish Fry on Arawak Key or Traveler’s Rest on the West End for more
Bahamian delicacies!
Easy Bahamian
Grouper Fingers
This affordable dish serves 6
and can be served with
dipping sauce or on a bed of
greens in a salad. Enjoy!
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2 pounds grouper filets
cut into finger size
portions
3 eggs
2 tbs flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 tbs grated coconut
Cracker
meal
(Ritz
crackers
may
be
substituted, about 30)
Minced hot pepper,
lemon juice and salt
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Marinate fish in hot
pepper, lemon juice and
salt for one hour
Make a batter with
ingredients 2 through 5
(eggs - coconut)
Dip fish in batter and roll
in cracker meal
Deep fry in hot oil
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Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, combine 1/2
cup mayonnaise , 1/2 cup
grated onion , 1/2 cup dill
relish and 1/2 teaspoon of
dill. Season to taste with
lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Just In From TripAdvisor
Club Land'or is the best place to stay in Paradise Island for your
money, and it is directly on the Marina. What a view! I am always
very relaxed when I stay at Club Land'or. I have been staying there
for the past ten years, and have always enjoyed my stay.……...The
Housekeeping Supervisor is always available if you need additional
items in your room. If you are looking for a quaint boutique timeshare to purchase where people remember your name and treat
you like family, I highly recommend that you consider Club Land'or.
My next visit will be for two weeks instead of one week. One week
is too short:-) I almost forgot to mention the Blue Dolphin
Restaurant [sic]. You have to try the seafood, and if you are there
on Thursday listen to the jazz at 8pm. Club Land'or, thanks for
always taking care of me, and my family.
- Reviewed May, 2015
Spring Photo Contest Winner
Congratulations to Jackie Lemon, who received
a $50 VISA Gift Card as the winner of our Spring
Photo Contest! Jackie’s photo of the Club
Land’or pool area contrasting with the yachts in
the harbor wowed our judges. Details on our
upcoming Summer contest are forthcoming.
Concierge News:
Hot Summer Savings !
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Spend $499 or more on any
Vacation or Meal Package and
receive two complimentary Beach
Passes (a $135.90 value!)
View all of our Vacation and Meal Packages
at www.clublandor.com
Valid on purchases made between June 1 and
31, 2015
July
My vacation at Club Land’or on Paradise Island Nassau, Bahamas
truly felt like Paradise. It is a lovely resort situated on the marina of
Atlantis, where one can see yachts from all over the world……… I
found Mr. Ellis to be always available and helpful with guest
concerns. He runs this resort beautifully!....... couldn’t have asked
for a more relaxing vacation. I will return to Paradise!
- Reviewed May, 2015
Junkanoo Festival
Come experience the pageantry of
Junkanoo on Bay Street in Nassau
every Saturday in July! Colorful
costuming competitions, parades
and excitement will fill the streets
from 7 p.m. to midnight . Wear your
comfortable shoes and come join in
the revelry!
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Upcoming Events
July 10: Bahamian Icon Awards, Nassau
August 21 - 22: Miss Teen USA competition, Atlantis
September 5: Keith Urban in concert, Atlantis
“We LOVE Club Land’or and always
bring friends to share in the fun!”
- Joe and Dawn Dodgson Jr. of the
Northeast
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“I love the place (CLO) and staff!”
- Patricia Ladd of the Northeast
November 25 - 27: Battle 4 Atlantis Basketball Tournament , Atlantis
December 5 - 12: Bahamian International Film Festival, Nassau
December 24: Popeye’s Bahamas Bowl (college football), Nassau
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Land’or Times
Summer 2015