—Continued from previous page Many of the recipes are by the author, a noted chef, and these are interspersed with recipes selected from local chefs working on the island (aside from the restaurants, virtually every private home on Mustique has its own chef). The chapters are orga- nized by scenarios, including a beach lime, themed parties, and a midnight rendez- vous. Also included are anecdotes about life on Mustique from various residents and visi- tors. These range from enlightening through entertaining to wince-making, and are prob- ably of greatest interest to the Mustique deni- zens themselves. But the recipes are solid and every cook will find inspiration. This book is available at shops on Mustique or from www.macmillan-caribbean.com. This Old Boat by Don Casey, second edi- tion © 2009, International Marine. Hard cover, 548 pages, black-and-white photos and illustrations. For the owner who wants to turn a run- down fiberglass boat into a first-class yacht, this is the Bible. The first edition, published in 1991, became a classic, and this revised and expanded edition is better yet — and timely. It’s a great time to find a deal on “pre- owned” plastic boats, and with a bit of time, money and acquired skills you can refurbish a good old design into an admirable bluewa- ter cruising machine. As the author notes, “if you are looking at four-color brochures of a $400,000 boat, you can probably buy an equally capable boat on the used market for 20 percent of that amount, perhaps less.” He also notes that well-built fiberglass boats have proven to be nearly immortal and a resuscitated 20- to 40-year-old boat can deliver performance, comfort and safety equal to or bet- ter than a new boat. This soup-to-nuts tome takes you through a a logical, orderly process of bringing an ie bi / “oldie but goodie” to progressively better ‘ re 4 condition. Most of Heer is devoted to al IC ) ul I showing how to make desired changes, repairs and enhancements. It tells you 2 what tools and materials to use and how to | a BI | id if nea use them. 5 Don Casey writes, “Whether you will give your old boat a new life or it will give you one is hard to say.” Available at bookstores and. chandleries or Jrom wuw.internationalmarine.com. The Harbour Island Story, by Anne and Jim Lawlor, © 2008, Macmillan Caribbean. Soft cover, black-and-white photos, 320 pages. ISBN 978-0-333-9705 1-5, If you plan to head to the Bahamas, this book will enhance your understanding of its people and their history. Anne Lawlor was born on Harbour Island and is a professor of English at the College of the Bahamas. Her father was acclaimed historian Paul Albury. Harbour Island has been at the forefront of Bahamian history since the first set- tlers arrived. Its harbor encouraged trade and fishing while also sheltering privateers and wreckers. Seafaring and shipbuilding were life, and the list of boats built on the island from 1796 to 1843 is impressive. Eventually tourism took over from shipping, and today Harbour Island is the habitat of millionaires. How this two-square-mile island evolved from a place on which an early Dutch explorer found “nothing worth noting” (the Lucayan people had died out a century before) to a hot spot for celebri- ties is quite a story, and the Lawlors tell it thoroughly. This book is available from www.macmillan-caribbean.com. PICk. Urs Ahoy, Compass Readers! 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The Mustique Blues Festival takes place January 27 February 10, 2010, Breablast service begins at 8:00am. Lunch 11:00am - 6pm, and Dinner 7:30 until late. Come to Basil's for cocktails anytime and plan to attend the Wednesday Night Jump Up and BBQ. Call (784) 488-8350 or VHE 68. BASILS BOUTIQUE: Fabrics as bright as the sea and as light as aix.. perfect for island joy. Elegant island evening and playful day wea. For women, men and children, plus lots of T-shirts to take home. Basil’s Boutique also offers silver and gemstone jewelry. BASIL GREAT GENERAL STORE: There is nothing general about Basil's Great General Store. Bountifully stocked with fine French wines, cheese from Europe, gourmet jams and sauces. Imported cigars and an unusual collection of books not to be missed. Fine foods in Paradise. Call (784) 488-8407. ACROSS FOREVER: Imagine decorating your home with antiques from Bali and India. 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