Okra

“The Okapia Johnstoni is an endangered species... that is endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo” (Stanton). Humans have a desire for the fur/skin of Okapis, resulting in a large amount of poaching for their characteristics, which is a major reason as to why they are considered endangered. The Okapi’s physical appearance is extremely unique and different than any other animal. Their colors vary from red, brown, black and even white on their body, and are covered with reddish brown fur. The hind quarters and tops of their legs are covered with horizontal stripes of black and white, those of which resemble the stripes of a zebra. Their ankles are white and have dark spots above each hoof. They have adaptations that help suit them for their environment that they live in. One of their adaptations is considered to be one of their most unique features, the tongue, which is very long and black in color, and can reach and grab higher branches of trees for food. They also have large ears, helping to detect predators or any impending danger, especially since their eyesight is not the best. There is sexual dimorphism among this species. The females are slightly taller than the males and display a noticeably redder coat. Unlike the male Okapis, females of this species lack hornes and possess hair curls instead. Males have hair covered hornes on the top of their heads, whereas females have none. Okapi’s live a solitary life, only coming together during mating.They are rarely seen…

Fried Okra Typically in the kitchen I am always taking precautions and moving slowly whilst hot things are crackling on the oven top, especially when I was completely alone. But this time a tiny mistake I had made started an unpleasant chain reaction. I was experienced in frying okra--well aware of the dangers of hot oil. My mom and I were frying okra one summer night but before the batch was complete she had to leave with my dad to the gym. Before my mom left she told me, “we have an…

this discussion, I will share two of my favorites; lobster with drawn butter and gumbo. My family proudly declares they are from the south and cook with precision and care of a five-star chef. Part of the rich culinary tradition is our family gumbo recipe. My family origins are from South Carolina and Louisiana, and the combination of the regions can make a mouth water. However, nothing is complicated and guarded as the family gumbo recipe pass down through six generations. Gumbo described…

A city that was so full of life has now been stripped down to bare essentials. When thinking of the state of NOLA right after the storm vegetable gumbo is what comes to mind. You combine okra, celery, green peppers, and onions together to make a gumbo dish that has lost so much savor. The heart of what makes gumbo a resident and tourist favorite is missing. Combing only vegetables together means that the people of New Orleans have not given up, but they are taking what they can salvage to keep…

in 1933 they changed their name to the Washington Redskins despite it’s head coach ,‘Lone Star’ Dietz, being native american as well of some of the players. In 1936 the team relocated to Washington DC. They never changed the name from the Redskins despite it being out of date. The Washington Redskin should change their team mascot and name because, the term ‘redskin’ is a racial slur, a race should not be a team mascot and using the name redskin as a mascot encourages racism. The term ‘redskin’…

around the carnival festivities. The upbeat film inspired me to want to dig deeper and find a connection that speaks to me as a culinarian in the heart of Brazil. Carnival is thought of as both a massive and vibrant festival held in different places besides Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Many tourists have been attracted to this area because of the flamboyant and rowdy celebrations. Brazil covers nearly half of the South America continent. It is bordered by nine other regions and the Atlantic Ocean.…

America. Though the Crop Festival was terminated in the 1940’s in 1974 the festival was revived.”, stated by Allison Calender. To this day the festival is still celebrated. They try to preserve traditions from years ago. Barbados has a number of traditional foods, such as Couscous and flying fish. Cou-cou is similar to grits, its texture is creamy and made of cornmeal and okras. coocoo is served with flying fish in a tomato based sauce or served with salt fish, red herring or stew. Another…

The devotion the mother has for the power of domesticity is shown through an abundance specific instructions, such as “how to cook pumpkin fritter, sweep, grow okra, buy bread and wash” (Kincaid 56). This theme brings the importance of respectability to light. For instance, sewing up a dress becomes more than an act of maintenance because it saves a woman’s sexual reputation within the community. From these two themes arises values that the mother tries to implant within the daughter. The values…

story is a run-on phrase was a purposeful and important move by Kincaid. That’s because periods act like stop signs for the readers, without them there are no pauses for the readers to stop and catch their breath. This creates the effect that the mother’s instructions will never end. The run-on phrase format also creates a rhythm-like sound in “Girl”. Kincaid uses repetition of phrases to further that rhythm: this is how to sew on a button; this is how to make a buttonhole for the button you…

Chapter Six Chango Other Names: Shango, Xango. A War god, connected with Mars, claimed to give victory over adversaries and perform powerful punishment upon them. He is called mostly for men in all issues to do with victory and sensuality, to be seductive to women. Chango may perhaps be the best recognized of the Orishas. He rules dance, drums fire, lightning and thunder. Chango is a warrior Orisha of knowledge and intellect, has hot-tempered nature and is the personification of manhood. Chango…