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Memories of Casa de Campo: Trees, Flowers and Gardens – From Heavenly to Humble

by Rebecca Silvestri

In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ post Carol Burke our wonderful weekly columnist reminisces about the beauty of Casa de Campo – the beautiful gardens, and all the different trees and flowers. Driving around Casa de Campo in the golf cart was always a great pastime.  Occasionally I would see a beautiful rainbow over Casa […]

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Me, an Italian Chef? Lesson 2; Fresh pasta – Ravioli, Spaghetti, Neopolitana Sauce

by Rebecca Silvestri

I think it was pretty clear from last week’s article that I will never be a particularly successful Italian chef, however I am not COMPLETELY inept and with plenty of guidance and more than a spoon full of help, I can cook! Last week I cooked pizza and this week I cooked homemade pasta and even if […]

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Valentines Day comes to Jumbo….teddy bears looking for a home!

by Rebecca Silvestri

This Sunday the 14th of February the entire world (practically) will be celebrating Valentines Day in some form or another – whether it’s ignoring it completely or going all out with gifts, romantic dinners and flowers. In the Dominican Republic it can sometimes be difficult to find ‘good-value’ nice gifts, fortunately for this Valentine’s Day Jumbo, our local […]

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