We can't help but get excited about eating pancakes for dinner in recognition of Shrove Tuesday, especially when we add delicious toppings inspired by Bermudian favourites!   Ingredients: 4 large eggs 1 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat) 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla, extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup all purpose flour Additional melted butter   Powdered sugar     Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend first 6 ingredients. Gradually add flour; blend until smooth. Let stand 15 minutes.   Heat medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with butter. Add 2 generous tablespoons batter, tilting pan to coat bottom. Cook until golden on bottom, about 45 seconds. Turn pancake over. Cook until bottom is speckled with...

  With everything freshly baked and brewed, The Dockyard Pastry Shop is way beyond "coffee and a doughnut."         It's no secret that Dockyard has recently experienced a renaissance of sorts. Mega cruise ships have disembarked thousands of tourists at the historical venue, generating an influx of cash and new store openings, a rarity today as Bermuda experiences difficult economic times. Joerg Rudolf took advantage of this isolated economic boomlet and opened the doors to The Dockyard Pastry Shop in August 2011, a dream two years in the making. Having lived in Bermuda for the past 24 years, Rudolf has a firm understanding of Bermuda's market. He believes Bermudians have grown more aware of the importance of purchasing from bakeries that only use high-quality ingredients, a ...

It's a date!   Keep up to date in 2012 with Bermuda-inspired calendars and cards by local artists.    

  These little Bermuda treasures by local artists and retailers are perfect island gifts or tree ornaments.  

As a child, René enjoyed crocheting but like with many childhood hobbies, life became busy and she put down her crochet needles for many years. René took to crocheting scarves again for close family and friends, which led to orders and an exciting part-time money making opportunity. Recently, René decided it was time to hire assistance with production and chose fair trade producers to help with the increased demand. René is now part owner of Emily’s Fair Trade Company Ltd. with her father, Cedar artisan, Milton Hill Sr. and daughter, Reneeka Hill.                   Describe your crocheted scarves. "Some are made out of 100% baby alpaca, merino wool and kid mohair blend, alpine yarn, and a few items are made out of acrylic. The scarves have a unique style of croc...

This Friday, June 3rd, at the Bermuda Society of Arts, top local designers will debut their 2011 collections in the second Bermuda Fashion Collective. Aimed at encouraging local designers and providing a platform for them to display their work, the inaugural Bermuda Fashion Collective was a huge success making a second trip down the runway inevitable. Three of the participating designers spoke with TheBermudian.com about their inspirations, personal style and the future for Bermuda's fashion industry.   Anthony Dean Williams is a successful local designer with twenty-five years experience in designing and crafting his own garments. He believes that style is eternal, thus he centers his fashion line, Definitions by Dean, around timeless and classic designs always with an edgy silhouette ...

      Robyn Bardgett has found a way to make a business through two of her favourite things: cupcakes and jewellery! She joined forces with a friend to host jewellery parties where she also serves homemade cupcakes. “Nothing goes better than beautiful jewellery and delicious cupcakes,” she shared and I can just image the sparkle in her eye when she spoke those words! Robyn is inspired by colour and believes that one colour can create a range of emotions.         Though she applauds her mother’s cooking and baking, Ms. Bardgett admits that she didn’t spend much time in the kitchen with her. Robyn taught herself how to bake years later and is proud to claim that as her biggest accomplishment. She shared, “Baking and seeing the reaction that people get from eating...

      With spring arrival comes new growth- especially for Bermuda’s very own author, Catherine West. The historic Vietnam War was the backdrop for which West found inspiration to fulfill what became a three-year writing journey that eventually blossomed into becoming her first novel, Yesterday’s Tomorrow. Debuting this month, Yesterday’s Tomorrow is a poignant love story sure to engross readers by the paralleled and tumultuous battle of emotions between the two central characters, career-driven writer Kristin Taylor, and brooding photographer Luke Maddox. Relatable human drive, faith and passion are central themes as Kristin and Luke engage in their own battle, amidst the tumultuous Vietnam War, willing to risk it all for what they believe in.         West gracio...

  For the past seven years, Cindy Mitchell of Gem Designs, has watched her jewelry making hobby transform into a budding business. Cindy has always embraced jewelry as "wearable art" and originally, looking for a cost-effective alternative to more traditional jewelry, made pieces for her own personal wear. As it turned out, Cindy was her own greatest marketing tool! The overwhelming positive feedback from friends and family inspired her to share her craft with others.   Cindy's designs reflect her true passion for her craft and her love of experimentation. There is a piece for everyone's taste. In her line, she works with a wide variety of gems, semi-precious stones and metals. She shared with us the fun she has experimenting with different cuts of stones, color combinations, and patt...

  Over the past five years, Lynn Wahl has handcrafted over 150 of her highly custom, highly coveted handbags, or should we say handboxes? What makes Lynn's designs so special and so custom is the fact that they are fashioned from antique wooden cigar boxes. Each piece is truly a unique work of art, with all details from the handles to the unique appliqués handcrafted by Lynn.   The popularity of her handbags, which started as craft project with her daughter, has been simply astonishing. Perhaps their success lies in their ability to stir up "an emotional reaction", Lynn muses. Their appearance at a party will certainly not be missed and you can count on them as a conversation piece. Lynn has been wearing her own handbags for years and says she gets more compliments on them  than on ...