Annaika was born to Denise just weeks before the January 12, 2020 earthquake in Haiti. During that horrid 30 seconds that shook each of us to our core, they were both buried under the rubble of that which was once their home. Pinned under a bed frame, they were both
M-konfié Nan Dieu Ninpot Koté Mouin Yé M-konfié nan Dieu ninpòt koté mouin yé.Ni sou la tè, ni sou la mè troublé;Nan tout traka, nan la vi sa aPapa-m nan sièl la apé véyé mouin. Kè:M-konfié nan Dieu,Mouin konnin L-ap pran souin mouin,Nan dézè a, ou nan mové chémin,La mè
Pumpkin/Squash Soup or “Soup Joumou” on January 1st is a long standing tradition in Haiti. You can read more about the history of this amazing soup here and here. There are many variations on this soup from family to family, but they are all delicious. I’ll include a few recipes
Yon pòv te sèl, akote gran chemen an,Li te avèg, li pa te kapab wè;Rad li chire, li tranble nan lonbraj la,Jezi vini, tenèb li vin limyè. Ke :Lè Kris vini, pwisans satan fin brize;Lè Kris vini, dlo nan je yo siye.Li pran tristès,Lavi nou plen ak lajwa;Nou vin chanje lè
