The Calabash International Literary Festival 2014 has been over for going on four days now, and I am not yet quite recovered. From the welcome dinner for authors and press last Thursday night; to the Friday morning boat trip to Pelican Bar; to the opening of the Festival proper that evening with an emotional reading of … Continue reading Post Calabash post by Stephanie Saulter
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The Calabash Experience – The great views from Jack Sprat restaurant, Treasure Beach
A Family Affair at Calabash: Lit Fest hosts First Family of Kenyan Letters
This year’s Calabash International Literary Festival, Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1, at Jakes in Treasure Beach, will welcome Ngugi wa Thiong’o, the famed Kenyan writer whose richly imaginative and politically aware novels have become classics in world literature, Jamaica’s Observer reports. But he will not be coming alone. As it happens, Ngugi wa … Continue reading A Family Affair at Calabash: Lit Fest hosts First Family of Kenyan Letters
The Calabash Experience – Island Potluck at Jack Sprat-Treasure Beach
Check out this brief documentary on Jamaican food as experienced at Jack Sprat-Treasure Beach ...certainly a part of The Calabash Experience. Located on the western end of the property, cushioned in its very own bay, Jack Sprat serves up seafood prepared to your preference in a relaxed outdoor setting. But let’s not forget the pizza—it’s … Continue reading The Calabash Experience – Island Potluck at Jack Sprat-Treasure Beach
Moments from Calabash 2014
This year’s Calabash audience had the rare opportunity of hearing from the immensely talented Jamaica Kincaid – first in an amusing reading from her latest book, and then in a insightful and engaging conversation with Kwame Dawes.
Jamaica Kincaid at Calabash Photo by DJ Miller
This year’s Calabash audience had the rare opportunity of hearing from the immensely talented Jamaica Kincaid – first in an amusing reading from her latest book, and then in a insightful and engaging conversation with Kwame Dawes. The interchange included Kincaid’s description of the impact the Concise Oxford Dictionary had on her, as the only thing she had to read – punishment handed down to her seven-year-old self to copy out pages of “Paradise Lost” – passing comment on letters to the Corinthians from “the constipated Paul” – and her request for a picture of the Calabash audience, which she said included the most black people she had ever seen at a reading, proving that black people do read (and write!)
I was also honoured to have been asked to participate in the celebration of this year’s featured book at Calabash 2014…
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A Literary Festival in Paradise – Jamaica Calabash 2014
via Happenings | A Literary Festival in Paradise. Jamaica’s rocky, arid south coast is refreshingly low on tourist traffic compared with the bustling north — which is just how fans of the beloved bohemian hideaway Jake’s Hotel like it. This weekend, 27 modern literary legends will descend upon the rural seaside town of Treasure Beach … Continue reading A Literary Festival in Paradise – Jamaica Calabash 2014
Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Callaloo/Spinach Rice
A one pot meal is an easy way to make dinner for your family, especially when you are pressed for time. Today we give you a great recipe that will take care of that. The Callaloo is a popular Jamaican vegetable that is used in various dishes, but if you are in the U.S. or elsewhere where this vegetable is not available, you can substitute with Spinach or even Cabbage. Check out the recipe below.
A one pot meal is an easy way to make dinner for your family, especially when you are pressed for time. Today we give you a great recipe that will take care of that. The Callaloo is a popular Jamaican vegetable that is used in various dishes, but if you are in the U.S. or elsewhere where this vegetable is not available, you can substitute with Spinach or even Cabbage. Check out the recipe below.
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 15m
Cooking time: 30m
Ingredients
For 6 people (
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- 1 ounce(s) Anchor Butter, unsalted
- 2 ounce(s) onion
- 1 ounce(s) garlic, chopped
- 1 ounce(s) escallion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon(s) thyme
- 1 teaspoon(s) pimento
- 1 teaspoon(s) scotch bonnet pepper
- 4 ounce(s) Callaloo/Spinach
- 1 pound(s) White Rice
- 3 cup(s) water
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
- 1 ounce(s) granulated sugar
- 1 packet(s) Cock Soup Mix
- 2 floz Coconut Milk
Callaloo/Spinach Rice Directions
In a pot over a low flame, melt butter and saute…
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Jamaica Epicurean Escape
A week long culinary festival that offers several different type of activities. It takes place May 22 to May 29, 2014. The main festival takes place on Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, Richmond, St.Ann, which is ideally placed in the centre of Jamaica’s north coast. You can attend one or all the events and in each case you will enjoy a truly unique culinary experience plus first class musical entertainment.
A week long culinary festival that offers several different type of activities. It takes place May 22 to May 29, 2014. The main festival takes place on Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, Richmond, St.Ann, which is ideally placed in the centre of Jamaica’s north coast. You can attend one or all the events and in each case you will enjoy a truly unique culinary experience plus first class musical entertainment.
Jamaica Epicurean Escape
The festival is a versatile family event targeting an extensive profile of patrons including food and wine enthusiasts, culinary specialists, music and art lovers, trendsetters and just those persons seeking a relaxing and entertaining day with friends and family.
Our patrons will be able to taste from over 32 food stations, participate in seminars, chef demonstrations, and a lot more. Another important component of the festival is culinary education aimed at expanding the knowledge base of our patrons around…
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Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean – Chikungunya mosquito virus
via Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean - Yahoo News. SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic (AP) — They suffer searing headaches, a burning fever and so much pain in their joints they can barely walk or use their hands. It's like having a terrible flu combined with an abrupt case of arthritis. Hospitals … Continue reading Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean – Chikungunya mosquito virus
“The Poetry of Derek Walcott 1948-2013” Review: The Caribbean Delivered with Wit and Colour
In his recent review of Derek Walcott’s poetry, John McAuliffe writes that the poet’s range went “from Marley to Pryor and from Gauguin to Yeats.” Don’t miss this eloquent review. Here are excerpts with a link to the full piece below:
Jamaica Pen Publishers 