This is “Small Bites,” a South Florida Sun Sentinel feature with tiny tidbits on the food and beverage scene — because we know that sometimes you just don’t have room for a long article. You want a ...

I’ve done a few cruises to the Caribbean, always to different ports. But no matter where we anchored, these little yellow, hexagon–shaped boxes were everywhere to be found. Sold in every gift shop and ...

Booze and desserts have a long history together, whether it's a classic bourbon- or brandy-drenched fruit cake or a traditional rum cake. There are tons of ways to incorporate liquor into baked goods, ...

Where do I even begin with my love affair with rum cake? I don’t remember the first time I had it, but I can’t even remember a time in my life when I didn’t know what it was. I remember wanting to ...

This aging process adds depth and warmth, making dark rum a perfect pairing for cakes that feature bold, warm flavors — think traditional rum cakes, spiced bundts, and chocolate pound cakes. Add about ...

In my recurring anxiety dream, hordes of friends are streaming into my apartment for a party while I keep opening kitchen cabinets and finding only two cans of black beans. What’s reassuring is that I ...

Heather Gillis was helping out a friend when she came across a stack of handwritten traditional recipes. Her eyes lit up. She asked her friend if she could have them and then spent the following weeks ...