Benefits of Lemon

	This is another fruit that has been known for its therapeutic properties for generations. It is also a root of any home remedy and is normally used to help the stomach ( because they have special cleansing effect). Lemon is one of the fruits that would strengthen your immune system. If you have flu or colds, try drink lemon juice. It will relieve the symptoms as well as halt the progress of most infection. Why ? Because of its antibacterial and antiviral properties. Benefits of Lemon: 1. Lemon act as blood purifier and improves the body’s ability to get rid of toxins. 2. Lemon fruit is excellent in fighting disease that's related to infection. 3. Buy lemon to get rid of certain insects. It’s mother nature’s version of insecticides and will help to repel mosquitoes and flies 4. Some people love antiseptics and would apply it to their skin whenever they have the smallest cut. The good news is you can use lemon on cuts too since it's nature's antiseptics. Not only that, because of its styptics property, it is said that lemon could be applied on cuts to stop bleeding. 5. Drinking lemon juice is useful for people with heart problem - because of its high potassium content http://www.oohoi.com

CREATE "MAGIK" IN YOUR KITCHEN

by Wanda Patterson on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 8:23am

Because there are so many magical ingredients right there in
your own kitchen.

Want to do a simple yet powerful protection spell?

Garlic is well known throughout the ages for its protective
properties.
Hang fresh garlic in your kitchen and over your doorways
to protect your home.

What about a potion for love?

All you need is some thyme and marjoram.
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of marjoram into a
tea cup or tea ball.
Add hot water.

As it brews, visualize yourself opening up your heart to love,
and enjoying a fulfilling, loving relationship.
Strain, and sweeten with honey.
Before you drink the tea say something simple that states
your intention:

"Send love to me
So mote it be."

Need a spell for prosperity?

Many different types of nuts will bring you prosperity.
Gather cashews, almonds, Brazil nuts, pecans, and peanuts.
Any combination of these will do; just use what you have
in the house.
Visualize your specific desire, and state it out loud,
while also stating your desire to harm none.
You can eat the nuts, while continuing to see your
goal in mind.

Feeling under the weather?

Use peppermint to make yourself a healing bath.
Take 1/4 cup dried peppermint, or 1/2 cup fresh peppermint,
16 oz. of baking soda, and 5 lemon slices.
Put the mint into a tea ball or cotton sock and let it
sit in the water as you draw a hot bath.
Pour in the baking soda and stir it with a wooden spoon.
As you stir, send healing intentions into the water
Visualize yourself healthy and well.
Now you can light some candles and soak in the
healing waters of the bath.

As you can see, there are many ways to use the ingredients
in your kitchen for simple and powerful magick spells.

You don't have to have a lot of experience to do these spells,
just some basic ingredients and strong intentions.

Much of the "magick" is the natural gifts
of Mother Nature, and knowing how to use these generous gifts.

The rest of the magick comes from YOU, your mind, your intentions, and your desires.

When you combine your intentions with the powers of nature, the result is what we call magick.

We all have that magick within us.

And when you know how to use it, you really can make your dreams come true!!!

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Fresh Fish from the Local Fisherman

Barington is a fisherman at heart. He is one of the few local fisherman that really goes fishing every day. He is not everyday lucky at sea but when he is we are for sure the first ones to purchase the catch of the day! Today we got lucky with a 4 kilo Red Snapper the most commune fish in our area and the most delicious as well.

1st The good thing about Barington as well is he is the best at "filetear" cut the fillet from the fish he sells. Here is a picture demostration of his perfection on what he does. The secrets he tells me is a sharp knife. First he gets rid of the scales which are quiet thick.

2nd) he beggins to cut by the stomack. he has already cleaned the fish at sea so all the insides are out.


3er he cuts the along the spine of the fish down to the tail. he marks the fillet and than he cut closer to the bone untill he removes the fillet. The only thing left is the skeletomg and head. voila.

 I than proceeded to marinate with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper ready for the grill. I keapt the skin on the fillet to better handle it on the grill and I believe it keeps better its moist and is more tender and testier.

 

The head and bones made a delicious consome to make a bnice and hearty fish soup. I make it with tomatoes, some veggies and all the herbs I can find this time a splash some vodka and it turn out delicious!! Ideally would be saffron but since is very expensive and not easy to find. <3 PROVECHO

Garifuna Dance and Percussion Presentation and Workshop - Taller y Presentacion de Danza y Percusion Garifuna - Restaurante TAMARA

An event organized and cater by Caribbean Spoon Catering Service in Puerto Viejo Center!!!! Always in pro of the production, presentation and propaganda of Afro Caribbean cultural  events.

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Caribbean Spoon Cooking Class

African Diaspora

Over a period of almost four centuries, four million Africans were transported to North America and the Caribbean Islands in the Atlantic slave trade. Captured from their homeland and separated from their tribes and families they were enslaved in a new world, where all familiar customs were absent.

The African Diaspora is the story of how Africans, though scattered & dispersed, managed to retain their traditions and reform their identities in a new world. Elements of African culture such as religion, language, and folklore endured and were their links to their past lives. In the process of Americanization, Africans formed another culture known as Afro-Americans or Creoles.

 

About Caribbean Spoon  Our Mission

Caribbean Spoon Cuisine is dedicated to the promotion of the food ways and related issues of culture of people of African descent around the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Caribbean Spoon Cuisine will document, and by extension, teach about the diverse cuisines of the African Diaspora and out of necessity African, Indigenous, and European foodways that left their indelible marks upon them.

Today’s Menu

SALAD

• Green papaya salad with a citrus ginger vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

• Pargo fish fillet with a coconut cream Caribbean sauce

• PATACONES from green fried plantains

• ButteRnut Squash puree

• Whole wheat rice with vegetable broth and lemon grass aroma

DESSERT

• GRILLED pineapple with vanilla ice cream and a ginger rum sauce

BEVERAGE

• Traditional Ginger Ale

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