Busting 5 Insane Nutrition and Fitness Myths
It is easy to become confused. Scrolling through social media, visiting your favorite websites or chatting with armchair experts exposes you to many nutrition...
A Chat with Ayana Crichlow
Children's book author Ayana Crichlow with her illustrator / daughter Makeda Brown
Ayana Malaika Crichlow is a Trinidadian-born freelance writer, author, blogger and poet. Her articles can be...
The Culinary Side of South Florida’s Caribbean-American Events
Bring your hungry belly and your dancing shoes!
As if you needed another reason to visit the beautiful sunshine state! Along with the inviting beaches, cultural diversity and...
How these Caribbean Designers are transforming Activewear
Forget your basic gym sweats. Today’s Caribbean designers are reimagining activewear worthy of the runway as well as the weight room, incorporating bold prints and modern, sexy...
Chef Irie’s Curried Peanut Chicken
Recipe by Chef Irie
In his exploration of Dutch Caribbean cuisine, Chef Irie came across a recipe for savory curried peanut chicken and long beans. The Thai influence...
Eat Your Way Through The Local Caribbean Delights of South Florida
South Florida is home to a veritable smorgasbord of purveyors of tropical flavors, textures, and treats. A number of these Caribbean food spots, caterers, and packaged food...
Chef Thia’s Tasso de Dinde (Fried Turkey)
Recipe by Chef Thia
In Haiti, turkey is eaten as commonly as chicken. Chef Thia created this recipe on an episode of the Taste the Islands TV show,...
Best Attractions to Explore Caribbean Black and Indigenous History
At a time when the world has grown more aware than ever about the Black community’s continued struggle for equality, a demand for a new type of...
The Best Reggae Festivals (That Aren’t in Jamaica)
Thanks to its infectious beat and positive messages, reggae music has gone far beyond its island origins, inspiring fans everywhere. So it's no surprise some of the...
Chef Thia’s Stovetop Pain Patate
Recipe by Chef Thia
Sweet potato pudding recipes have many iterations throughout the Caribbean. In this version, familiar elements like baking spices and raisins are present, but so...
