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In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ post, Carol Burke fondly recalls relaxing afternoons in Casa de Campo – relaxing in the garden or by the pool and enjoying a glass or two of champagne.
Honey, come and go with me,
Back to the West Indies,
Baby can’t you see I’m losing my pep and my energy.
What I need is…
Gin and coconut water
— Wilmoth Houdini — from an old Calypso song
Sometimes the hot afternoons in the Caribbean can take away your appetite for dinner.
When this used to happen, we could call the Casa de Campo room service department. They were always ready to deliver snacks and “appe-teasers” to the villa. There was an abundant menu of fast foods to get you ready for the evening.
There were the old favorite stand-bys for an exhausted day: chips with salted peanuts and cashews.
Box of Chips
For a snack that was pretty as well as delicious there were fruit baskets full of grapes, apples, and biscuits.
Fruit Basket with Flowers
For a stronger antipasto-style snack we could order the Deli Plate with a bread basket. This was great for when friends came by or for after sports, especially when served with a Presidente ceniza (a Presidente beer that’s so cold it looks like ashes).
Deli-style finger food
Best of all, when you wanted to get in the mood for an elegant evening, Casa de Campo would bring you brie canapés and caviar-stuffed quail eggs.
Canapés Under Glass
Sample these unusual delicacies along with a glass of Champagne, and you had the perfect way to finish a sultry tropical day.
