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“A conemporary take on the cuisine of Guyana, the land of the six peoples”

This book will teach you to cook a variety of flamboyant, scrumptious, and mouthwatering dishes using traditional and unique Guyanese ingredients. You will prepare and enjoy tasty and spicy dishes in no time.

For people who cannot eat spicy, you can prepare these appetizing dishes with just enough spice so your taste buds can savor that once in a lifetime culinary experience.

My book will enable you to make curry dishes in a matter of minutes. The recipes are easy and very practical for any occassion! You will enjoy cooking curry for your family and they will be pleasantly surprised at your culinary skills.

You will enjoy creating easy and unusual desserts in no time!

Author Mona Khalil offers a collection of reflective poetry rooted in love and telling the story of her life, from childhood through present day. I Write Letters in my Thoughts is a synoptic view into one person’s journey through love, life, and ultimately towards liberation. This book is a testament to the power of storytelling as a historic healing method for communities who are often told to be quiet and patient. I Write Letters in my Thoughts allows us to realize that we are enough and that enough is enough; suffering is not our destiny, love is not impossible, and freedom is what we make it.

Rose and Nicolas loved their favourite Caribbean sorrel drink so much, the siblings decided to create a sorrel stand with the assistance of their parents. Their Sweet Sorrel Stand was a success in the neighbourhood. The main ingredient of the drink is the Roselle plant (Sorrel), a species of hibiscus which is native to West Africa. The red flower buds are boiled, strained, sweetened with sugar, with a touch of ginger, cinnamon, orange peel and cloves. Once cooled for a couple of hours or overnight, it is served with ice. It is known to be very rich in antioxidants. Traditionally, this drink is served during Christmas holidays. On a hot summer day, it is a refreshing alternative to lemonade

‘Messages on Dried Leaves’ is a mild resurrection of the Author’s first poetry book, ‘Obayifo’. This book is a poetic collection of personal notes, texts, emails and voicemails sent to muses of the past.

This was Keman’s first experience of Toronto’s annual Caribbean Carnival. The excited 8 year old and his Mother enjoyed the rituals at the Caribbean celebration, such as picking a flag to wave, the Caribbean influenced foods, dancing, costumes and music.

Enter my dark room of flickering lights, Entertainment most suited for the eyesEyes so voiceless your lips express jealousyEnding conversations, competing quietlyNo noisesNo nuisancesNo Devils interruptingNo rowdy laughter of villainsCome into my havenCalm your mind of hidden murmuringClamour for serenity, wordlesslyConserve peace silentlyEscape flamboyancesEscape the imaginary world of free speechesEmphatic vocals keep their distanceEnter my world Y. Marshall

This is a story depicting the author’s early life growing up in third world country Guyana, South America. The author reflects on her family’s origin and her adolescent years spent in Bengal and Plantation Highbury. She writes about her travel, studying and working in various countries and how she was able to cope with the adversity, and diversity of life. Throughout the book the author writes about the different places she called home and how it impacted her life. Her stories cover four and a half decades living in western societies and how she was able to hold on to hope during the days of despair. It seems our life is just a shadow that does not linger forever and it’s just a story.