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Haitian Cuisine: 5 Delicious Lunch Ideas for Your Kids
Haitian Cuisine: 5 Delicious Lunch Ideas for Your Kids
Haitian Cuisine: 5 Delicious Lunch Ideas for Your Kids

Haitian Cuisine: 5 Delicious Lunch Ideas for Your Kids

Are you a parent? Are your children already going to school? Don’t say anything, I know! Every morning, it’s the same question: "What’s in their lunch today?" You want it to be tasty, balanced, and, above all, for your child to enjoy what they’re eating.

Here are 5 simple and delicious ideas to treat your child at school.

1. Mini Griot or Chicken Sandwiches

Griot is marinated, crispy porka classic! For an easy-to-eat version, make small sandwiches with bread.

2. Meatballs and Fried Potatoes

Small, well-seasoned meatballs served with crispy fries and a touch of vegetables (diced peas or carrots) for a complete and balanced meal.

3. Fresh Fruit

Nothing beats an assortment of local fruits to bring freshness and vitamins! Mango, pineapple, melon, or papaya, cut into chunks for easy eating.

4. Banana Wraps with Chicken

Slices of ripe banana wrapped in thin strips of grilled chicken. A perfect balance of sweet and savory that will delight little gourmands!

5. Sticky Rice and Fish Chunks

If your child enjoys traditional dishes, a small portion of sticky rice with red peas and chunks of fried or grilled fish is a delicious option.

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Jean-Jacques Dessalines, leader of the Haitian Revolution

In the annals of the history of Haiti, an island located in the Caribbean at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico and shared with the Dominican Republic, Jean-Jacques Dessalines emerges like a phoenix from the ashes of oppression. Born a slave on September 20, 1758 in the home of Henri Duclos, in Cormier (Grande-Rivière-du-Nord), in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, Dessalines was a Creole of African (Afro-Caribbean) origin. Freed during the 1794 abolition achieved through slave revolts, actually served as an officer in the French army during the French Revolution. At that time, the ideas of freedom and equality were at the heart of the concerns of the inhabitants of the colonies. Dessalines actively participated in the fighting against the Spanish and British forces, alongside the French, in Santo Domingo. Having risen to the rank of Lieutenant General, Jean-Jacques Dessalines turned against the French during the Leclerc expedition, sent to Saint-Domingue by Bonaparte to reestablish colonial authority and slavery during the Haitian Revolution. After the capture and deportation of Toussaint Louverture to France on June 7, 1802, Dessalines assumed a leading role in continuing the struggle for independence. He led numerous battles, including the battle of Crête-à-Pierrot in March 1802, where he galvanized his soldiers with his famous declaration: “Let those who want to remain slaves of the French leave the fort, let those, on the contrary, who want to die as free men, line up around me.” On January 1, 1804, Jean-Jacques Dessalines achieved the long-awaited goal of independence by proclaiming Haïti as a sovereign nation, becoming the second country in the Americas to gain independence from a colonial power. He became the first leader of the newly formed nation and was named Emperor under the name James I. However, his imperial reign was marked by authoritarian and brutal policies, including the massacre of many white settlers and the redistribution of land to peasants that was in the hands of the generals of the independence army. In addition, he organized the hunt for delinquents in the city while implementing rigorous agrarian policies, considering that they represented a threat to the stability of the nation, these controversial actions caused divisions within Haitian society. Dessalines was assassinated on October 17, 1806 following a plot organized by some of his generals in the Haitian army. His death marked the end of his brief but influential period in power. Despite the controversies surrounding his methods, he is recognized as the main architect of Haiti’s independence and his name was honored in 1903 by being attributed to the Haitian national anthem, La Dessalinienne, composed by Justin Lhérisson.Finally, the great visionary man Jean Jacques Dessalines remains an emblematic figure in the history of Haiti, recognized for his role in the fight for independence and the end of slavery in the region.

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