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816. Curaçao’s Keshi Yená (Stuffed Cheese)
Pronounced: “Kaaaaysheeeee Yaaaaaynaaaaah” Frugality is key when it comes to import-dependent island living. Lucky for us, our awesome ancestors have invented creative ways to stretch and recycle provisions… gifting us delicious — yet frugal — dishes. Dutch cheese (Gouda and
816. Curaçao’s Keshi Yená (Stuffed Cheese)
Pronounced: “Kaaaaysheeeee Yaaaaaynaaaaah” Frugality is key when it comes to import-dependent island living. Lucky for us, our awesome ancestors have invented creative ways to stretch and recycle provisions… gifting us delicious — yet frugal — dishes. Dutch cheese (Gouda and
817. Amstel Bright
Curaçao’s official and most awesome beer, Amstel Bright was “born” in Curaçao’s (former) Amstel Brewery in 1999. Not to be confused with better-known and more bitter-tasting Amstel Light. But like its light cousin, Amstel Bright is low on carbs and alcohol
817. Amstel Bright
Curaçao’s official and most awesome beer, Amstel Bright was “born” in Curaçao’s (former) Amstel Brewery in 1999. Not to be confused with better-known and more bitter-tasting Amstel Light. But like its light cousin, Amstel Bright is low on carbs and alcohol
818. Curaçao’s Air Conditioner in a Bottle
Used all over the Caribbean, “Air Conditioner in a Bottle” Alcolado Glacial was developed by Curaçao Laboratories at Landhuis Chobolobo in 1948. This mentholated splashing skin lotion packs a lot of alcohol (75%) and creates a welcome icy-cooling sensation *excluding* crazy
818. Curaçao’s Air Conditioner in a Bottle
Used all over the Caribbean, “Air Conditioner in a Bottle” Alcolado Glacial was developed by Curaçao Laboratories at Landhuis Chobolobo in 1948. This mentholated splashing skin lotion packs a lot of alcohol (75%) and creates a welcome icy-cooling sensation *excluding* crazy
819. Curaçao’s Belly Button Burial Ritual
We don’t refer to ourselves as “Curaçaoans”. Unlike Americ”ans” and say Arub”ans” we are yu di Kòrsou literally “children of Curaçao”. This implies that have a physical and spiritual bond with our birthplace, because it’s “kaminda nos lombrishi ta derá.” (=
819. Curaçao’s Belly Button Burial Ritual
We don’t refer to ourselves as “Curaçaoans”. Unlike Americ”ans” and say Arub”ans” we are yu di Kòrsou literally “children of Curaçao”. This implies that have a physical and spiritual bond with our birthplace, because it’s “kaminda nos lombrishi ta derá.” (=
820. 10 Things to do Before Curaçao Fuik Dag
#1. Do 100 situps, 100 push ups, 100 squats EVERY day until the first Sunday of the new year (January 6, 2013). No, make that 200. #2. JUST SAY NO TO CARBS… That leftover chocolade letter? Those greasy oliebollen? That
820. 10 Things to do Before Curaçao Fuik Dag
#1. Do 100 situps, 100 push ups, 100 squats EVERY day until the first Sunday of the new year (January 6, 2013). No, make that 200. #2. JUST SAY NO TO CARBS… That leftover chocolade letter? Those greasy oliebollen? That
821. Curaçao Artist Evelien Sipkes
The veins of a leaf. The strings of a carrot. The tubes of a coral. The freakish way a tree can grow. Transitions… Fragility and vulnerability… The feather in a bird’s skin. The hard carcass of a lobster on top
821. Curaçao Artist Evelien Sipkes
The veins of a leaf. The strings of a carrot. The tubes of a coral. The freakish way a tree can grow. Transitions… Fragility and vulnerability… The feather in a bird’s skin. The hard carcass of a lobster on top
822. Beach Massages
Salty air and equatorial sun caressing your naked skin. Sand exfoliating your feet. Ocean waves crashing as you stare out onto the peaceful horizon… Are you there yet? Now imagine all this while getting a relaxing massage!!! It really doesn’t
822. Beach Massages
Salty air and equatorial sun caressing your naked skin. Sand exfoliating your feet. Ocean waves crashing as you stare out onto the peaceful horizon… Are you there yet? Now imagine all this while getting a relaxing massage!!! It really doesn’t
823. Curaçao’s Milk Things (Ko’i Lechi)
Ingredients: 1 can (14 – 1/2 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar 2 1/2 cups powdered whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla Mix all ingredients together. Add food
823. Curaçao’s Milk Things (Ko’i Lechi)
Ingredients: 1 can (14 – 1/2 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar 2 1/2 cups powdered whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla Mix all ingredients together. Add food
824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3)
ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom
824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3)
ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom
825. 10 Awesome Things About Sinterklaas
Sinterklaas drops by every year around mid-November, he celebrates his birthday on December 5th. We don’t mind the multi-centuries old guy. He’s pretty awesome. 1. We particularly like it when he brings our first initial in Dark, Milk, White, Hazelnut
825. 10 Awesome Things About Sinterklaas
Sinterklaas drops by every year around mid-November, he celebrates his birthday on December 5th. We don’t mind the multi-centuries old guy. He’s pretty awesome. 1. We particularly like it when he brings our first initial in Dark, Milk, White, Hazelnut
826. Bounty Adventures*
Let Bounty Adventures’ Captains Arnold & John and their fun crew (Wesley, Leonard, Joey, Stan, Hans) whisk you away to our little slice of paradise, Klein Curaçao (Little Curaçao), on one of their stylish sailing catamarans: The Jonalisa or The
826. Bounty Adventures*
Let Bounty Adventures’ Captains Arnold & John and their fun crew (Wesley, Leonard, Joey, Stan, Hans) whisk you away to our little slice of paradise, Klein Curaçao (Little Curaçao), on one of their stylish sailing catamarans: The Jonalisa or The
827. Curaçao Carnival Costume Design
Every year our high schools host a design competition among students to determine the school’s Teen(er) Parade costume. (Imagine a younger version of Project Runway, Carnaval edition) Ethanie Martina (20) was lucky enough to win Radulphus College’s competition in 2010.
827. Curaçao Carnival Costume Design
Every year our high schools host a design competition among students to determine the school’s Teen(er) Parade costume. (Imagine a younger version of Project Runway, Carnaval edition) Ethanie Martina (20) was lucky enough to win Radulphus College’s competition in 2010.
829. Curaçao’s Confusing Cacti
Acquiring the art/science of differentiating between Kadushi and Datu cactii is crucial if you’re yu’i Kòrsou. Americans avoid this issue altogether, referring to all of these long cylindrical cactii as “Candle”. Look, it’s okay, we’re not judging, in fact, the
829. Curaçao’s Confusing Cacti
Acquiring the art/science of differentiating between Kadushi and Datu cactii is crucial if you’re yu’i Kòrsou. Americans avoid this issue altogether, referring to all of these long cylindrical cactii as “Candle”. Look, it’s okay, we’re not judging, in fact, the
830. Curaçao’s Word of the Week
Back when we were growing up in the 80s Fundashon Promové Balor Positivo (Foundation to Promote Positive Values) would publish a “Palabra di Siman” (Word of the Week) in our Monday newspapers. A single motivational word to get us all
830. Curaçao’s Word of the Week
Back when we were growing up in the 80s Fundashon Promové Balor Positivo (Foundation to Promote Positive Values) would publish a “Palabra di Siman” (Word of the Week) in our Monday newspapers. A single motivational word to get us all
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 