Revisiting- 12 Years a Slave
The multiple Oscar-winner "12 Years a Slave", is more than just a brilliant movie. Harvard University Professor of History, Henry Gates, described it as “The most vivid and authentic portrayal of American slave...
Sydney Williams – A Story of Mr. El Sid O
The Williams family of the Lafayette region is famed for the number of zydeco musicians it can claim, This roll call includes Nathan Williams, leader of The Zydeco Cha-Chas, Dennis Williams, the guitarist extra...
Rivers Frederick- Transcended challenges and limitations of the American South
One of Creole Louisiana’s most accomplished figures, Dr. Rivers Frederick, transcended the challenges and limitations of the late 19th and early 20th century American South an...
Creole – In Appreciation of the Kreol Dialect
Creole is spoken in many regions across the globe, with each region putting its own spin on Creole communication. Rich and diverse, Creole is actually several languages and many distinctive dialects, with roots...
Myths That Might Be Ruining Your Love Life
There is probably more dating and relationship advice out there, than you could go through in a hundred lifetimes. In addition, the worst part is, a lot of it is either ambiguous or in direct conflict with what...
Curved Spine Scoliosis, Symptoms and Treatments
After birth, the skeletal system continues to grow and develop. One of the most important elements of the skeletal system is the spine, which protects the spinal cord and supports the upper body. Scoliosis...
How to Photograph Sunsets and Dawn
Why blue and red/orange skies?
When I started in photography the ‘golden rule’ was to take photographs only between 10am and 2pm; ‘when the light was at its best’! Of course nowadays we have come to realis...
Louisiana Creole Culinary Lagniappe
Kreol Magazine Exclusive with a Louisiana Creole Gourmet & Scholar John la Fleur II
by John La Fleur II
Most folks don't know that the Louisiana Native-Americans were cooking their own 'kom...
Seared Scallops with Curried Pumpkin, Roasted Pumpkin seeds and Pumpkin & Maple dressing
By Chef Craig Jones, The Cliff at Cap Restaurant, St. Lucia
Prep: 10-15 minutes
Cooking: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
• 1lb (1/2 kg) fresh hand div ed Scallop s
• 800g pumpkin
• 200g heavy cream
• 20...
Louisiana’s Rich Gumbo Culture
By John la Fleur II, Louisiana Creole Gourmet & Scholar
Prep: 10-15 minutes
Cooking: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
• I pot of fresh steamed white rice
• Fresh fine herbs
• ...
BélO – Natif Natal
Haitian International artist BélO has released his new album titled Natif Natal (Native Born). The album expresses BélO as a passionate and extremely talented composer. The social crusader is first a lyricist b...
Sanovnik Destang- The Rise of St. Lucia’s Newest Entrepreneur
St. Lucia is one of the most highly-regarded tourist destinations in the world. As a pre-eminent destination in the Caribbean, St. Lucia has been on an upward trend as a tourism hotspot since the early 1990s. I...
Haiti- An unknown and undiscovered Caribbean Treasure
From the revolutionary eras until modern times, Haiti has been a destination for American businessmen and tourists. Following the 2010 earthquake, the present government of Haiti under President Michel Martelly...
Trinidad & Tobago – A Recipe for Tourism Success
Trinidad and Tobago, the twin-island Caribbean nation situated off the coast of Venezuela, continues to develop its tourism infrastructure with exceptional results.
International tourists - some 460,000 of the...
BélO – Promoting Haiti through Song
Haiti is a nation that has struggled for stability and prosperity for centuries. The people of Haiti are not strangers to plight, but the world rapidly loses interest in helping Haiti combat its ...