Jamaican cuisine is a potpourri of influences, from native Arawaks to British, African, Indian, and Chinese colonists. “Jerk seasonings” are hot spice and herb mixtures, rubbed into meats, chicken, fish, shrimp, sausage, vegetables, or tofu. Take a “ride on de riddim” and experiment freely with this marinade!
Category: <span>Weekly Columns</span>
Guru Maps
Stuck at home for the last six months by quarantines and travel restrictions, I think many of us have done at least some armchair traveling. This week I want to discuss what has become my absolute favorite mapping app for smartphones and tablets. For years my favorite mapping app has been Guru Maps, previously Galileo,...
Ask Dr. Alan: The Dangers of Denial
I have recently had several requests from ex-patients who would like me to write a note to their employer exempting them from wearing a mask because of anxiety, panic, or “claustrophobia.”
Weekly Horoscopes Nov. 8
All Signs: This year Jupiter and Pluto line up three times and the final time is this week.
How Can I Prevent My Guests From Asking Too Many Favors?
I love hosting house parties here in San Miguel for my friends from the States. I enjoy creating an itinerary for my guests and showing them the sights and sounds of San Miguel. I do get frustrated though with the guests that want me to function as the foreign exchange window at the bank.
Weekly Horoscope Nov. 1
All Signs: On Nov. 3, the day of the US election, Mercury retrograde will end becoming what astrologers call “stationary direct.”
Sonny
Sonny is a handsome German Shorthair Pointer mix—light on the mix. He arrived at the Sociedad Protectora de Animales, known as the SPA, in January 2014 at eight weeks of age.
Mesoamerican Commerce: The Phoenicians of Middle America
This hearty Mexican fish stew has as many variants as there are traditional kitchens.
The Computer Corner: Network Latency
Please forgive me, but I, like many other network techs, tend to roll my eyes when people talk about the speed of their internet service.
Ask Dr. Alan: Sleep Hygiene
For a number of reasons, not the least of which is my concern about the pandemic, my sleep has taken a turn for the worse. Any suggestions?