Why You Should Start Collecting Contemporary Caribbean Art
Contemporary Caribbean Art has staked its claim on the international art market. At the top end of the multi-billion dollar global art industry, uber-wealthy collectors and investors...
An Exclusive Look at Chef Thia’s New Line of Signature Haitian Spices
An accomplished culinary expert and social media influencer known for Haitian-fusion cuisine and a larger-than-life personality, Cynthia Verna is adding a few new elements to...
The Sweet History of Caribbean Rum Cake and Black Cake
As the holiday season approaches, the Caribbean comes alive with traditions, one of the most cherished being the baking of rum cake and black cake....
Taste The Islands Recipe of The Week: Chef Thia
When creating her decadent dishes, Chef Cynthia Verna (affectionately known as “Chef Thia”) isn’t afraid to scour the globe for unique flavors. Her food infuses Caribbean, African,...
A Good Bellyful According to Jamaica’s “CG”
FRANZ HALL - Consul General | Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami
I was pleasantly surprised when I was asked by the producers of ‘Taste the Islands’ to...
Chef Creole: South Florida’s King of Caribbean Fusion Cuisine
Island Origins Director of Business Development Tamara Philippeaux recently had a chat with her old friend, celebrity chef and serial entrepreneur Ken Sejour, the...
Meet Cynthia “Chef Thia” Verna
Warm and honest, just like her food
If someone could blind you with a smile, Cynthia “Chef Thia” Verna would probably be the one to do it! With...
The Secret Lost Jamaican History of Chocolate Milk
Chocolate milk! This yummy beverage Whether served hot or cold, this yummy treat has become a sweet staple around the globe. The simple combination of milk and...
Upgrade your Holiday Rum Punch Recipe from Mixologist “Casanova”
If you're looking for an inventive holiday twist on your rum punch recipe, look no further that Barbadian mixologist Philip “Casanova” Antoine.
Known throughout the Caribbean nightlife scene,...
Dancehall Star Jahmiel’s Go-To Quarantine Dishes
Music and food are two of the Caribbean’s most sought-after exports. And perhaps no other regions loves both so much in equal measure. With this in mind,...
