A favorite Planter's punch from St Barths.  This recipe belongs to my cousin Christian Magras Greaux

• 1 bottle of Orange Juice
• 1 bottle og guava juice
• 1 bottle of pineapple juice
• 1 bottle of mixed fruit juice
• Nutmeg
• Cinnamon
• 1 can crushed or chunked pineapple
• 1 bottle marischino cherries
• 2 tsp Bitters
• 2 tsp Grenadine (amt based on color)
• 1 bottle of Light rum

A holiday favorite side dish that is sure to please even the pickiest eater.  Hold the marshmallows!

Potato Mixture

• 3 Cups Cooked, mashed Sweet Potatoes
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 TBSP Vanilla
• 1/2 Cup Butter
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• 3 Eggs

Topping

• 1 Cup Light brown Sugar
• 1/2 Cup margarine
• 1/2 Cup Flour
• 1 Cup Chopped Pecans

Here's a nice dish for you chicken and mushroom lovers.

• 5 lbs chicken thighs (and/or breasts)
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 soup can of dry or creamy sherry(your choice)
• 1 small bottle sliced mushrooms
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• Seasoning :  Adobo or your favorite

A holiday favorite in the islands is the orange holiday potato stuffing.

Another family staple when I was growing up was mom's chicken and rice.

Saturdays at my house growing up were known for one thing - boiled fish and fungi.  Mom's (Uranie Blanchard) recipe was pretty darned good. 

An island treat that's good for any occasion.  This recipe belongs to none other than my aunt Alicia Vante.

• 3 cups flour
• 3 level tablespoons margarine/butter
• ¾ tsp. Salt
• 3 flat tablespoons sugar
• 1 ½ cup water
• 3 heaping tsp Davis Baking Powder

Both the starter and the bread making portion must be carefully done but the product is well worth it!

Starter

• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 3 TBSP Instant Potatoes
• 1 Cup Warm Water

Bread

• 1/3 Cup Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Oil
• 1 TBSP Salt
• 1 Cup Starter
• 1 1/2 Cup Warm Water
• 6 Cups White Lily Bread Flour

As winter approaches, so too do the tasty pumpkin treats.  None is better than this one.

A perfect addition to any boiled  or fried fish dish.

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup corn meal