Tis’ the season to drink kremas, eat Haitian patties, and be merry. It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year. When Haitian food is added to…
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Feb
Feb
You may have seen this once or twice where mom or grandma is cooking diri blan and suddenly takes the rice water that she had set aside and gulps it. If you’ve never seen that before, it’s definitely one that might have you wondering “what are you doing?”. As it turns out there are several […]
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Feb
Feb
A big part of Haitian culture is finding natural ways to do things. We see it in the way we seek out medicine or ingredients we use in our food. We like it fresh and we like for it to be natural. Kitchen cleaning should be no different. This is after all where the magic […]
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Feb
Feb
This is a simple yet creative way to style your dinnerware. Best of all, it’s quick and easy – only items needed are cloth napkins and utensils. 1. First, fold the cloth napkin in half – exposing the back of the napkin. It should now take the shape of a rectangle. Fold it in […]
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Feb
Feb
The essential ingredient of delicious chocolates is actually cocoa powder. Cocoa powder is produced from beans (actually seeds) from inside the cacao plant’s fresh fruit. In Haiti, cacao has grown in many geographical regions including Petite-Riviere-de-l’Artibonite, Grand’Anse, Camp Perrin, Belle Anse, and Tiburon. Darker chocolate contains the greatest amount of cocoa powder, which happens to […]
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Feb
Feb
Lemons water is sure to boost your immune system, improve your digestive systems, and cleanse your skin from the inside out. Enjoy a refreshing glass or two of lemon water everyday. Just the thought of a lemon’s sourness might actually have your lips puckering right now. Well, the good news is you don’t have to […]
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Feb
Feb
In a traditional Haitian household, herbal remedies is viewed as a reliable source of natural medicine. These healing leaves can be soothing to the mind, body, and spirit. As always, be sure to consult your doctor. Ginger tea | Thé Gingembre. Ginger tea has many health benefits. The most common use for ginger is in […]
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Feb
Feb
Have you ever pulled out an avocado from your fridge and wondered why it’s not ripe yet or spent time in the produce isle unsure if the fruit is ripe? Sometimes it can be confusing trying to figure it out. Here are a few quick tips to help remove the guesswork with picking produce and […]
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Dec
Dec
On January 1, we celebrate a new year and Haiti’s independence. It was on this date that Haiti became the first country to have ever successfully revolt against slavery. So as Haitians, we take great pride in our history as we celebrate each year with a traditional pumpkin soup known as Soup Joumou. Soup Joumou […]
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