George Crum – The Original Chips Maker
George Crum, born in 1824, is credited with inventing one of the most popular snacks in the world today - the potato chip.
Nana’s Creole Italian Table: Recipes and Stories from Sicilian New Orleans (The Southern Table)
Nana’s Creole Italian Table: Recipes and Stories from Sicilian New Orleans is a beautiful and informative cookbook that explores the rich culinary history.
Patricia Bath – Brightening The Future, One Procedure at a Time
Dr. Patricia Bath was a groundbreaking ophthalmologist who revolutionized cataract surgery with her invention of the Laserphaco Probe, a medical device used to remove cataracts using laser technology.
Cut from the Same Cloth – Creole Women of St. Landry Parish
From land-owning free people of color in an era of slavery to teachers and educators chronicling the past, the women of St. Landry Parish have left their mark on history and continue to add to the area’s intricate cultural tapestry. Here are two Creole women that reach across the fabric of time in a connection that shows they are cut from the same cloth – Manon Baldwin and Rebecca D. Henry.
Jazz à la Creole: French Creole Music and the Birth of Jazz – Book Review
In “Jazz à la Creole: French Creole Music and the Birth of Jazz,” author Caroline Vézina delves into the rich cultural history of French Creole music .
Exploring Creole Languages – Antillean Creole
Antillean Creole, also known as Antillean French Creole or simply Creole, is a French-based Creole language predominantly spoken in the Lesser Antilles. Various African, Amerindian, and European languages have significantly influenced Antillean Creole structure, lexicon, and syntax.
An African odyssey to Sierra Leone
Situated on West Africa’s southwest coast, The Republic of Sierra Leone is a tropical paradise, with a climate to match. Exceptionally diverse it offers world travellers an extensive range of unique environments to select from.
Picture Perfect – The Kreol Magazine Dual-Issue Release Event in Retrospect
In the bustling heart of the literary world, an event like no other took place recently, leaving an indelible mark on all who attended. Kreol Magazine, your window to Creole cultures and lifestyles, held a magnificent celebration to commemorate the release of our two most recent issues. It was not just an event but a vibrant tableau of authentic Creole life encapsulated within the heartwarming realm of communal gatherings.
Antoine Keller – A Medical Marvel, Embodying a Legacy of Healing
The remarkable journey of a distinguished Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon, Dr Antoine Keller, nurtured by heritage and fueled by unconditional Family Support.
Brook Benton – The musical versatility that made stardom a foregone conclusion
Throughout history, there have been so few artists who could exhibit the impressive versatility of Brook Benton.
Recipes by Terrence Jones – Louisiana Praline
Recipes by Terrence Jones - Louisiana Praline
Recipes by Creole Sauce Boss – Ol’ Time Chicken Fricasse’
One of the most satisfying Sunday meals was a fresh yard chicken smothered in a thick fricassee’. The flavour from a corn-fed, coupe-raised chicken was just unbeatable.
Creole Families of New Orleans – Book Review
In “Creole Families of New Orleans", The Macmillan Company brings to life the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans.
Philip B. Downing – Revolutionizing Mail Delivery: The Downing Letterbox
Philip B. Downing, born to formerly enslaved parents in South Carolina, made a significant contribution to the world by inventing the street letterbox.
A Jamaican Plantation: The History of Worthy Park 1670-1970
“A Jamaican Plantation: A History of Worthy Park 1670-1970” is an enlightening account of the establishment and development of Worthy Park, a Jamaican plantation town. Written by Richard Hart, a Jamaican historian, this book is an extensive examination of the economic, social, and political history of Worthy Park, which is renowned for its sugar cane production.