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Guadeloupe is believed to have some of the best sites for scuba diving in the world

There is an active volcano called La Soufriere, on the island Basse-Terre

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421 kilometers off the West coast of Mexico

Pacific Ocean

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writers, and artists painting is huge

Saint- John Perse famous writer/Nobel Prize for Literature

colors of sea, sky, and sand inspire paintings

museums across the islands showcase paintings from local artists

Most regional styles are done in charcoal and oil paints

crafts are important

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Basse-terre

Population: 449,101 people as of 2018

Languages: French, little English, locals speak crèole

Economy: Government services are important, main source tourism, manufacturing and agriculture account for few jobs

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Zouk is the symbol of identity

African roots

Soul “Gwo-Katie” drum

Caribbean music 80’s

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variety of seafood, chicken, lamb, callaloo

French, Indian, Caribbean, and African inspired cuisine

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part of the European Union

head of state is the President of the French Republic

Prefect (resident at the Prefecture building in Basse-Terre) as his representative

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I enjoy visiting my homeland Jamaica and eating locally prepared foods. Most locally prepared foods are mostly unprocessed and organic.

Eating callaloo ( Amaranthus Viridis) is so reminiscent of my childhood where I enjoyed this dish prepared in a variety of ways. It is eaten here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Callaloo is traditionally cooked by itself with onion, tomatoes, green onions, and Scotch bonnet pepper and thyme or cooked with salt fish or served with steamed fish, rice or fried breadfruit.

It is also added to soups, and used as a filling for a savory pastry called patty like my Jamaican Lentil Patties and even made into a drink.

What is Jamaican Callaloo?

Callaloo has been consumed for thousands of years, it is an ancient green leafy vegetable also known as amaranth. It is similar to spinach but has a stronger flavor,

Farmers grow callaloo seeds in Jamaica and sell the plant in the local markets. I love to grow my own, so I normally allow a few of my callaloo plants to seed. I then allow the seeds to dry and store them for after winter.

What Are The Health Benefits Of Jamaican Callaloo?

But this notorious weed is a valuable source of iron, calcium, folate, potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, and Vitamin C. Purchase callaloo in the Caribbean, Asian, and /or International supermarkets.

1 cup of cooked callaloo provides:

90 kilocalories

6.9 milligrams of iron

1074 milligrams of potassium

602 milligrams of calcium

13 grams of fiber

484 milligrams of sodium

86 milligrams of vitamin C

7.2 grams of protein

Scotch bonnet pepper is also a key ingredient in Jamaican cuisine, its similar to habanero pepper, which may be substituted. It is extremely hot therefore I use it whole just for the unique and authentic flavor it imparts to the dish.

Callaloo is delicious served with Ackee, Vegan Rundown, Dumplings or Festival, Breadfruit or Yam.

How To Cook Jamaican Callaloo

1. To prepare callaloo, first remove dead leaves, debris, and any hard stalks. I like to fill a large pot of cold water and add salt to it and submerge the callaloo in the pot for about 10 minutes, the salt will help to remove debris.

2. Discard the water and rinse the callaloo. Strip the outer thin layer of the callaloo stems. Finely cut leaves and stem of callaloo and set aside.

3. Saute, onion, garlic, spring onion, thyme, tomatoes in oil. Add chopped callaloo, salt, and Scotch bonnet pepper, cover, and allow to steam.

4. you may add a little water at this time but not too much because the callaloo will 'spring its own water' (produce its own liquid as it is cooked).

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Below, I served my callaloo with Jamaican yellow yam, gluten-free, vegan boiled dumplings, Ackee, and roast breadfruit.

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I enjoy visiting my homeland Jamaica and eating locally prepared foods. Most locally prepared foods are mostly unprocessed and organic. Eating callaloo ( Amaranthus Viridis) is so reminiscent of my childhood where I enjoyed this dish prepared in a variety of ways. It is eaten here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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insular region of France

Leeward Islands, part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean

Speak French because it’s part of France

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Carnival- starts on Epiphany and ends on Ash Wednesday

People of all professions join a carnival festivity

Shrove Tuesday- Tuesday before Ash Wednesday

Feasting and celebration

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The féroce d'avocat is a French Caribbean meal similar to the guacamole. It is mainly composed of avocado, manioc flour and salt cod. The name "féroce" (which means ferocious) refers to the chilli.