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Chef Patricia Miranda Allen for Jamaica Epicurean Escape

October 31, 2012 By

Panamanian Chef Patricia Miranda Allen, who styles herself as a
sustainable gastronomic chef, is one of several international guest chefs
who will participate in The Gleaner-sponsored Jamaica Epicurean Escape
(JEE) on December 1 and 2 at the Richmond Estate in St Ann.


The term “sustainable gastronomy” as explained by Chef Allen is when
nature, chefs, diners and producers go hand in hand and work harmoniously.
“Food is perhaps the closest link we humans have with Mother Nature. She
sustains us, gives us pleasure, health and life. When we respect and are
grateful for what she so generously offers us, using seasonal produce and,
even better, produced in our surroundings, we can then say that what comes
out of our kitchen is nothing but a feast of love.”

Dr David Smith, who leads the JEE’s environmental programme, expands on
the concept, “The restaurant and catering industries in many parts of the
world recognise that our food resources are not infinite, and if it is to
be sustainable it must embrace the wider environmental values and do what
it can to reduce its impact on the environment,” he said.

“So, it is a matter of writing menus to seasonal produce and an ongoing
process of buying locally and organically where possible, and of
considering animal welfare in the production of our food. Using free-range
eggs and poultry, not purchasing lobster out of season and focusing on
proper waste disposal as well as reducing, recycling and reusing,” Dr
Smith maintains.

cooking commercially

Chef Allen is chef/proprietor of Cerro Brujo Gourmet Restaurant in Volcan,
Chiriqui, Republic of Panama, founded on November 26, 1999. Her career
spans over 15 years. She began cooking commercially at La Posada del Cerro
La Vieja, Penonomé, Coclé Province. Later, she tested her culinary skills
in the Sister Moon Hotel in Isla Grande, Colön, Republic of Panama.

Chef Allen specialises in the preparation of very fresh salads with
organically grown vegetables and plenty of edible flowers. Her cooking has
strong accents of Asian and Mediterranean cuisines, made mainly with
Panamanian ingredients. “I love cooking with a kaleidoscope of herbs,
spices and organic ingredients that fuse in a symbiosis of scrumptious and
passionate flavours, fascinating aromas and vibrant food presentations. I
am looking forward to adding a Jamaican flavour to my repertoire, Chef
Allen notes.

For more information, visit: www.jamaicaepicureanescape.com

 

 

BACKGROUND ON CHEF PATRICIA MIRANDA-ALLEN:

Panamanian Chef Patricia Miranda to receive World Gourmand Award

Volcan, Panama, February 6, 2012. Panamanian Chef Patricia Miranda to
receive World Gourmand Award at the annual Gourmand International
Association Cook Book Fair in Paris, France. “The Gourmand International
Association”  is the organizing body that will confer The World Gourmand
Award on Chef Patricia Miranda Allen, author of the Cookbook, ÑUKWA JA
TARE TIKWE (Camp Fire of my Loves).

Gourmand International Association has recognized the contribution
rendered to the women of the ethnic group Ngobe Bugle during the past
Volcan Verde Integral Festival 2011, last March in Volcan, Chiriqui,
Republic of Panama.
ÑUKWA JA TARE TIKWE (Camp Fire of my Loves) is the title of the book
written in Ngobere, translated into English and authored by Chef Patricia
Miranda Allen, who teaches and demonstrates how the Ngobe women provide
better nutrition for their children and for themselves.  The book is first
written in Spanish and then translated to  Ngobere.  It contains simple,
basic, yet nutritious recipes that can be prepared with local, well-known
Panamanian ingredients  that are  easy to find in our produce markets or
planted in the home garden.

In addition to being awarded the “The best translation,” Chef Patricia was
nominated in the categories for the “Gourmand Best in the World Best Woman
Chef.

The Award Ceremony shall take place at the prestigious Folies Bergere in
Paris, France on March 6, 2012.

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Scribal Culture And The Making Of The Hebrew Bible.

March 21, 2011 By


Username, Password and Topic are required Looking for a great book which will teach your young adult or teenager about the Navajo Culture and the history of the North American Indians as the remainder of us came to settle on this land? Well, boy have I got a great book idea for you : ‘Laughing Boy’ by Oliver La Farge, Signet Classic Series for teens. After studying this book, it’s no surprise this work has sold copies for virtually 31 years. First written in 1929, replenished and re-printed in 1958, and was still in print in 1971. Actually the tale is so glorious, that and the history behind this fictional work so great, that I’d have to suggest it to each teenager and young adult there is.


The Buddhist observance of death is marginal, much the same way they live their lives. The Mexican heritages love their deceased and celebrate Day of the Dead. The Day of the Dead party is held Each Nov first. Death was considered passage to a new life, so it was celebrated. What’s the satisfaction factor? Are folks often satisfied or unhappy? Folk wish to work where others are satisfied. Who do folk like the most? Talk about the special folk in the organisation. A discontented work staff could be an incentive buster.


This gives a good view of the sort of traits and values that are believed to be critical in the organisation. It could be someone that is still there or somebody who was the organizational ‘hero’ from way back. It’s also related that forest-dwellers of Orissa like the Savaras adopted Buddhism in Asoka’s time. It belived in society of all males. In passage of time the Hindus also regarded Buddha as an incarnation or Avatar of Vishnu and identified Buddha as Jagannath, The Ultimate Being in this Age of Kali ( Kaliyuga ).


Purusottam kshtra is the sole holy place in all of India where the Prasad or bhoga of Jagannath is shared under same plate by Brahmans and Sudra together. Granddad and his pals have been working for over 10 years to develop the vision for Victoria Island, and now, in 2009, they feel the time is correct to take another massive step forward. Many individuals and groups – Algonquin and non-Algonquin, from Canada, the U.S.A. More letters and expressions of support are required and welcome now. Victoria Island served as a vital holy ceremonial place for the first races of the land. It appears the land has been waiting for the traditional communal fires to be re-kindled..

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Sports in New Orleans

February 28, 2011 By
Sport in New Orleans

Sport in New Orleans


If you enjoy sports and want to experience all that New Orleans has to offer on your holiday then there is a wide range of professional sports for you to see.

Football

  • The New Orleans Saints play at the Louisiana Superdome and they play in the NFL with 32 other teams.  They most recently won the Super bowl XLIV in 2010.
  • The Tulane Greenwave football team are in the NCAA division and they represent the Tulane University.
  • The New Orleans blaze is a women’s football team and they play in the National Women’s Football Association.


Major games played in the city are the Bayou Classic which is an annual event played in the Superdome.  This game is between two historically black universities, Grambling state and Southern university.  The Super bowl; this event has been played at the Superdome more times than at any other sports facility.  They will also be hosting it again in 2013.

Basketball

  • The New Orleans hornets play their games in the New Orleans arena.  They are one of 30 teams in the NBA.
  • The Tulane Greenwaves basketball team are part of the NCAA division and represent Tulane University.
  • The Privateers represent the University of New Orleans and are also playing in the NCAA division.
  • The New Orleans blues are part of the ABA franchise.


Major games in the city are the ‘Final Four’ which is played at the Superdome and the NBA all star game which was last held in New Orleans in 2008.

Baseball

  • The New Orleans Zephyrs play at the Zephyr field in Metairie.  They are a PCL baseball team linked with the Florida marlins. 
  • The Tulane Greenwave baseball team are in the NCAA division and represent Tulane University.
  • The Privateers represent the University of New Orleans and they play in the NCAA division.

 

Other sports that New Orleans host


New Orleans has a soccer team called the New Orleans jesters and they play in the USL premier league development league.  New Orleans is the host of the New Orleans ‘rock n roll’ Mardi Gras marathon.  If you are a fan of boxing then New Orleans is home to many boxing events.  A famous match in 1892 held in New Orleans is considered to be the start of the modern boxing era.  They also host the annual Sugar Bowl and has been home to this since 1935.  This match was originally played in the Tulane stadium, and is now played in the Louisiana Superdome.  They play host to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans which is a golf tournament of the PGA tour.  There is also horse racing at the fairgrounds race course.

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Travelling to New Orleans

February 16, 2011 By


If you are catching a flight to New Orleans then the airport you will arrive at is New Orleans Louis Armstrong.  Some of the major airlines that fly into this airport are Delta, American airlines, Continental airlines, Lufthansa, British airways, Air France and Japan airlines.  There are many more airlines available and an approximate cost of a flight from London to New Orleans, indirect, would be around £500. 


When you visit the city it is best to walk around the city to full appreciate all it has to offer, so take your time.  There are also trams operating regularly though the older parts of the city and streetcars to get around the city.  If you want to experience the city’s vibrant culture then a hotel in the French quarter is the best option for you.  If you want to stay somewhere a bit quieter then you are best to find a hotel uptown in the garden district, for example, Faubourg Marigny.  It is recommended that if you are visiting New Orleans for the first time then it is best to opt for a hotel in the centre of the city, within walking distance of the main attractions.  Now let’s look now into the reasons why you should definitely choose this city for your holiday destination.

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