"Cooking The Bahamian Way!" Bahamian Cuisines and More!

Have you visited The Bahamas 🇧🇸 and savoured a few of their famous cuisines around the islands? Perhaps there were some you haven't and can't wait to try... 

Here's an opportunity to make them right in the privacy of your kitchen. Whether you're next door in Florida or miles away in California. 

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COOKING THE BAHAMIAN WAY - By Isolene M. Rolle

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Hardcover: 240 pages
Language: English
ISBN-9: 978-976-8231-23-9
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: Approx. 1 pound

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"THE BAHAMAS IS STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS!"

The Bahamas: 700 Islands, Rocks & Cays

All over the world when one says 'vacation' The Bahamas comes to mind. Why? well it's tranquility, great food, a diverse of warm and friendly people and of course it's white sandy beaches; is what draws thousands to the islands each and every year.

Though this year (2019) two (2) islands - "Freeport" the country's 2nd largest city and "The Abacos" were devastated by the monster Hurricane "Dorian", the other 14 developed islands were fortunately spared and are still fully functioning, welcoming all travelers. 
The two islands impacted by Dorian are in the process of rebuilding hopefully,bigger and better than before. 

Many don't know that The Bahamas is a chain of 700 islands, rocks and Cays just Southeast of Florida. The more developed islands being New Providence (Nassau) which is the largest city, then the outer islands Eleuthera, San Salvador, The Exumas, Andros, Long Island, Cat Island, Rum Cay, Ragged Island, Bimini, Acklins/Crooked Islands and more. 
Each has its own unique features and attractions. Lots of folks prefer these "Family of Islands" as opposed to Nassau city when they seek peace and quiet. 

Believe it or not many celebrities such as; Michael Jordan, Johnny Depp, John Travolta, David Copperfield, Nicholas Cage, and Oprah; just to name a few own islands and homes in The Bahamas. 

Nassau City on the Island of New Providence, has the largest population. Most tourists visit Nassau, Bahamas because, like every other city in the world there is more to see and do. So, if you are planning a trip to this beautiful country here are just a few things to consider:

WHAT TO EAT:

The minute you land on the Bahamian soil do ensure your stomach is on "E" as in empty! The choices of restaurants are endless and can be found all over. If, however, you are in Nassau and interested in a more casual setting you may want to try "The Fish-Fry" at Arawak Cay. 
There you can find lots of food stalls selling delicious native cuisines such as; Conch Fritters, Cracked Conch, Conch Salad, Bahamian Peas n' Rice, with Grilled or Fried Fish, Shrimp, Conch and Crab everything you can name... it's like seafood haven!
If you prefer soup dishes, then it's the Boil fish, Stew fish, or Steamed fish which is usually served at breakfast but can be eaten anytime of the day!

Many upscale restaurants are also throughout the islands if your preference is Fine Dining if you want to celebrate a special occasion or dinner for TWO! 

DRINKS:

If you are a cocktail lover you will love the many tropical beverages like Bahama Mama, Goombay Smash, and the Yellow Bird.

Imported beer can be found on the island but, why not try the popular Bahamian beers "Sands" & "Kalik" which are locally brewed.

WHAT TO DO:

Dare-devils will enjoy the many water features like Parasailing, Jet ski, Banana boat ride, snorkeling and scuba diving.

Through the day you can shop at the Straw Market, located downtown Nassau which sells handmade straw baskets, hats, bags and Bahamian paraphernalia.

Nightlife is when the locals clubs are most exciting, where you can sing karaoke, listen to live bands, local Dj's and dance the night away.

Off Island Adventures: 

Blue Lagoon Island & Dolphin Encounters

Have you ever swam with or been kissed by a dolphin? 

Both of these excursions require a boat ride, which is just three miles offshore. Blue Lagoon is a fun-filled island where you go beaching all day.

At Dolphin Encounters, the dolphins there are quite similar to the movie "Flipper" ... smart, and fun to watch. You will have the opportunity to interact with the Dolphins and even swim along with them. Sounds scary right? ...It's amazing!

ATLANTIS RESORT - PARADISE ISLAND

This is a very popular Resort in Nassau. It is an experience within itself, with a huge selection of marine life, pools, restaurants, a world class Casino, and thrilling water slides.  You would definitely need to extend your visit or make another trip to enjoy the full pleasure of Atlantis and Nassau's mainland.  

Beautiful, clear beaches of The Bahamas are usually the main features of the islands; and to some it is enough but what would your trip be if you did not experience the Bahamian culture.  

"Junkanoo" is a huge part of the Bahamian culture. The biggest parade takes place around Christmas, then again in the New Year; though samples can be seen and heard at different venues throughout the island.  

The best way to describe Junkanoo is unique, loud, and energetic, consisting of cowbells, drums, and whistles, all crafted by the natives then performed as a parade.

Many cruise ship passengers only get to experience a few hours of the Bahamian islands, and all can agree it is definitely not long enough. 

So, if you do decide to visit I suggest you start planning and saving now, you won't regret it!

Q: Were The Bahamas destroyed by Hurricane Dorian?

A: No, after Hurricane Dorian, 2 islands (The Abacos and Freeport) are currently rebuilding. However, 14 other islands were completely unaffected and are welcoming travellers.

Congratulations to Kanye & Kim West - It's A Boy!

Congratulations to Kanye & Kim West - And It Is A Boy! 

Kim gave birth early this morning about 3 weeks before her Christmas due date. The news came from Kim's website saying:

"Mother and son are doing well."

The couple were expecting the little prince but now it is confirmed little Nori is now a big sister!

We can't wait to see the cutie! Stay tuned...

Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West have yet to choose a name for baby number two. Ellen has some suggestions that will start them in the right direction!

Nicki Minaj's Brother: Jelani Maraj Charged with Raping a 12 yr old!

WOW! Female Rapper Nicki Minaj's Older brother Jelani Maraj, 37, is charged with raping a 12-year-old child!

UPDATE: 2019

Maraj and his legal team appealed the case but a judge denied it. This was Maraj’s final chance at beating the case. He claims that the charges are “bogus” and it was an attempt to extort Nicki Minaj out of $25 million.

“These are a bunch of lies. There’s a big, big motive to lie here which I can’t get into right now. But these are false accusations.”

Maraj could face life behind bars. His sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 18.

You may remember Nicki's instagram posts earlier this year, where she proudly attended her brother's wedding. It is said she dished out $30k for Jelani's marriage to longtime girlfriend Jacqueline Robinson who lives in Baldwin, New York.

Jelani Maraj, 37, was reportedly arraigned yesterday on charges of first-degree rape and first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child.

Details about the alleged rape, such as the victim's gender and date of the molestation, have not been revealed of course.

Jelani Maraj, was offered a new plea deal in his child rape case. When I read the headline, I thought that was good news but I was sadly mistaken. His DNA matched semen that was found on the 12-year-old’s clothes. The rapper will have to disown her brother considering how she felt about Tyga dating Kylie Jenner before she turned 18-years-old.

Recipe Ideas: "Keep It Simple"

Traditional Chicken and Rice

2 pounds chicken thighs with skin and bone

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup Mahatma® Long Grain Rice

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

3/4 cup water

1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads

1 bay leaf

1 cup frozen peas (not thawed)

Garnish: chopped flat-leaf parsley

Pat chicken dry and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper (total). Heat butter and oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet (at least 2 inches deep) over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then brown chicken, turning once, about 10 minutes total. Transfer chicken with tongs to a plate.

Pour off all but 2 tablespoon fat from skillet. Cook onion and garlic with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth, water, saffron, and bay leaf and bring to a full boil. 
Nestle chicken in rice, keeping as much rice around (rather than under) chicken as possible, and add juices from plate. Simmer, covered tightly with lid, over low heat until chicken is cooked through, rice is tender, and most of liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. 
Remove from heat and stir in peas. Cover with a kitchen towel and then lid and let stand until all of liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

Makes 4 servings.

Simple Green Salad & Vinaigrette  

2 teaspoons sherry vinegar

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 small clove garlic, peeled, green germ removed, and minced

1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

7 ounces (210 g) mixed salad greens (8 cups, loosely packed), rinsed, patted dry, and torn into bite-size pieces.

Place the vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard, and garlic in a medium-size bowl and whisk together until blended. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the dressing is emulsified.

Add the greens and toss well until they are coated with the dressing. Season with pepper to taste and serve the salad immediately. 

 Makes 4 servings.

DESSERT::::

Prep: 20 mins.

Ready In: 4 h 20 minutes

Double Layer Pumpkin Pie


4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 cup cold milk
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of milk, and sugar until smooth. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread into bottom of crust.
Pour 1 cup of milk into large bowl, and thoroughly mix in pudding mix, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. When thickened, spread over cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate: 4 hours, or until set.

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San Bernardino Massacre: 14 people killed; 1 to 3 suspects still on loose

San Bernardino Massacre: 14 people killed; 1 to 3 suspects still on loose

Site of Shooting

A hunt is underway for 1 to 3 suspects, who was said to be seen leaving in a Black SUV (YUKON) responsible for the Mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, at a center for people with developmental disabilities, at least 14 people were killed and 14 other people were wounded.

Up to 6:15 there may have been a suspect or person shot, The swat teams are on the road to what looks like a live chase ... developments are still underway! 

WATCH LIVE: abc7.com/live

Developments from CNN:

• The suspects were armed with long guns, Burguan told reporters. "These were people that came prepared. ... They were armed with long guns, not hand guns," he told reporters. Most of the victims were "centrally located in one area of the facility," Burguan said. Police didn't exchange gunfire with the shooters, he added.

• "At this point, I know one of your questions is going to be 'Is this a terrorist incident?' I will tell you right now we do not know if this is a terrorist incident," David Bowdich, an assistant director for Los Angeles FBI's office told reporters.

• The shootings were in the conference center at the Inland Regional Center, the center's executive director, Lavinia Johnson, told CNN. She believes the county's Department of Public Health was having a holiday party there. Johnson said the fire alarm went off in her building, and people began to evacuate but then the order came to stay in place. Later police came and took people out of their offices.

• The three suspects are believed to be armed with AK-47-type weapons, a local law enforcement official told CNN.

• President Barack Obama restated his call for more gun control reforms in the wake of the mass shooting. Speaking to CBS News, Obama said Congress should act in a bipartisan manner to close loopholes, including one that allows people on the TSA no-fly list to legally purchase firearms

• Four adults have been transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center, and the hospital is expecting three more patients, hospital spokeswoman Briana Pastorino said. She did not describe the nature of the patients' wounds. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center has received eight patients, an employee who didn't want to be named told CNN.

• The bomb squad found a suspicious package on the second floor of a building and determined it is "not normal," a law enforcement source told CNN. They are going to handle it with a robot, the source added.

• A woman who works at a building where the shootings occurred texted her father: "Shooting at my work. People shot." The father told CNN affiliate KABC his daughter told him 10 to 20 people were shot.

• The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were responding, agency representatives said.

• Wednesday's shooting occurred at the Inland Regional Center, a facility for people with developmental disabilities. It is unclear how many people were at the facility at the time of the shooting.

The center's Facebook page says it employs nearly 670 people at its facilities in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, providing service to more than 30,200 people.

It aims to "work on a personal, one-on-one basis with people with developmental disabilities to make their lives better as they define it." No information is yet available on how many people were at the facility at the time of the shooting.

People pray on the San Bernardino Golf Course, across the street from where a mass

"Juice Beauty" - The Organic Solution - Buy this Christmas Season!

It's that time of the year! Looking for that perfect Christmas Gift for your Mom, Sister or Significant Other?  
"Juice Beauty", a healthy way for that special someone to keep their body looking healthy from head to toe. Check it out!



Juice Beauty… high efficacy yet authentically organic beauty solutions masterminded by a California team passionate about healthy lifestyles and whose organic products are backed by powerful science.

It all started when Karen Behnke, serial wellness entrepreneur, who built one of the first corporate wellness companies in the country, developed a keen interest in personal care products upon becoming pregnant with her first child at the age of 40. She was astounded to learn that, although the skin absorbs over 60% of what is placed on it, there were very few available healthy personal care products that worked well.

Karen subsequently bought the name “Juice Beauty” and launched the Company. Juice Beauty’s mission is to bring high efficacy, authentically organic, and pleasurable beauty solutions to people worldwide. Juice Beauty is proud to fulfill this mission with their clinically validated products supported by solid eco-values including the purchasing from certified organic farmers and manufacturing with California’s sun (solar power).

Karen has assembled a team of experienced professionals and scientists who are pioneering organic efficacy within the beauty products industry. Juice Beauty, with its unique antioxidant packed organic juice base, is featured in retailers throughout North America and Asia and was awarded its first patent for the unique Green Apple Peel formulation.

Clinically Validated Age Defying and Blemish Clearing Results
Juice Beauty uses powerful ingredients such as alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, DMAE, peptides, fat soluble Vitamin C and essential fatty acids for optimum results proven by clinical studies that have shown an 85% reduction in free radical skin cell damage (which means less wrinkles and sun spots!).

Authentically Organic Antioxidant Juice Base
Most beauty products that use “organic” in their marketing use only a few organic ingredients in a water base, making the total organic content dilute and often less than 5%. Instead of the typical water base that cannot be certified “organic or pesticide free,” Juice Beauty puts over 100 USDA certified organic powerful ingredients into a 100% certified organic juice base (made from over 30 different juices) thus bringing the total organic content up to 98% in every product.


Commitment to Healthy Ingredients

The Juice Beauty team continually searches the West Coast for the purest, most effective organic ingredients, including organic juices, aloe vera, honey, botanicals, plant oils, and raw cane sugar from farms that specialize in sustainable and organic farming.

These amazing formulations are made without parabens, petroleum, propylene or butylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, pesticides, phthalates, artificial dyes or synthetic fragrances.

My Amazon Shoes (Heels) Review

Breckelle's Isabel-01 D-Orsay Pumps-Shoes, Black Pu, 9

MY REVIEW:
I bought this shoe in May 2017. I still have it in 2019 😀 no peeling or cracking. Good condition. When I first wore it the heel was sturdy, though i'm not a huge fan of ankle belts, this one was comfortable. It is great for a formal or casual event. The US size 9 is true to its size. 
I think it may be temporarily discontinued; but if you find it again it would be a great buy.

Delicacy

Delicacy Women's Delicacy-06 Dress Pumps Shoes

MY REVIEW:
I bought this shoe in August 2015, I must say that I expected it to be as gorgeous as it looked on screen, but not as comfortable as it actually is. I wore these for hours, they are extremely sexy, appealing to the eyes, and I received tons of compliments, so Yes! I would definitely recommend this for any formal event. Oh! and they fit perfectly in US sizes. Note: These also come in black and silver. 

Anne Michelle Enzo-01N Ankle Strap Open Toe Stiletto High Heel Dress Sandal

MY REVIEW:

I bought this shoe in July 2015, It took a month or two for me to break-them-in because I must admit buying these were just spur of the moment, however when I did, I personally did not love the color + suede combination. This is just my feeling. They are not too high or low so the comfort was okay. Otherwise the shoe is everything that is advertised. I found the cost reasonable as well. They fit perfectly in US sizes. Comes in numerous colors and textures which I plan to get in every color 😊! Go for it!