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.
Tag: Culture
Woman Work by Maya Angelou
I've got the children to tend The clothes to mend The floor to mop The food to shop Then the chicken to fry The baby to dry I got company to feed The garden to weed I've got shirts to press The tots to dress The cane to be cut I gotta clean up this … Continue reading Woman Work by Maya Angelou
Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? 'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells Pumping in my living room. Just like moons and like … Continue reading Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I'm … Continue reading Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou
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
Death of a Literary Giant – Maya Angelou – at 86
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust; this is the fate promised to all men and Maya Angelou has certainly, now preceded us to partake in this rite of the dead. She died at the age of 86 and the world awoke on May 28, 2014 to a very sad news indeed. Maya Angelou was probably … Continue reading Death of a Literary Giant – Maya Angelou – at 86
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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The Taino Indians, Native Americans of the Caribbean
The Taino Indians: Native Americans of the Caribbean “Who are the Tainos? The U.S. Government says they are extinct, but they are not. Most likely you might know them as Latinos, a Spanish speaking person of Latin American (the Spanish speaking part of the Americas, south of the U.S.) descent. Not all, but many modern … Continue reading The Taino Indians, Native Americans of the Caribbean
Pentagon: Army to review controversial ban on twists, other natural black hairstyles
When there is an issue that millions of people can relate to, it is worth fighting for; for the right to be done. The Pentagon said Tuesday that the military would review controversial grooming policies that led some to accuse the Army of racial bias. Grooming guidelines released in late March, known as Army Regulation 670-1, … Continue reading Pentagon: Army to review controversial ban on twists, other natural black hairstyles
Jamaica Pen Publishers 