Explore! – St-Kitts & Nevis
With an active volcano, and plenty of trade winds, beautiful Nevis Island makes a nation with St Kitts, and is the quieter of the two isles. Gorgeous stretches of sand include Pinney’s Beach, while Black Sand B...
Recipes – Yellow butter cake
Yellow butter cake
Ingredients:
Butter - 1lb 8oz (680g)
Sugar - 1lb 10 oz (740g)
Salt - 1 & 1/4 teaspoon
Eggs - 15oz (425g)
Cake flour - 1lb 14oz (850g)
Baking powder - 1.25oz (35g)
Milk - 1l...
From driven businesswoman to beauty queen: Louisianan Creole entrepreneur Jackie Marks tells all
Whether she’s hard at work with her restaurants, leading charity work in Louisiana or inspiring young Creole people to achieve their dreams, Jackie Marks is a woman on a mission.
Jackie Marks is a Louisiana-ba...
Recipe – Louisiana Beef & Vegetable soup
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef short ribs
1 pound stew meat
2 quarts cold water
2 cups beef stock
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 can of tomato paste with garlic, basil ...
Explore! Where would you go next? – Dominica
Part of the Windward Islands, Dominica was French until 1763, becoming a British colony in 1805 before gaining independence in 1978.
While it’s wonderful to visit at any time of year, the raucous Mas Domink ca...
France-Albert René – Former Seychelles President’s bid to preserve the Creole heritage
Coming from what he describes as a "modest" family, France-Albert René went on to become the President of Seychelles from 1977 to 2004. He will be remembered as the leader who made "Creole" the country's offici...
Villaboy JayByrd – From the Gridiron to the Recording Studio
If you take the time to ask, you might be surprised what you could learn about a person, which may contrast significantly with your first-glance assumption of who they are and what they might become. Villaboy J...
Eartha Kitt (1927 – 2008) – Taking a Chance in Order to Enhance
Eartha Kitt is one of the 20th century's most famous people. A talented singer, performer, and actress, Kitt was from a mixed-race background that shaped her view of the world and her experiences in it. Learn m...
Central American Independence Day anniversary – Celebrations in London
15th September is a historic day in Central America, a date which marks the anniversary of the Independence of five Latin American countries. On this day in 1821, Spanish colonial rule officially came to an end...
Kerry Washington – Blazing a trail of talent on and off the screen
The public becomes so immersed in TV series that the actors and actresses who play characters become lost behind the role they are portraying. This is a sign of a job well done, and is certainly the case with K...
Marc Morial – A Creole Leader in America
The city of New Orleans is well-known as a vital city to the Creole culture in the United States. One of that city's native sons, Marc Morial, proudly guided the city as Mayor for two full terms and oversaw gre...
McHale Andrew – Promoting Growth and Investment in St. Lucia
In today's global economy, no country can sustain itself without investment from a variety of sources, both internal and external. The world is no longer suitable for isolationist policies, and those government...
Breadfruit Recipes
Thai Sakay Chuem (Breadfruit in Syrup)
Castor sugar is the main ingredient of Sakay Chuem. The methods of making Sakay Chuem is similar to other boiled syrup desserts.
Choose glutinous breadfruits and soak in ...
Book Reviews – All Saints’ Day Secrets
Author: Nicole Loughan
Country: Louisiana, USA
Genre: Novel
2013
There is a new mystery on the bayou. Lisette, a beautiful Creole teenager, died on the last day of school in a boating accident. When the pol...
Book Review – Le Malaise Creole: Ethnic Identity in Mauritius
Author: Rosabelle Boswell
Country: Mauritius
Genre: History
2006
How does one explain the poverty and marginalization of a group that lives in a remarkably successful economy and peaceful society? A native ...