Food

Millions of Haitians will face hunger in 2020

Things are really bad in Haiti but it is about to get worse. Forty percent of Haitians will face food insecurity by March 2020, according to a new report by OCHA. more »

January 6, 2020 6:56 PM

Patate ak Lait, Bon Manje Creole

This morning I had a bowl of Patat avek Lait for breakfast thinking: "Hmmmm... Last time I had sweet potatoes boiled in milk (patat ak lèt), I was just a kid in Hinche Haiti." more »

July 15, 2012 9:40 AM

3 Differences between Bannann Miske and Bannann Fig (Plantains vs Bananas)

Haitian Cuisine -- There there are 3 major differences between bannan miske (plantains) and bannann fig (bananas) that you probably didn't know. Fnd out what they are right now. more »

December 11, 2019 8:27 AM

Haitian Aranso - Haitians cook everything with Aranso dont they?

Smoked herring in Haiti is called Aransò (Harreng Saur) and it is used almost like a food spice the way so many Haitians use Aranso. more »

March 19, 2017 1:52 PM

Looking for a natural remedy for muscle pain and soreness? Try Ginger

Haitians often drink some "thé gingembre" (ginger tea) to warm themselves up in the winter but did you know that ginger is really good at relieving muscle pain and soreness? more »

November 22, 2019 5:53 AM

Did you know? White rice can cause constipation

Haitians love to eat rice boy! But now I know why by bowel movements come to a halt after I chow down on that bowl of rice. White rice can cause constipation. more »

November 19, 2019 11:00 AM

Haiti Peyi Lock, manje pa ka rantre lavil, neg andeyo ap byen pase!

There is an advantage to living in a Haitian province close to the countryside, you get fresh plant based foods everyday at the local market whether or not Port-au-Prince is in ""Peyi Lock" mode. more »

October 12, 2019 1:29 PM

Water Fasting: Haitians swear if you don't eat for a day, you could die, LOL!

Many Haitians say if you don't eat for a day, "gas ap anpare w" (gas will overtake you, so to speak). What exactly do they mean by that? more »

September 21, 2019 8:35 AM

Good Nutrition is like a good investment - Beware the foods you eat

Are you conscious about the foods you eat? Good Nutrition is like a good investment. You do it slowly, continuously, and in the long run it pays big. more »

September 7, 2019 11:05 AM

Cost of living going up in Haiti due to two main factors: The value of the US Dollar and Insecurity

Cost of living (La Vie Cher) in Haiti has been going up a ramp and some people say it is because of not just one but two main factors: The US Dollar that keeps going up in value non-stop and insecurity. more »

August 9, 2019 5:59 AM