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Creole cuisine

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Haïti at Home: La Cuisine Créole - Part 2

No Haitian meal is complete without a little something sweet to finish it off. One of my favorite desserts is blancmangé. This coconut-based gelatin dessert perfectly highlights the sweet island flavor of coconut in an unconventional texture...

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Thursday, July 20th, 2017

Haïti at Home: La Cuisine Créole - Part 1

By Tatiana Balabanis Food has the incredible ability to transport you to any location at anytime. Whether it’s the smell of freshly baked baguettes that reminds you of your favorite boulangerie in Paris or the preparation of your favorite meal...

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Thursday, July 13th, 2017

Taste of Haiti: A Glimpse into the Haitian Community in Paris

By Tatiana Balabanis Paris is home to a large variety of distinct cultures and a plethora of people who nurture those cultures so that they may continue to thrive in the diverse City of Lights. One of the cultures that has found its place in...

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Thursday, May 11th, 2017

Creole Cuisine at the Foire de Paris

The Académie de l'Art Culinaire du Monde Créole hosted an all-day event featuring Creole cuisine at the Foire de Paris (Paris Fair) last week. MC Laura provided lively commentary as various local chefs prepared recipes for foods and...

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Thursday, March 16th, 2017

BAO - A New Afro-Créole Supermarket

The sister-brother team of Sona, Kossi, and Lemba Muluala recently opened what many people in Ile de France likely consider a godsend - a modern, full-service Afro-Créole supermarket. BAO storefront Screenshot from BAO video BAO, which is...

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