728. Curaçao Sorghum
Sometimes referred to as milo, in India: jowar, in Curaçao: maishi chikí (literally: small corn), sorghum (cereal grain) originated in Africa about 5,000 years ago. Drought and heat tolerant, sorghum is considered a staple food in dry, arid regions. Those of us living in the US and Europe
728. Curaçao Sorghum
Sometimes referred to as milo, in India: jowar, in Curaçao: maishi chikí (literally: small corn), sorghum (cereal grain) originated in Africa about 5,000 years ago. Drought and heat tolerant, sorghum is considered a staple food in dry, arid regions. Those of us living in the US and Europe
729. Curaçao’s Spirited Cow Horn
Before trumpets, trombones and loudspeakers, we had our ‘Kachu’ (pronounced: ‘Ka-choo’) or ‘Kachu di Baka’ (cow’s horn). We can’t take full credit, we probably imported her from Central Africa, the Bantu people would make her out of antelope horns. Our
729. Curaçao’s Spirited Cow Horn
Before trumpets, trombones and loudspeakers, we had our ‘Kachu’ (pronounced: ‘Ka-choo’) or ‘Kachu di Baka’ (cow’s horn). We can’t take full credit, we probably imported her from Central Africa, the Bantu people would make her out of antelope horns. Our
730. Curaçao’s Thanksgiving Parade
Our annual harvest festival, Seú, dates back to the 17th century when slaves would gather together in the kunuku (countryside) to pick the harvest at the end of growing season. A good harvest consisted of sorghum stalks, pumpkins, peanuts, watermelons, cucumbers, peppers, and other vegetables. Some
730. Curaçao’s Thanksgiving Parade
Our annual harvest festival, Seú, dates back to the 17th century when slaves would gather together in the kunuku (countryside) to pick the harvest at the end of growing season. A good harvest consisted of sorghum stalks, pumpkins, peanuts, watermelons, cucumbers, peppers, and other vegetables. Some
731. Curaçao Drought
“Our nature is rugged… rough… and not just around the edges. Her charm lies in her resilience. She is what she is. She resembles our temperament… authentic, but not always welcoming.” – Writer, poet, painter, Curaçao culture fiend, Philip A. Rademaker
731. Curaçao Drought
“Our nature is rugged… rough… and not just around the edges. Her charm lies in her resilience. She is what she is. She resembles our temperament… authentic, but not always welcoming.” – Writer, poet, painter, Curaçao culture fiend, Philip A. Rademaker
732. Curaçao’s Strong Female Hands
Straw hats were Curaçao’s single most important export in the early 20th century. In fact, they’re the only rural product to achieve that status. International demand was predominantly driven by two distinct markets: 1. wealthy, fashionable American and European businessmen happy to
732. Curaçao’s Strong Female Hands
Straw hats were Curaçao’s single most important export in the early 20th century. In fact, they’re the only rural product to achieve that status. International demand was predominantly driven by two distinct markets: 1. wealthy, fashionable American and European businessmen happy to
733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5)
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
733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5)
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
734. Curaçao’s Blue Room
Let Captain Goodlife (Juni Obersi) take you on tours of the secluded area surrounding Santa Cruz. Our favorite ‘Goodlife’ coastal adventure has to be diving into the Blue Room, a sea cavity you reach 3 feet under a coral and limestone
734. Curaçao’s Blue Room
Let Captain Goodlife (Juni Obersi) take you on tours of the secluded area surrounding Santa Cruz. Our favorite ‘Goodlife’ coastal adventure has to be diving into the Blue Room, a sea cavity you reach 3 feet under a coral and limestone
735. Curaçao’s Obsession with Superstition
Asina Nan Di… By Paul Hubert Franz Brenneker (‘Pader Brenneker’) Nan di: No bari kas despues di seis’or di atardi. Nan di: No kumpra nada na 50, ni na 13 tampoko, Djo libra! Nan di: No duna un hende nada na
735. Curaçao’s Obsession with Superstition
Asina Nan Di… By Paul Hubert Franz Brenneker (‘Pader Brenneker’) Nan di: No bari kas despues di seis’or di atardi. Nan di: No kumpra nada na 50, ni na 13 tampoko, Djo libra! Nan di: No duna un hende nada na
736. Curaçao’s Tennis Champion
Curaçao’s very own Pete Sampras look-a-like, Jean-Julien (‘Juls’) Rojer (31) is the first* yu’i Kòrsou to win a Master’s title. The first yu’i Kòrsou to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam tournament (Australian Open 2011, French Open 2012, US Open 2012). The first yu’i Kòrsou to break into the top 10 world
736. Curaçao’s Tennis Champion
Curaçao’s very own Pete Sampras look-a-like, Jean-Julien (‘Juls’) Rojer (31) is the first* yu’i Kòrsou to win a Master’s title. The first yu’i Kòrsou to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam tournament (Australian Open 2011, French Open 2012, US Open 2012). The first yu’i Kòrsou to break into the top 10 world
737. Curaçao Passover Charoset
Last week I found myself making a Passover favorite, Garosa (Charoset), just like my mama and her mama and her mama and her mama before her. Meant to symbolize the sticky-and-strong mortar Hebrew slaves used to build clay bricks in Egypt
737. Curaçao Passover Charoset
Last week I found myself making a Passover favorite, Garosa (Charoset), just like my mama and her mama and her mama and her mama before her. Meant to symbolize the sticky-and-strong mortar Hebrew slaves used to build clay bricks in Egypt
738. Easter in Curaçao (Part 2)
People of all walks of life pack their beach bags and stock their BBQ to celebrate Dia di Wèspen (more intimate version of Fuikdag) on Easter Sunday at Playa Forti… One big awesome, boisterous family!!!
738. Easter in Curaçao (Part 2)
People of all walks of life pack their beach bags and stock their BBQ to celebrate Dia di Wèspen (more intimate version of Fuikdag) on Easter Sunday at Playa Forti… One big awesome, boisterous family!!!
739. Easter in Curaçao (Part 1)
NO SWIMMING on Good Friday! Or you might turn into a fish…* Soulful home-cooking on the ‘konfó’ (krioyo BBQ) seen all over the island! (Tutu, black-eyed pea mush, in the making) Good Friday = Piská Hasá ku Funchi i Tutu! (but this plate
739. Easter in Curaçao (Part 1)
NO SWIMMING on Good Friday! Or you might turn into a fish…* Soulful home-cooking on the ‘konfó’ (krioyo BBQ) seen all over the island! (Tutu, black-eyed pea mush, in the making) Good Friday = Piská Hasá ku Funchi i Tutu! (but this plate
740. Curaçao Bread Pudding
Irela Girigori-Panneflek writes: “I’d like to contribute by adding the ‘boyo or bolo di pan’ (Curaçao’s version of bread pudding), a delicious treat form the Curaçao kitchen. Made with bread, milk, eggs, raisins or small chopped prunes and sometimes with crystallized fruits, but I prefer it
740. Curaçao Bread Pudding
Irela Girigori-Panneflek writes: “I’d like to contribute by adding the ‘boyo or bolo di pan’ (Curaçao’s version of bread pudding), a delicious treat form the Curaçao kitchen. Made with bread, milk, eggs, raisins or small chopped prunes and sometimes with crystallized fruits, but I prefer it
741. Curaçao’s Olympic Medalist Swimmer
“No doubt the best black swimmer of the 70′s was Enith Brigitha of Curaçao. She was the first black swimmer to win an Olympic medal.” – Christian Berger, A Short History of Black Swimming: The 70s Enith Brigitha (5/5/2011) “Knowing everything
741. Curaçao’s Olympic Medalist Swimmer
“No doubt the best black swimmer of the 70′s was Enith Brigitha of Curaçao. She was the first black swimmer to win an Olympic medal.” – Christian Berger, A Short History of Black Swimming: The 70s Enith Brigitha (5/5/2011) “Knowing everything
742. Curaçao’s Magical 2013 World Baseball Classic
A patchwork Dream Team made up of rookies, seasoned players and veterans from Curaçao, Aruba, and Holland, led by Curaçao’s first MLB player and current hitting coach for the SF Giants, Hensley Meulens, was the surprise entry into the Final Four of the
742. Curaçao’s Magical 2013 World Baseball Classic
A patchwork Dream Team made up of rookies, seasoned players and veterans from Curaçao, Aruba, and Holland, led by Curaçao’s first MLB player and current hitting coach for the SF Giants, Hensley Meulens, was the surprise entry into the Final Four of the
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 