Plantain Essays

Voodoo is a blend of African animism, spiritism and indigenous religion. It is mainly practiced in West Africa and Haiti but is also practiced in Puerto Rico, Brazil, Cuba, The Dominican Republic and America. The beliefs can be a bit different in different schools and locations. The practical and ritual dimension of voodoo includes rituals like prayers, drumming, dancing, singing and animal sacrifice. Some main practices are magic, healing, candomblé, and Hoodoo which is African Folk magic. Candomblé

Campbell ENG-4U July 23, 2023 In the novel "Frying Plantain" by Zalika Reid-Benta, the main character's journey to adulthood while trying to figure out her cultural identity is a compelling exploration of self-discovery and the challenges faced by first-generation Canadians from diverse backgrounds. The main character's struggle with her cultural identity and fitting in, especially in a society with different cultures, is a central theme in "Frying Plantain." Throughout the novel, we see the protagonist

Literary essay about Frying Plantain by Zalika Reid-Benta Did you know that the author of Frying Plantain demonstrates the concept that being your authentic self and always telling the truth is better for you and everyone else. Kara learned to be honest with herself through mistakes from the past. One thing that can determine an individual’s future is the type of person they were. If Kara always lied when she was young, people would assume shes a liar when she gets older. If Kara was a trouble

different, and, are different from the rest, is an awkward and belittling feeling. As if you’re a needle in a haystack, you are so small and alone, even with the people that you are supposed to find similarities, you are different from them. Frying Plantain written by Zalika Reid-Benta follows a young Kara Davis through several essays over a decade of her eventful youth. Author Zalika Reid-Benta explores the themes of systematic and generational trauma in our children by putting the reader in the shoes

own type of empanadas and Salvadorian empanadas are so different from the other empanadas. How is a Salvadoran empanada different? The crust is not made from the typical corn mixture. A Salvadoran empanada is made from a dough from ripe plantains. The plantains must be ripe because that way the crush can have a sweet taste. The

bland. The most popular seasonings that are used is Goya Adobo and Sazon Goya. A popular dish that is my favorite of all time is called mofongo. First you take a ripe plantain and cut it up. Once completed put the plantains in hot fresh vegetable oil. Let them cook and once they are golden, get a wooden bowl and smash the plantains to make a bowl shape. Then comes the best part which is the meat. Any type of meat can be use. Chicken, pork, or steak is acceptable. With the mofongo there is usually

The Dominican Republic has a population of over 10,478,756 people, with a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds: African, European, Asian, Jewish, and Arabic ( Britannica Online for Kids, "Dominican Republic"). The lands of Hispaniola (current name), was first inhabited by the Tiano Indians; a group, native to the Caribbean islands. During his 1472 voyage, Christopher Columbus claimed the lands for Spain, causing the Dominican Republic to be the “oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere”

vegetables and herbs that are utilized as a part of local cooking. Commonplace Panamanian sustenances are gently seasoned, without the sharpness of some of Panama's Latin American and Caribbean neighbors. Regular fixings are maize, rice, wheat flour, plantains, yuca (cassava), hamburger, chicken, pork and fish. Panama is a country filled with culture and beauty and a part of its culture and beauty is without a doubt the food. Panamese people eat a lot of rice served with

Culture: Colombian culture is very similar to many other Latin American countries, with components of Colombian culture being traced back to Spain during 16th century and with the collision of the native civilizations at the time. With a few special elements that make it unique. Many aspects of Colombian culture were adopted from other ethnic groups throughout the ages and predominately during the 16th century. Various customs preformed today are seen as being very important when concerning Colombia’s

Vanessa Hepner May 7, 2017 Final Paper: Puerto Rican Cuisine HST 234 Puerto Rican Cuisine, known as “Cocina Criolla”, incorporates ingredients from many cultures over the world. Since the island is home to many different backgrounds, a wide variety of foods is expected. Elements from Europe, Africa, and the Americas can be seen in Puerto Rican everyday cooking. Popular dishes often include rice, beans and meat along with traditional spices such as adobo and sofrito

Haiti is the pearl of the Caribbean. Haiti is a country located on the island of Hispaniola, next to the Dominican Republic. African slaves were taking to Haiti by the French, since the French could not communicate with the slaves in their native language, the French masters forced the slaves to learn how speak French. After a war, where the African slaves revolted. The French lost and left Haiti and the slaves still spoke French. The African slaves in Haiti today are known has Haitians.

Just like Richard Blanco once dreamed of becoming like his gringo friends who ate “Pop-Tarts, Ritz Crackers and Cool Whip,” I also once had the same fascination. American culture assimilation was a running theme in the book The Prince of Los Cocuyos. Growing up in Little Haiti meant I would be surrounded a lot by my parents’ cultural heritage without actually living in Haiti. I never went to Haiti and do not plan on visiting any time soon. Honestly, I was always embarrassed of my culture like Blanco

Pumpkin and Vegetable Soup Pumpkin soups have a unique Caribbean history, a celebration of Haitian Independence. On January 1, 1804, Haitians worked together to create an exclusive soup to observe their independence from the French colonialists. Until that time, the French conquerors believed that the blacks under their rule could never work mutually to create anything. Today, the traditional pumpkin soup known as "Soup Joumou," is made and served to commemorate their fight for freedom. While under

Americans. Other staples include greens, okra, corn, and squash. West African staples include fish, corn, cowpeas, yams, rice, tropical fruits, and insects. Ethiopian staples include plantains, millet, beans and coffee. East African diet is predominantly vegetarian, and their staples include cassava, corn, plantains, and peanuts. Meal cycles and etiquette vary widely by regions. Special occasions typically depend on religious affiliations; however, African Americans celebrate Christmas, Kwanza

don’t have a garbage disposal, so they through their trash away on the beach, polluting it. They don’t have bathrooms, and that 's why they go to their beach to do their necessities. These people only eat fish, coconut, chicken, eggs, tortillas, and plantains. These people have their own

dream that Maria had while there shows Juana walking with a red dress through a green field and Joaquin is wearing all white holding plantains. The viewers can predict that dream is an ideal image that she wished her father really was. Maria and her mother had just enough to get by. In the Dominican Republic the man is the provider in the home. By Joaquin carrying plantains in the dream demonstrates that he came back to Juana and they were a happy family. This is how she would like to picture Joaquin

Costa Rica Have you been to costa rica or learned anything about costa?Well today i will be talking about costa rica and the things I will be talking is Geography,languages,foods,customs,produce and import,and government. Costa rica has a coastlines on the caribbean sea and the pacific oceanThere is volcanos,tropical coastal plains rise mountainsMost of costa rica is mostly dominated by sierra madre and are literally fractured into valleys and ranges by violent volcanosTheir sand is white and

Growing up in America and having a parent from another country comes with many perks and stories. In case you haven't read the title or wondering which parent is from another country; My father is from a small island in Central America named Belize. To give you the brief history about Belize, Belize first inhabitants were the Mayans from the beginning of time until the fourteenth century due to them mysteriously declining in population. The Mayans had a huge roll in the Central American countries

mexico or overseas. No one was really in charge of the underground railroad there were people who worked with it but no one was in charge. The people that worked for the underground railroad were called “Conductors”. The “Conductors” would sneak on plantains and lead a certain amount of slaves to the North by using the underground railroad. “Conductors” and their helpers would rise money and food

The society I live in gives me the opportunity to participate in many cultures, including the Dominican culture, American culture and Nicaraguan culture. These are three cultures that have similarities, but also differences. Something that makes these cultures similar is the practice of religion within christianity. The practice of religion is something important in the existence of these three cultures. For example: Dominicans, Americans and Nicaraguans who are christians go to church on sundays