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Hailing from the nation’s capital, Grand Turk -Brielle Swann makes a clean sweep atThe Dollhouse, Cycle5 of theTCI Top Model Contest to become the FACE of the Turks & Caicos, TCI Top Model 2014! As contestant number seven, Brielle stood out from her fellow contestants and charged to the fore with her exotic features, cinnamon skin tone, lithe physique and brilliant personality. Shy, but bubbly all the same, the 5’9” North Backsalina born beauty not only won the contest, but also captured all five event awarded prizes: ‘Industry Readiness’, ‘Best Body’, ‘Model’s Portfolio’, ‘Best Runway Walk’, ‘Fashion Forward’, that along with walking away with the ‘Mainstream Media Darling Award’ which was won in a pre-event competition. Brielle makes TCI Top Model history by being the first winner to achieve a clean sweep on event night. “This moment is a dream come true. Modeling has always been a passion of mine and now I am on the road to realize my potential,” said Brielle. The newly titled 2014 TCI Top Model who enjoys church fellowship activities, swimming, fashion modeling, music and the arts, along with hanging out with family and friends went on to add that: “Winning the 2014 TCI Top Model Contest is indeed a boost to my confidence and to the morale of girls in Grand Turk who would like to compete but are to reserve to do so. I hope that they would follow in my footsteps, sign up, participate, study and prepare themselves - as the sky is the limit!” The TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza was a creative and fashion forward triumph, which saw a catwalk competition of seven beautiful young ladies vying for the title of TCI Top Model 2014. Brielle Swann captured the 2013 TCI Top Model title, with Je’Cannya Garland and Nathanelle Louis placing First Runner’s Up and Second Runner’s Up respectively. The event featured performances by Robyn Hinds, Penrhyn Brooks, Ryesha Higgs, Khambreal Garland, Shara Bowen, Rock It Hot Dance Faculty and Jemina Louis, Little Miss Enid Capron Primary School. Je’Cannya Garland Nathanelle Louis Friday’s show at The Williams Auditorium in Providenciales saw the contestants taking to the catwalk in four fashion segments: Fleurs (Impact Appeal), Dangerous (Rock That Look), Pristine Swim (Best Body) and The Glamorzons from Cockburn Town (Fashion Forward). All looks were on trend, fashion forward, edgy, creative and pure fashion power. Making special appearances were Samentha Etienne, TCI Top Model 2013; Washanda Registre, TCI Top Model 2012; Mauqueita Carter; Miss Body Beautiful 2013 and Snwazna Adams, Miss Turks & Caicos Universe 2013. The audience at The Dollhouse - the theme for this year’s event – were blown away by an opening passage that left them thrilled and on their feet as it was a tour de force! It showcased a fierce dance routine lead by Courtney Robinson, the Director of Production, who along with Shara Bowen and Ryesha Higgs danced to Britney Spears ‘Work B*tch’ wearing a funky black attire. TCITM Cycle5 contestants and Courtney Robinson There were also multi-media and video presentations that documented the TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza: its history, training, event partners, organizing committee and those that made it an overwhelming success. The 2014 show’s production outdone all that came before and left all in awe, wondering, how can the team top that. Of the production, Courtney Robinson, Director of Production said: “I am truly honored to head a team that is passionate about giving those in the Turks and Caicos Islands an opportunity to shine, a platform to debut, and the tools to grow as individuals. The annual TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza is our way of giving back to our community and our hope is that everyone moving forward can dream big, follow it to the fullest, and help establish a creative industry in these “Beautiful By Nature” islands.” As the winner of the 2014 TCI Top Model Contest, Brielle Swannreceives an opportunity of a lifetime. Named the FACE of the Turks & Caicos, TCI Top Model 2014, she will be managed exclusively byRoyele Models for one year. Brielle will be featured on the cover and in an editorial spread in the 2014 Summer Times of the Islands magazine, have a profile page in Destination: Turks & Caicos Islands 2015 edition, editorial in the 2015 Discover Turks & Caicos Magazine, featured on Island Life & Times online magazine courtesy of Tropical Imaging Ltd, a photoshoot courtesy of Brilliant Studios, a test photoshoot by Paradise Photography, round-trip-ticket to New York City, luxury get-away on Caicos Adventure’s Lady K, full body treatment and products courtesy of The Regent Palms Resort Spa, $500 gift certificate to Wish Boutique located at the Regent Palms, three months membership to Rock It Hot Fitness, one year of hairstyling services courtesy of Kier’s Hairapy, six months makeup services courtesy of 3MayJEssenceMakeupArtistry, Apple Ipad with accessories courtesy of Pentecost Bookstore, ongoing personal development courtesy of Learn & Lead Educational Center, digital camera courtesy of Business Solutions, top of the line dual chip phone fromIslandCom Wireless and a luxury gift basket from La Parfumerie. Not only did Brielle win TCI Top Model, she won all five of the event’s most coveted awards along with the attention and interest of Marissa Surmenkow, Director of Scouting for New York Model Management. The judges were Claire Parrish, Advertising Manager, Times Publishing/Times of the Islands; Chef Nikita O Skipping, Owner & Founder of Crackpot Enterprises; JohnTsavalas, Celebrity Chef; and Head Judge Ianthe Williams-Scott. New York Model Management were interested in J’Keyah Jolly and Sanadia Forbes. Times of the Islands were interested in doing a future pictorial with Ryesha Higgs, Je’Cannya Garland, Zaria Ingham and Junhee Parker. ____________________________________________________________ For information on the TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza kindly log on to www.tcitopmodel.com, call649.232.6796 or email: tcitopmodelcontest@gmail.com. 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The Miss Universe Turks and Caicos 2014 was recently held and twenty one year old Shanice Williams won the title, at the Brayton Hill in Providenciales. Shanice who wore the sash Miss Grand Turk won in spectacular style ahead of 1st Runner up Codee Coalbrooke, Miss South Caicos and 2nd Runner up Todeline Defralien, Miss Middle Caicos. She also won Miss Intellect, Best in Swimsuit, Best Evening Gown, Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic. Other contestants of the ‘Sassy Six’ were Gabreann Capron, Miss Salt Cay; Tashy Forbes, Miss North Caicos; and Shante Williams, Miss Providenciales Shanice is the newest Digicel TCI Brand Ambassador and will represent her island country in Miss Universe 2014 pageant whose date and venue have not been confirmed. ...................................................................................................................................Copyright 2014 Caribbean E-Magazine All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without credit..

One of the most popular and innovative choreographers of today’s dancehall scene in the USA is Brooklyn-based Blacka Di Danca. At the mere age of 24, Blacka has already performed at stage shows, festivals and carnivals in over 18 countries and 32 cities. Blacka has gone from an underground dancer to a force in the entertainment industry very quickly. He recently choreographed a music video for Major Lazer, “Lose Yourself” featuring Moska and RDX in Kingston, Jamaica. He has also toured with Collie Buddz as a featured performer. In 2008, Blacka won the title of “Dancehall King” at Binghamton University’s Annual Carnival and later went on to be featured in six music videos for his dancing, including Busta Rhymes' "Twerk It" remix video featuring Nicki Minaj and Pharrell. In July of 2010, Blacka performed on National Television with Mr. Vegas and New Kingston on the CBS Early Show. In November of 2010, Blacka taught his first Dancehall class at NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). In December of 2010, Blacka won the title of "Champion of Champions" in NYC's Dance-A-Rama competition. Blacka currently tours as a choreographer throughout Europe, Canada, Mexico and the United States teaching dancehall workshops. Over the summer of 2013, He was featured as a choreographer on cablevision's FUSE TV for the television show "The Hustle After-party". Blacka's photo was featured on the Beats by Dre website, and he has been featured in magazines and billboards in Siberia as well as newspapers in Jamaica. Blacka continues to add new projects and endeavors very often. Blacka has been in the dancehall scene for 10 years and has proven to be consistent in all of his efforts. Dancehall is his passion. His vision is to spread the art of dancehall dancing to global measures through love, hard work and dedication. Blacka Di Danca teaches dancehall dance classes at DANY studios (305 W. 38th street between 8th and 9th avenues, NYC) when he is not touring. Official Website: www.wedancereggae.com For bookings contact: dextyle.dance@gmail.com

BACI RISTORANTE, a small intimate Italian restaurant, is nestled along the quiet waters of Turtle Cove. For your fine dining pleasure there are tables set both inside and out with soft music playing in the background and a beautiful ocean breeze. Starlight twinkle adds an element of romance to the terraced outdoor dining area as does the draping scarlet pink bougainvillaea, that perfect infusion of tropical colour. Tall under lit palms cast shadows and colourful reflections over the water and their gentle swaying fronds add a sense of security to the open sky. Just inside the decorative iron grill entrance is Baci’s bar, a long sweeping and substantial entity that one expects in an Italian eatery, always a great spot for meeting friends, enjoying a few drinks and chatting awhile. John Draper, owner, is always there to greet you at the entrance as well as the tantalising aroma of freshly made garlic bread. He will ensure that every minute of your evening is exactly as expected. He also lets you know that if what you’re looking for is not on the menu he’ll do his very best with what’s in house to come as close as possible. Daily specials, not to be found on the regular menu, are always an excellent choice. Be sure to try the Beef Carpaccio appetiser, sliced beef tenderloin pounded paper thin with capers, lemon, a fabulous olive oil and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese. It is fantastic! The Brick Oven fresh made pizza is among the best you’ll find on island. John and his excellent staff always make your dining experience an enjoyable one. Baci Ristorante also serves lunch on their shaded terrace Monday through Friday. The full menu including pizza is available for take-out. Recipe: Cappellini Aglio e Olio Source: ............................................................................................................................................. Copyright 2014 Caribbean E-Magazine All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without credit..

Whether its work or a night out, you need to have the right fragrance that lingers subtly after hours. We put together the top ten fragrances for women Malachite Banana Republic for women Malachite by Banana Republic is an oriental fragrance for women. Malachite was launched in 2007. The fragrance features peony, water hyacinth, sandalwood, musk, pepper, vanilla and green mango. J`Adore L`Absolu Dior for women J`Adore L`Absolu by Dior is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. J`Adore L`Absolu was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Francois Demachy. Top note is ylang-ylang; middle notes are tuberose, jasmine and rose; base notes are fruity notes, musk and woodsy notes. Marc Jacobs Daisy This fragrance is fresh and feminine, with a playful innocence. At the heart of Daisy is a floral with vintage edge: violet. Sophisticated, with a touch of whimsy, violet captures the eclectic, vintage flavor of Marc Jacobs' feminine, edgy designs. Always elegant, always enchanting - but not too serious - Daisy is a sparkling floral bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth. Lancome Tresor Elixir Tresor Elixir by Lancome is an Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Tresor Elixir was launched in 2007. Top notes are violet and peach; middle notes are honey, Bulgarian rose, heliotrope and cedar; base notes are sandalwood, musk, vanilla and vetiver. Chanel No. 5 Eau Première This is a decidedly lighter, fresher, softer interpretation of N°5. . . a silky-smooth harmony of notes that reveals the delicate facet of the world-renowned fragrance. Fendi Palazzo This is a warm and enveloping with a subtle balance between sensuality and refinement. Fendi Palazzo is a luminous and opulent fragrance with a unique signature for today's modern woman. Sophisticated and sensual; Fendi Palazzo is an extravagant expression of self. Gucci by Gucci Perfume by Gucci Gucci by Gucci perfume for women is a wonderfully balanced scent that merges traditionally feminine elements with savory tones that add complexity. This moderate fragrance, first introduced in 2007, thoughtfully blends notes that include chamomile, guava, pear, patchouli, Tahitian Tiare flower and musk. Just a touch of this spicy scent on your pulse points will leave you smelling lovely all night. Gucci by Gucci is the perfect complement to any adventures. Prada Infusion d'Iris Prada Infusion D'Iris is an elegant perfume that is sure to accent your natural fragrance. Prada introduced this elegant perfume for women in 2007. With notes of mandarin, cedar, iris, benzoin, and orange, this scent is subtle and mature, making it ideal for many casual occasions. The scent is sure to appeal to those around you, and it won't overwhelm your senses with strong or obtrusive notes. Simply spritz the scent on and enjoy the long-lasting scent. DOT by Marc Jacobs DOT by Marc Jacobs captures a charming, upbeat spirit with timeless sophistication. Simple and straightforward in statement, exuberant and feminine in design, DOT is a colorful Marc Jacobs creation that comes full circle with a balance of modernity and elegance. It is infused with Red Berries, Dragonfruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Coconut Water, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Driftwood and Musk. Versace Bright Crystal Inspired by a mixture of Donatella Versace's favorite floral fragrances, Bright Crystal is a fresh, sensual blend of refreshing chilled yuzu and pomegranate mingled with soothing blossoms of peony, magnolia, and lotus flower, warmed with notes of musk and amber.

We have come up with the top 10 Valentine’s Day quotes that you can share with the one you love. 1. “You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." -Dr. Seuss 2. “Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own." -Robert Heinlein 3. “For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul." -Judy Garland 4. “Love is a promise; love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear." -John Lennon 5. “Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart." -Author Unknown 6. "Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved." -Victor Hugo 7. "Loving is not just looking at each other, it's looking in the same direction." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery 8. "Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end." ~ Unknown 9. "Grow old with me! The best is yet to be." ~Robert Browning 10. Love is not finding someone to live with; it's finding someone you can't live without ---Rafael Ortiz Copyright 2014 Caribbean E-Magazine All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without credit..

Choosing a great sparkler for the New Year can be overwhelming, so let's review which ones may be best for your New Year's Eve dinner or celebration. Champagne vs. Sparkling Wine Some people tend to call all sparkling wines champagne, but, the only wines that can be called champagne are the ones that are produced in the Champagne region of France, hence the name. Wine produced anywhere else in the world must, therefore, be called a “sparkling wine”. The primary grapes used to produce champagne are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. There are now only five family-owned champagne houses in France, and Laurent-Perrier is the largest of the three. Champagnes price typically range from around $45 and more. Prices of sparkling wines will depend on the amount of time spent aging, the grapes used in the bottling and the process used to produce the champagne or sparkling wine. Understanding the sweetness of sparkling wines: Extra-Brut or Brut-Naturale: 0-6 grams of sugar per liter (the driest of the dry, unsweet-ened) Brut: less than 15 grams of sugar per liter (dry—typical style of champagne with no sweetness) Extra-Dry: 12-20 grams of sugar per liter (dry or slightly sweet)Sec: 17-35 grams of sugar per liter (medium-sweet) Demi-Sec: 33-55 grams of sugar per liter (sweet) Doux: more than 55 grams of sugar There are so many champagnes and sparkling wines on the market today that can fit any budg-et for any celebration.

The year is coming to an end, and you will be celebrating on New Year’s Eve. With so many choices, how do you ring in the New Year with style? If you are in the Caribbean there are so many party happening. You want to look sleek and elegant at the same time without overdoing it. Be the talk of the party. What to wear to your News Year’s Eve party This asymmetric skater dress by ASOS Collection, this is use to be a knock out. The coloured sequins and fitted waist line and a multi layered mesh skater skirt, will accentuate your body. Heading to a ball, this One-Shoulder Chiffon Gown will sure to turn heads. This gown combines understated elegance with dramatic details that give it a glamorous look. This Strapless Beaded Gown, with abstract beaded bands and dramatic pleated skirt, has an ethereal quality. You are sure to be the "belle of the ball", from both frontal and back view. Oh, that must have “little black dress”a corset embellished cocktail dresses that can goes from day to evening. This Sweetheart neckline accented by stunning stones will sure turn heads. FOR THE MEN This Three-Piece Tuxedo suit has never looked so stylish. Do not shy away from bow tie. Don’t want to be too formal, well you can dub a two piece contemporary style, Still classy but less formal for a night out. This refined wool tuxedo has clean, simple lines and a classic silhouette with a peaked grosgrain lapel. Your swagger will blow her away when she answers the door, only to find you decked out in this dashing Volcom suit and holding a bouquet of flowers

Your bedroom is the place you love to unwind after a long day at work. It is supposed to be your stress-free private sanctuary full of soothing colors, comfortable bedding and plush pillows. Choosing the right tone and colour is often challenging , especially if you are decorating with your spouse in mind. Chosing the right colours For your master bedroom consider choosing using neutral colors if you have a spouce this will avoid conflits. Use colours such as green, gray or brown, but void purple and pink as they might be too feminine. Green is one of the best colors for bedrooms, because it has elements of both warm and cool, and there is a wide range of tints from which to choose. With green, you can furnish your room in a modern, traditional or eclectic style. It looks great with pops of complementary colors and furniture that is either painted or bare wood. If your master bedroom includes a bathroom and a dressing or sitting area, plan your colors for all of those spaces as a whole. That doesn't mean the paint colors in your bedroom and bathroom need to match, but they should complement one another.

INGREDIENTS Fruits for Baking 1 lb. raisins 1 lb. currants 1 lb. prunes Mixture of rum and port wine (Red label wine if possible) Christmas Pudding 1/2 lb. butter 1/2 lb. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. browning 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. of almond flavouring 1 teaspoon rose water 2 tsp. lime juice 1 tsp. lime or orange rind 6 eggs 4 cups mixed fruits (raisins, currants, prunes, citron, cherries, dates)* 6 oz. bread crumbs 6 oz. all purpose flour 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 cup white rum 2 cups Port or Brandy INSTRUCTIONS If possible soak raisins, currants and prunes for up to a year in rum and wine in a tight lid glass jar. DO NOT soak the dates, cherries or mixed peel FOR THE CHRISTMAS PUDDING: Prepare tin by lining sides with 2 thicknesses of paper and the bottom with 4 thicknesses of brown paper and 1 of greaseproof paper. Or line with parchment paper bottom and sides of cake pan. Grease 9-inch tin with shortening. 1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 2. Mix in browning, vanilla and almond flavouring, lime juice and rind. 3. Add eggs one at a time and beat in well. Add soaked fruit, cherries and dates ( You can 4. blend the fruits if needs be) 5. Mix breadcrumbs, flour, baking powder, salt and mixed spice 6. Add alternately with white rum and port wine/brandy. 7. Pour into prepared baking tins or steaming basins 3/4 full. 8. Cover and make steaming basin watertight. 9. Place in steamer, or put over boiling water. Continue to add boiling water until pudding steams, approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Cooking time varies with size of container. If you do not have a steamer you can use the oven by setting the baking tin in water or set a pan of boiling water below the pudding. Use remaining red wine to wet cakes while they are still warm. White rum may also be used. The amount of browning added is based on colour preference. .....................................................................................................................Copyright 2013 Caribbean E-Magazine All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without credit..

A n extraordinary and talented persona within the art arena takes the form of Mr. Richard Rampersad. Born in the sub-urban area of Valsayn, on the 2nd August 1990, Mr. Rampersad possesses a profound wealth of artistic competencies in all spheres. Mr. Ramper-sad is currently a full time practicing artist. He is the recipient of a first class honours degree in Visual Art from the University of the West Indies (U.W.I). In addition, he possesses certified knowledge in Graphic Design at the School of Business and Computer Sci-ence (S.B.C.S) as well as Mehndi (U.W.I). Mr. Rampersad`s thorough exposure to workshops in Puppetry, Painting, Ceramics, Textile Design, Wire bending, Costume making and Stilt walking bombarded him with a melange of artistic abilities that cannot be disputed. Richard Rampersad is indeed a promising, pervasive and all- encompassing artist, whose works merit close watching. The relationship between an image and the reality it purports to represent is, according to many contemporary critics, inherently political. This stems in part from the work of post structuralist theorists, who have identified a connection between images and power. In my exhibition, each piece seems to indicate something specific and contributes meaningfully to my visual language. The highly sophisticated spatial organization, negative space treat-ment and non orthodox idiom in the figure rendering supersede naturalistic accuracy. My artistic expression goes beyond pictorial representation and becomes the affirmation of one whose ontological foundation expresses the will to use the media as a vehicle to convey an idea or narrative. I seek to make advancement in the visual understanding of the figures and in how they may be rendered. This body of work reflects my personal journey in exploring the idea of cleansing. I draw, paint, create and strive to find fulfillment in my ability to translate thoughts and visions on the canvas without words, instead, with the ripeness of colour and texture. The body of work seeks to interrogate the notion of "wash-in to wash-out" and examines the narrative of cleansing. The context of cleansing is not used in its literal sense but in the context of applying symbolic genres and dynamic structures with in which the human experience, meaning and value are stimulated and emerged. Figurative drawing/painting has been a practice since time immemorial. The simple figures inscribed on the walls of prehistoric caves are eloquent testimony that this is an activity that is virtually as old as humankind itself. There is an incredibly amount of diversity in this genre, but plenty of challenges when it comes to painting figures with power and depth. My fascination with the human figure propelled and accounted for the choice of subject matter. More so, the female form. This body of work seeks to utilize the female fig-ure as the main "motif" to illustrate women and the plethora of issues and challenges they are bombarded with, particularly violence. In the conceptualization and execution of this work I thought about the use of media and technique as well as how it can symbolically and meaningfully relate to the idea. Conse-quently, the gesticulations and manner in which paint application methods were manipulated lends itself to the nature of my narrative. The paintings are large, on a scale considerably greater than life size. When one stands in front of them it is possible to feel surrounded and enveloped by the colour and monumental scale. These large scaled-figures are by themselves on each canvas with their heads turned graceful-ly sideways, or blocked from the observer. This bodily posture is emblematic of the afore-mentioned social-ill women are subjected to. As well as representative of how these women are ostracized, alienated and isolated by society. Splashing, bleeding and dripping of paints onto the canvas are a symbolic approach to illustrate and simulate cleansing, i.e. the behav-iour of water while bathing. These techniques were predominately utilized on the background or negative space which carries the same weight as the positive space. The slender dripping effect of paint on the background surmounted by the portrait orientation of the canvases ech-oes the vertical starts of the figures. The results are immense bright, joyful and abstract pat-terns that created a context for the figures. There is indeed a strong awareness of the contrast of tone and always a conspicuous depiction of light, whether subdued or intense. There is the brilliance of colours and tones, shimmering in the vivid finger strokes of the impressionist technique. These graphic statements are capable of speaking very clearly to us about our cur-rent concerns and are a joy to the observer. Colour was used for emotional expression and the direst effect it has on the spectator. Gener-ally speaking, colour directly influences the soul. Colour is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammers, and the soul is the piano with many keys. The artist is the hand that plays touching one key or another purposively to cause vibrations in the soul. The colours used on each pan-el have been orchestrated in harmony as if they were instruments performing in a concert. The paint application method of finger painting was executed to paint the actual figures. This was the chosen technique as it attempts to create a link and dialogue between the finger marks and the physical effects of domestic violence. Predominantly an analogous colour scheme was utilized for the mathematical colour harmony of the compositions, for the monu-mental stillness of the figures and for the limpid clarity of the light that bathes them. Not-withstanding, in some aspects of the composition, there is a delicacy and unity of colour in the handling of paint, and a sense of great simplicity, warmth and directness. The remarkable use of colour adds greatly to the suggestive and symbolic air surrounding the works and as-sists immensely in the beauty, economy and emotional fluency resonated in each piece. In the background of the painting, colour has a more translucent quality and in the foreground it is more opaque.

This delicious rice dish both fresh-tasting and festive-looking. It's the perfect light side dish for a big holiday meal. Ingredients 1 cup rice 2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 tbsp. grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium sweet pepper (green), chopped 1 medium sweet pepper (red), chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 sprig celery, chopped finely 2 sprigs fine leaf thyme, chopped finely 1/3 cup raisins 2 tbsp. butter Salt to taste Directions 1. In a skillet, ginger, garlic, and onion in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. 2. In a saucepan, bring broth to a full boil. Remove from the heat. Quickly stir in rice, celery thyme sweet peppers and raisins mixture, salt if desired and pepper. 3. Cover and let stand for 6-7 minutes. Stir before serving. Yield: 6 servings.