Food & Drink

Trezo D'Haiti coffee and Artist Sally Binard Facebook Contest

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Trezo d'Haïti, gourmet Haitian coffee company is teaming up with artist Sally Binard to give away two bags of their famous Haitian coffee and an original print from Sally Binard.

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Haitian Beer Prestige Takes Gold Award at World Beer Cup in San Diego

SANTIAGO, USA (defend.ht) - The winners of 2012 Brewers Association World Beer Cup were announced Saturday at a banquet in San Diego and the Haitian beer, Prestige, take the Gold Award for American-Style Cream or Ale category #42.

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U.S. Restaurants Begin Carrying Hand-Picked Coffee Beans from Haiti

PHILADELPHIA, USA - In New York and Philadelphia an established coffee brewer began carrying a special kind of coffee that is well grown and hand-picked.

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Haiti's Francis Mango Takes the Throne at Exclusive Organic Markets

TEXAS, USA - Haiti's king of fruit – the Francis mango – is taking the throne at Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ:WFMI).

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Taso Recipe

A spicy tender steak mix with versatility. It can be eaten by itself or as a side. Traditionally, mixed with rice and served in a bowl, it makes a handy treat.

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Bouyon Recipe

Bouyon is a Haitian soup dish that is traditionally cooked and served on Saturday's. It goes great with Haitian or Cuban bread.

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Soup Joumou Recipe

The monumental dish of the Haitian revolution, Soup Joumou, squash soup, is the dish of conquerors. It is traditionally served on Haitian Independence Day, January 1st, as a wholesome start to another year.

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Labouyi Bannann

A creamy fruity dish that can be served hot or cold.

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Pen Patat Recipe

Pen Pata  an extremely delectable dessert. It is soft and fluffy and goes well down with ice cold milk.

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Akasan Recipe

A creamy and versatile treat for any occasion.

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Kremas Recipe

When it's time to get festive, Kremas is the universal choice of alcoholic consumption. It is a cool and creamy drink mixed with a delayed haymaker of rum.

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Pikliz Recipe

It's cold in temperature but hot in taste. Hot sauce is the alternative, this is the preferred spice for foods. It goes great with anything.

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Pate Kòde Recipe

It's not a picnic with out it, or a special feast without a platter of Pate made to serve many.

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Marinad Recipe

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Tangy fish with a savory flavor.

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Akra Recipe

Crunchy and good for you.

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Griyo Recipe

This is a tasty, chewy or crunchy, dish that livens up a plate and taste buds with a great aroma and a taste that delivers.

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Book reviews

Haiti Noir

Book Review

The anthology edited by Edwidge Danticat puts a uniquely Haitian spin on the crime genre

"Danticat has succeeded in assembling a group portrait of Haitian culture and resilience that is cause for celebration." - Publishers Weekly