Pinapalia - beginning and ending with cocktails!

The Whale Watcher, made here by Faith on the Alaskan Dream ship the Baranof - pineapple juice, Bacardi Rum, Blue Curacao and a cherry!

This is a collection of pineapple marvels, many of which were shared with us by family and friends.

My cousin Jenny enjoyed a pineapple gelato on a Mediterranean cruise!

Catherine T spotted this pineapple cart in Porto, Portugal!

Lyndall enjoyed this delicious juice in Hawaii!

Catherine K spotted these fabulous shoes in Tokyo! I hope she bought herself a pair!

Many thanks to Phyl and Greg for these magnificent earrings!!! Modelled by Ella!

Ann's knifty bottle opener!

Roadside pineapples !

Beautiful mural at the Haymarket, Sydney!

Delicious Chili and Pineapple Sauce from the Dungog markets. Thanks Sue! 

Jelly from Iran!

Pineapple and Cinnamon Mood Tea! 

Tasty Pineapple and Mountain Pepper Sauce. Thanks Ella!

The Mary Pickford cocktail

60ml white rum; 40ml pineapple juice; 1 teaspoon Maraschino liqueur; 2 teaspoons grenadine; cherry for garnish

Place the rum, pineapple juice, Maraschino liqueur and grenadine in a cocktail shaker. Add 2 handfuls of ice and shake until cold.

Strain the drink into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry if desired.