BelO - Lakou trankil

Belo was born in Haiti in 1979, He  is a young author, composer, guitarist and singer, winner of numerous awards, including the prestigious "Prix Radio France International Discoveries of 2006.

His musical style, known as "Ragganga," combines Reggae, Jazz, Rock, Worldbeat and "Rara" traditional Vodou rhythms. He sings in our  rich and colorful native language, Haitian Creole.

In this song, he talks about Haiti metaphorically  and calls it "Lakou" backyard. He wants peace and tranquility in our backyard. He prays for peace peace, harmony, and change. Enjoy!

Pain Patate

Sweet Potato Pudding. A rich delectable dessert that is the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
Ingredient
4 lbs Boniato ( white sweet potato or patate)
4 Bananas, (well ripened) peeled and mashed
1/2 cup Shortening (such as Crisco)
1 can Cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
1 can ( 8 oz) Coconut or Evaporated Milk
4 Tbsp Butter or Margarine
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Finely grated ginger
2 1/2 Tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon
1 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 cup Raisins
Instructions
Preheat oven to 3500 F (1800 C). Wash and peel Boniatos (patates) and cut in small pieces. Finely grind boniatos (patates) with the coconut milk using a food processor. Place in a heavy 8 to 10 Qt. Dutch oven. Peel and finely blend bananas. Add banana mixture and mix well. Then add all remaining ingredients (except for raisins) and mix well . Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon until brown (about 35 to 40 minutes). Simmer for about 5 minutes on low heat. Remove from heat, add raisins, and mix well. Pour the mixture into a 15 inch oven safe dish. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with sugar and let sit for ½ hour before serving.

Bon Appetit!!!