March 30, 2017 Today marks the day that the Spiritual Baptists, also known as Shouters, were liberated from a ban of their worship. In 1917 a law was put in place to ban this religion due to the disturbance of peace their worship would produce. On March 30, 1951 the law was repealed. I think…
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Belize ?? – Heroes and Benefactors Day
Heros and Benefactors day in Belize! Some guy named Baron Bliss willed a fortune to the country, then British Honduras, back in the 1920’s. He died of food poisoning, luckily we all survived! The Table Traditional Belizean Table. Stew Chick’n, Stew Beans, Fried Plantains, Potato Salad, and Rice, Bean and Salsa Quesadillas. The Plate Stew Chick’n I don’t…
Read MoreGuyana ?? – Mashramani
Party time in Guyana to celebrate Mashramani. Mashramani, or Mash, is the most colorful festival of the year, that celebrates Guyana becoming a republic on Februrary 23, 1970. The word “Mashramani” originates from an Amerindian language, translating to “the celebration of a job well done.” Mash begins with the chutney, soca and the Calypso (junior…
Read MoreNorth Korea ?? – Happy Birthday Kim Jong iL
This Thursday we did what everyone in the world is doing, celebrating the life of Kim Jong iL. What’s not so funny is some people still think he’s alive due to complete media blackout. Ewl. On a lighter note, Korean food rules and we made some tasty dishes. Found some amazing recipes on Pinterest, not…
Read MoreCanada ?? – Groundhogs Day
This Thursday we celebrated Groundhogs day with our northern neighbors in Canada! Angela chose this week for the Poutine, and it was a great decision. Personally, I’ve never had poutine, and I have not a clue on what Canadians eat besides Canadian Bacon, which I do get semi often from Whole Foods when I want…
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