The Importance of Jamaican Independence Day
August 6th marks Jamaican Independence Day! Independence day means something different for every country. For Jamaica, citizens celebrate Jamaica’s independence from the United Kingdom. Here’s some background on how this all began. To start, not many people know that Jamaica…
Japanese Macrobiotic Diet
Trying to lose weight but nothing is working? The Japanese macrobiotic diet is a low-fat, high-fiber, high-complex carbohydrate, mainly vegetarian diet. This diet creates balance and vitality by using two Asian principles- yin and yang, which includes exercise, mental health,…
The Origins of the Most Popular Caribbean Foods – The Atlantic
In the 18th century, many West Africans were brought to the Caribbean as slaves to Great Britain. By 1807, over 1 million Africans were brought to the islands. In order to preserve their history and bring them luck, they brought…
Foodies in the Caribbean: St. Kitts and Nevis Edition
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a state composed of two islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The capital of this state is Basseterre and is located on the island of Saint Kitts. The island got its name from Cristopher Columbus,…
Grenada
Grenada, the Isle of Spice, is a small island country that lies in the Eastern Caribbean Sea. It’s capital, St. George’s, was named after Grenada’s founder, Saint George in 1650. Over decades, Grenada has become a port that exports different…
