Category: Caribbean
Aunt Birdie's Pepperpot Soup
Traditions, such as how to prepare certain meals are generally passed from mother to daughter, the older women in the...
West Indian American Carnival Queen
The Labor Day weekend means one thing to New York’s West Indian American community: the West Indian American Carnival! Now...
Tambourine in Jamaican Music
Posted on
The tambourine or timbrel is an important musical instrument in Revival churches in Jamaica. It is also featured in mento,...
Pastor Brown and Mrs Brown
Posted on
The first time I saw Pastor Brown’s house, I had my friend stop so I could take a photo. It...
Tall ship, St. James
Posted on
Most visitors to Jamaica arrive in Montego Bay, but I doubt many know that it’s the capital of St. James,...
Codfish Fritters
Posted on
I love codfish fritters – tasty bite-size morsels of cooked codfish enveloped in light flour – but made them for...
Posted on
On July 21st, the Institute of Jamaica opened an historic exhibition entitled, Rastafari: Unconquerable! It is the first exhibition in...
Rhumba box, Jamaica
Posted on
While waiting in the immigration line at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay a few years ago, I...
Bath Fountain plaque
Posted on
I never made it to St. Thomas, located on Jamaica’s southeastern coast, until I was in high school. As part...
Rice and Peas with vegetables
Posted on
Welcome to another #FoodieTuesday! You can join the #FoodieTuesday linkup by – Adding the link to your foodie post in...