News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
By Jasmin Kearse, Founder/CEO Fountain of Life Coaching Services, Juicin’ with Jazz Juice Bar Juice cleansing has become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to detoxify the body and improve overall health. A juice cleanse involves consuming only fresh fruit and vegetable juices for a period of time, typically three to seven days. […]
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International Coffee Day feels very different this year. Introduced by the International Coffee Organization (ICO) on October 1 2015 to raise awareness of the product and the challenges faced by producers, the day has usually focused on how low prices paid for unroasted beans barely cover farmers’ costs – let alone support their families. Not
Coffee bean prices have doubled in the past year and may double again – what’s going on? Read More »
Very few people realize just how closely tied the United States and the Virgin Islands (USVI), are. For example, as a U.S. territory, no passport is needed to visit any of the three main is-lands of St. John, St. Thomas, or St. Croix. Many have chosen to take advantage of this unique situation – transforming
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by Mashari Grissom Signature restaurants are valued treasures in our communities–especially the ones with good food. Take St. Croix for example, a beautiful island within the Virgin Islands that was recently hit with Hurricane Maria back in September of last year. Yet, their ability to overcome such a turmoil and still being able to provide
The Third Annual Harlem EatUp! took place from Tuesday, May 16 to Sunday, May 21. The event, created by restaurateur, author and executive chef Marcus Samuelsson and Karlitz and Company Rresident and Founder, Herb Karlitz. At Harlem EatUp!’s signature event called “The Harlem Stroll,” for a modest fee, guests were able to sample dishes like
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By Kari Lindberg Daiken Nelson, a buddhist priest based in Harlem will be launching Mandala Kitchens Program, offering free or low-cost 6 weeks of culinary training to those formerly homeless, previously incarcerated, veterans, on September 30. The Mandala Kitchens Program will teach basic culinary and technical skills need to get a job in the food
It’s just west of sleek Downtown Miami and just a few minutes away from golden beaches and turquoise surf – yet it’s a world apart. Cobblestone streets, charming shopkeepers, colorful murals, and monuments to Cuba’s heroes past and present. Little Havana is one of Miami’s most iconic neighborhoods. As Close As You Can Get to
Miami’s Little Havana: A Shot of Coffee. A Slice of Cuba. Read More »
Inspired by the great Nelson Mandela, Makaziwe and Tukwini Mandela furthered the legacy of their heritage and launched a family brand of wine, called “House of Mandela” (HOM). HOM Wines opening press party was jointly held in one of New York’s fashionable galleries, The French Cheese Board”. The Mandelas presented their new brand with the
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