Food:Trinidad Macaroni Pie

Friday, May 24, 2013

INGREDIENTS:

1 box elbow macaroni
2 eggs
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
28-32 oz. evaporated milk

1 tsp paprika
1/4 green pepper, finely chopped
1 onion, finely minced
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced
Tip of salt and pepper

 

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. Boil macaroni in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Beat eggs; combine in large bowl with onion, pepper, cheese, salt, pepper, mustard and evaporated milk

4. Drain macaroni and let cool
5. Combine macaroni with egg mixture.
6. Pour everything into a baked oven-ready dish
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes
8. Let cool/set 15-20 minutes before serving

 

Makes 8 servings

 

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Kelly Rowland and Sheila E to perform at Caribbean Fashion Week 2013

The Caribbean region’s biggest fashion, lifestyle and entertainment event, CFW (Caribbean Fashion Week) returns to the National Indoor Sports Centre, in Kingston, Jamaica, June 6-10. The 5 day, 5 night fashion and music extravaganza features top designers from the Caribbean and the wider world, as well as supermodels, superstar performances, after parties, workshops and an Exhibition Hall for designers. The event promises to be the best and most exciting renewal of this landmark event, in its 13 year history.

A new feature, Ready for CFW, made-for-TV live event will feature emerging designers in the lead up to the main shows, with some being rewarded with prizes inclusive of the opportunity to show at CFW 2013.

 

Music superstars and fashionistas Kelly Rowland and Sheila E., will perform at CFW this year. One-third of the famed Destiny’s Child, Kelly is a solo artiste, girl group member and talent extraordinaire and is also one of the most successful female entertainers in history. She will present a full concert performance; with her dancers and back-up singers at CFW 2013.

 

 

 

    

Sheila E., famed for both her solo career as well as her role as the standout drummer in Prince’s band, will also perform a full concert backed by her band.

 

Pulse, an innovator in the fashion and entertainment industry in the Caribbean has been in existence for 33 years. The company has had the privilege of creating CFW, a successful production that has been the Caribbean fashion industry’s main stimulant for development. The main focus of CFW is to centralize international attention on the Caribbean’s talent, while also operating with stakeholders to construct numerous capacities and spawn business opportunities for Caribbean stylists. Each year CFW hosts approximately 50 designers from 20 participating countries. These designers have been featured in Vogue, The Associated Press, The Independent (London), Fashion TV Paris, The New York Times, i-D, The BBC and numerous other media worldwide. CFW has been a recipient of numerous awards and most importantly British Vogue has recognized the event as a pertinent and innovative development in world fashion.

 

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Fashion:Hottest Caribbean Swimwear Designers

It is now time for hitting the beach and we are here to help you pick and choose some of the best swimwear by our Caribbean Designers. Swimwear exposes the alluring vixen within every woman so take a stroll down the turquoise Caribbean beach in the some of the best Caribbean designers.

 

When it comes to looking your best and feeling your sexiest, choose Caribbean Fashion Swimwear.

BANG! by Neil Robinson 

http://www.bangswimwear.com

HIGH TIDE by Cedella Maley

 

MUSHROOM by Brigid & Jason Lawson

http://www.swimsuitexpress.com/

 

 

SHELNIEL by Cassandra Mottley

 

http://www.shelniel.com/

SYIIM by Juanita Reid

 

www.facebook.com/syiim

WILD/FREE by Raecine Williams

 

http://www.wildfreewear.com/

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JCDC World Reggae Dance Championship Elimination Show to be held in Japan

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the One Love Jamaica Festival Committee in Japan to stage an elimination show for the 2013 JCDC World Reggae Dance Championship. The winners from that elimination in Japan will travel to Jamaica to participate in the finals in August.


JCDC’s Acting Executive Director, Delroy Gordon noted that as the JCDC celebrates its 50^th anniversary and in keeping with the vision of becoming a Global Centre for Cultural Excellence, the Commission will continue to promote Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage on the international stage. He said “We welcome this partnership, which demonstrates the power of Brand Jamaica and we look forward to many others as it relates to our programmes at the JCDC.”



In 2009, the competition received its first international entry from Japan, the IVAN Squad which was placed second; they continued to enter and in 2012, were crowned JCDC World Reggae Dance Champions.

 

TRIP TO JAPAN

As part of the MOU, JCDC’s World Reggae Dance Competition Coordinator Juliet Cowan-Morgan will attend the elimination in Tokyo, Japan at the One Love Jamaica Festival on Saturday and Sunday May 18 and 19, 2013. This year marks the 9^th staging of the Festival, which has become a staple in Japan due to the people’s love for Jamaica’s music and culture. The Champions of the 2013 JCDC World Reggae Dance Competition will also win a trip to Japan to perform at the One Love Jamaica Festival in 2014.

 

LOCAL ELIMINATIONS

Local eliminations will continue on Friday, June 7, at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall, Westmoreland and Friday, June 14 at the Ocean Village, Shopping Centre, St. Ann starting at 4:00 p.m. Eliminations will also be held on Friday, June 21, at the Chinese Benevolent Association in Kingston and Friday June 28 at Santa Plaza in St. Elizabeth. The national finals will be held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston.

The JCDC World Reggae Dance Championship which offers over $1.5 Million dollars in cash and prizes is open to dance groups of 3 to 6 persons, 16 years of age and older, residing in and outside of Jamaica. Entries are welcomed in the categories of Roots Reggae, Dancehall, Reggae Contemporary/Classic, Reggae Dancehall and Dance Narrative. Entry forms for the 2013 competition are available at the JCDC Head Office located at 3-5 Phoenix Avenue, Kingston 10, all JCDC parish offices island-wide and online at www.jcdc.gov.jm. The forms can be dropped off at any JCDC Parish Office or taken to the elimination shows.

 

 

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Mexican Shredded Beef Recipe for quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas or burritos

Thursday, May 23, 2013

  Preparing Mexican flavored shredded beef in the slow cooker is a great way to make meat for quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas or burritos. This delicious shredded beef gets its flavor from ingredients such as taco seasoning, taco sauce. And beef broth. There is nothing complex about this recipe, the meat and onions are placed into the slow cooker topped with beef broth and taco seasoning. The beef is then shredded and mixed with taco sauce and green chilies. This recipe calls for a 1.5lb boneless chuck roast. What I like to do is get a package of stew meat. The stew meat practically falls apart in the slow cooker and I will use a slotted spoon to break it up even more. I like doing this because you do not have to take the time to shred the beef. If you are looking for a simple and delicious way to make Mexican shredded beef, give this recipe a try. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 1/2lbs boneless beef chuck roast
1 medium onion (sliced)
1 cup beef broth
1 (1 ¼ ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
1 (7 ounce) diced green chilies

 

Cooking Instructions:

 

Step 1: Place beef roast and onion into the slow cooker. In a small bowl combine taco seasoning and beef broth. Pour over the beef and onion. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender. Shred the beef using two forks



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Step 2: Place the beef in a large bowl. Stir in taco sauce and green chilies. Use the shredded beef for whatever you like—quesadillas, tacos, burritos, etc.
(Makes 6 Servings)

 

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Rapper J-Rich Promote 'Love & Joy" on Labour in Jamaica

Rapper J-Rich and Warrior King's latest single, "Love and Joy" has been getting some very good reviews since its release. One radio host believes the song, "has a good feel about it, wither other words, good song, good combi with Warrior King, classic riddim to suit it."

Consistent with the young Toronto native's intent of, "leaving a favourable impression on those who have come to hear" his music, J-Rich who is currently in Jamaica promoting the song, has shot and released a video for the track with Warrior King and is up and about promoting it, making appearances on local television, cable and radio shows across Kingston.

This smooth Hip-Hop/Reggae song produced by Jam 2 son of 80s king of digital production in Jamaica Lloyd 'King Jammys" James, has already empowered a community that was divided for years in dispute.  Although not brand new, the positive vibe of the song can never be enough to transmit into the minds of those who seek this type of consciousness to carry them through their days.  

 

 

As Jamaicans recognized Labour Day today May 23, 2013, J-Rich will get a chance to tell a large Jamaican radio audience why he choose to work with Warrior King plus so much more in a live interview on FAME95 FM.  Get up to date, Follow J-Rich on twitter @JRichto during his promotional campaign in Jamaica.

 

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Travel: Grand Lucayan,Bahamas - A Caribbean Retreat

No matter which way guests arrive, be it riding a wave by boat or by a quick direct flight from the nearby mainland, Grand Lucayan,Bahamas wants its travelers to get the most out of their journey. As the closest major Caribbean meetings resort to the United States, located just 55-miles off the coast of Florida, Grand Lucayan’s Ride the Wave Package offers exceptional amenities to groups looking for a Caribbean retreat, plus a travel credit to compensate for time spent en route.

 

Through December 2013, groups reserving at least 20 rooms per night for a minimum of three nights can take advantage of Grand Lucayan’s Ride the Wave Package. With rates starting at just $189 per person per night including taxes and fees and based on double occupancy, the package includes:

$100 per room travel credit

Ocean View Guest Room

One hour Bahama Mama Rum greeting

One upgrade to an Ocean View One Bedroom Suite

Round trip airport transfers for up to four people

One complimentary room per 25 paid

General session with one screen  and LCD projector

Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, and unlimited alcoholic beverages

Wireless internet

Resort activities including snorkel gear, Hobie Cat lessons and wake boards

Lounge chairs and towels for the pool and beach

Access to Senses Spa and Fitness Center

10% off golf and spa services

Complimentary golf transfers

Unlimited tennis

Yoga & Pilates

$10 free play in the casino daily

 

Boasting the largest meeting and events space on the island, Grand Lucayan offers flexible and modern meeting spaces, accommodating groups, corporate retreats, dinners, weddings, celebratory functions and other special events – not to mention it’s just steps away from Grand Bahama Island’s crystal clear ocean.

The sprawling conference center, equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual equipment and super-helpful staff, can easily be reconfigured and themed for formal or casual events. From the Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 2,500 guests to the intimate ocean view meeting rooms in the stately Manor House, accommodating up to 287 guests, Grand Lucayan has an event space that fits every need.

For those that prefer an outdoor meeting or event, Grand Lucayan, Bahamas has over 50,000 square feet of outdoor function space, including pool decks, the beach, the Great Lawn, which accommodates up to 2,865 guests, and Chop Beach, which offers seating for 1,700 guests. Full catering service and a Business Center is also available.

For more information on Grand Lucayan’s Ride the Wave package, guests can call 1(800) 693-1413 or emailGroups@GrandLucayan.com. For information on the resort, or for reservations, guests can visitwww.grandlucayan.com or call (877) 434-2996.

 

 

About Grand Lucayan, Bahamas

Located on Grand Bahama Island, Grand Lucayan, Bahamas has 542 guestrooms and suites and is situated along an expansive 7.5-acre beach with views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Just 55 miles off the coast of Florida, GrandLucayan, Bahamas offers some of the finest amenities in the Caribbean. Guests enjoy spacious accommodations, eight restaurants, three swimming pools, non-motorized water sports activities, four tennis courts – all offeringGrand Slam surfaces, a 25,000 square-foot Senses Spa & Fitness Center, 18-hole championship golf course – The Reef Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and 90,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space and a Las Vegas-style casino. Like us on Facebook, facebook.com/grandlucayan or follow us on Twitter, @grandlucayan.

 

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Lucky Fan to Join Alison Hinds In Bahamas for her Birthday Bash Weekend

Alison Hinds fans have only one day left for the chance to walk away with a whopping prize package that includes round-trip tickets to join the Barbadian entertainer in the Bahamas for her Birthday Bash Weekend, courtesy of Grand Lucayan Bahamas Resort& Spa and Caribbean entertainment news site CaribbeanCelebs.com.


On Friday, May 31, the winner and guest will be flown from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Grand Bahama Island via Bahamas Air for the festivities and will spend two nights in an ocean-view room at the AAA four diamond award-winning resort.


“Grand Lucayan is thrilled to host the ‘Caribbean Queen of Soca’ Alison Hinds and is excited to be able to give one lucky winner the chance to join in the festivities,” said Benjamin Davis the hotel’s General Manager.  “It will truly be the experience of a life-time,” he added.


On the day of their arrival, the prize winners will join Grand Lucayan guests and local residents alike in welcoming Hinds during an intimate meet-and-greet cocktail reception and dinner in the Grand Ballroom at 7 p.m. The concert-series begins at 8 p.m. with a captivating performance by Bahamian saxophonist George Wilkinson, followed by Hinds who will dazzle guests with hits from her Caribbean Queen album.


The following day, June 1, the soca music veteran will celebrate her birthday with a rhythm-filled concert at 8 p.m., featuring local acts DJ Tiko T, DJ Magician, Raquel Oliver and Jah Hem. With a stage set in the resort’s infinity pool, the VIP ticket winners can enjoy her hotly anticipated performance from the beach, Waves Bar or the pool itself.

During their stay, the prize winners will also enjoy breakfast daily at the resort’s international buffet-style restaurant Willy Broadleaf.

Interested participants should ‘like’ CaribbeanCelebs.com’s Facebook page, then click on the contest tab and upload a photo of themselves or someone they think deserves the prize package to and in no more than 100 words say how Hinds’ music has impacted their lives. The entry with the most votes will cop the coveted prize package. The deadline for entries is Friday May 24 at 6 p.m EST.

Participants must be at least 18 years and able to fly from Fort Lauderdale. The contest is also open to local Bahamians who will be provided with ground transportation to the resort.

Qualifying entrants must also ‘like’ the Grand Lucayan and Alison Hinds’ Facebook pages.


Caribbean Celebs.com Founder and Editor Ayeola George sees the competition as a means of engaging and rewarding the thousands of visitors who frequent her site daily for their latest updates on the Caribbean entertainment scene.


“Alison is excited to meet the lucky winner and I am totally thrilled to make the announcement!”

For more information or reservations visit www.grandlucayan.com or call 1(877)434-2996.  Event tickets can also be purchased by calling 1 (866) 870-7148.


To enter click HERE.

 

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Caribbean Fever Music Festival at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Labor Day Weekend 2013

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

  Today White-Mark Entertainment (WME) announced its contract with the 2013 Caribbean Fever Music Festival, a premier celebration of Caribbean cultures, cuisine, fashion and music.  Presented in partnership with Irie Jamboree, Inc., the Caribbean Fever Music Festival is a three-day live event taking place during Labor Day Weekend on Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the landmark Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn, New York. The music festival will feature big-name performers and bring together thousands of concert goers, music press and supporters from across the United States and around the world.  The Caribbean Fever Music Festival will also enhance Labor Day Weekend cultural activities for New York's vibrant Caribbean-American communities as a lead-up to the famed West Indian American Labor Day Carnival Parade in Brooklyn that attracts over three million participants.

 

The Caribbean Fever Music Festival weekend is a joint production with Irie Jamboree, North America's leading reggae festival.  Irie Jamboree built a solid reputation globally for being the best one-day reggae festival in the U.S. and set a record attendance in 2008 with 25,000 patrons.  Back by popular demand after a three-year hiatus, the Irie Jamboree reggae showcase is being presented on of the three nights of the Caribbean Fever Music Festival and is moving from its regular venue in Queens for a grand debut at the state-of-the-art Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn.  As one of New York’s most sought-after arenas, the Barclays Center has featured some of the world’s leading entertainers since its opening in 2012 and is also home to the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets.  The Caribbean Fever Music Festival will also commemorate the 20thanniversary of Irie Jam Radio, New York’s primary source for Caribbean local radio entertainment

 

White-Mark Entertainment, a new entertainment marketing company targeting multicultural audiences across major live-event platforms, is serving as the full service event sponsorship and marketing agency for the 2013 Caribbean Fever Music Festival.  Launched in 2012, the newly formed company is comprised of a seasoned marketing and creative team led by founding partners Blandine Jean-Paul and Jean “Marco” Guerrier. Together Jean-Paul and Guerrier bring more than 27 years of combined industry experience.  Created to deliver unparalleled services and change the landscape for multicultural events, White-Mark Entertainment’s mission is to help more brands maximize their reach among affluent Caribbean immigrants, Caribbean-Americans and Hispanics.

 

Haitian-American marketing executive Jean-Paul is principal and executive marketing director of White-Mark Entertainment and has led marketing initiatives for the annual Irie Jamboree event since its 2003 launch.  With nearly two decades of multi-media experience leading all facets of partner activation and integration across various platforms, Jean-Paul is a key playmaker and strategist for some of the biggest sporting events and awards shows, driving millions of dollars in advertising and sponsorship revenue.

 

Commenting on White-Mark Entertainment’s key role with the 2013 Caribbean Fever Music Festival, Jean-Paul noted, “We are very proud to partner with this year’s dynamic Caribbean Fever Music Festival and look forward to delivering a memorable three-day experience for sponsors and guests at the renowned Barclays Center.”

 

Haitian-born Guerrier, who serves as principal and executive creative director of White-Mark Entertainment, has over a decade of experience helping businesses design, create and implement creative solutions that increase their presence in the marketplace.  As founder of Icon Graphix, Guerrier has a strong track record of working with diverse clients and exceeding their marketing and sales objectives.

 

“It is very exciting to join creative forces with this year’s Caribbean Fever Music Festival, which will be a non-stop weekend of spectacular music, culture and entertainment,” stated Guerrier.

 

The 2013 Caribbean Fever Music Festival and Irie Jamboree co-production will feature a stellar lineup of legendary reggae, dancehall and soca artists across the Caribbean Diaspora, as well as several other genres of music.  Notably, one of the three nights will showcase R&B music with iconic performers spanning the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

 

Previous Irie Jamboree musical acts have included:  Admiral Bailey; Anthony B; Beenieman; Buju Banton; Baby Cham alongside hip-hop pioneers KRS-One, Doug E Fresh, Chubb Rock, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Black Sheep; Da'Ville; Macka Diamond; Etana; Beres Hammond; Morgan Heritage; Queen Ifrica; Gregory Isaacs; Barrington Levy; Luciano; Beenie Man; Elephant Man; Jr. Gong Marley; Stephen Marley; Wayne Marshall; Tony Matterhorn; Freddie McGregor; Tanto Metro & Devonte; Gramps Morgan; Munga; Frankie Paul; Sean Paul; Tarrus Riley; Lady Saw; Shabba; Sizzla; Richie Spice; Tanya Stephens; Coco Tea; Mr. Vegas; Wayne Wonder; and Yellowman, among others.

 

Production of the Caribbean Fever Music Festival weekend is led by a management team of prominent media and entertainment industry insiders: Robert Clarke, executive director and founder, Irie Jam Media Group; Dahved Levy, executive director, Devonish Productions and founder of Caribbean Fever Music Festival; and Steven Williams, executive director and founder, Irie Jamboree.


For additional event information and sponsorship opportunities for the 2013 Caribbean Fever Music Festival, contact Blandine Jean-Paul, principal and executive marketing director, White-Mark Entertainment, at 516-984-6286 or via email at info@white-markentertainment.com

 

ABOUT WHITE-MARK ENTERTAINMENT (WME)

White-Mark Entertainment (WME) is a new entertainment marketing company that leverages nearly three decades of unparalleled industry experience among its founding partners.  Founded in 2012, White-Mark Entertainment’s mission is to change the landscape for multicultural events and help more brands maximize their reach and target affluent Caribbean immigrants, Caribbean-Americans and Hispanics. For more information, regarding White-Mark Entertainment and its services, please contact info@white-markentertainment.com

 

ABOUT CARIBBEAN FEVER MUSIC FESTIVAL AND IRIE JAMBOREE

This year, the annual Irie Jamboree reggae festival is presented as part of the Caribbean Fever Music Festival at a new home, the Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn. The festival will take place over three days (Friday August 30 - Sunday, September 1, 2013). The event will transform the Barclays Center into an explosion of Caribbean cultures such as cuisine, fashion, reggae wear, music products, beverage, books, magazines, flags and other assorted Caribbean paraphernalia will be on display and on sale. One of the three nights will be dedicated to R&B music and will feature some of the most accomplished stars from the 70's, 80's and 90's era. The festival is expected to be a media feeding frenzy for the international music press, with coverage expected from journalists from Japan, Europe, Canada, South America, the Caribbean, and various states across the USA.

 

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Beenie Man to appear on Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta with Karlie Redd

Jamaican Entertainer Beenie Man will appears on the VH1 reality series, Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta to record vocals with one of the show’s cast members, Karlie Redd.

The duo collaborated on the single “Got The Draws” will be featured on the show’s soundtrack. The music video is set to be shot in Atlanta.

In a radio interview Monday, Beenie Man stated that he could make an appearance on Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta, which is currently airing its second season.

Karlie Redd

 

“We did a song together last year for the last season, so this song is for the new season really,” he told IRIE FM. “Mi a go do a likkle part inna it and balance it.”

 

VH1's Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta season two, which premiered in April, features a star cast of hip-hop artists and models, including Lil Scrappy, Benzino, K. Michelle, Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez

 

 

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