Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)

[Yaads 0]

Ditto

Has anybody heard anything from Elizabethhennry lately? She use to post very regular and I haven't seen here around.

I talked with her a little while ago. She says that her and Henry are doing well and she says Hi to everyone.

That is great. I see them having kids next

Question about the interview??????????????????????

Do they talk to you through a window and does your evidence have to be small enough to slide through?

Just wondering if I should put my pictures in an envelope or bring the two big photo albums.

Thanks everyone.

Jax

We had a photo album and Andre didn't say anything about it not fitting...I have heard of people bringing big stuff without problem...plus they can always come around and get it from you if it doesn't fit. I would leave it in an album just for ease and it makes it look nice.

Sounds like someone wants Rhonda/Mindy to pull out the baby list

I will put my money on Jonesie

Edited April 7, 2007 by Jme3584

[BelwinMills 0]

Ditto

Has anybody heard anything from Elizabethhennry lately? She use to post very regular and I haven't seen here around.

I talked with her a little while ago. She says that her and Henry are doing well and she says Hi to everyone.

That is great. I see them having kids next

Question about the interview??????????????????????

Do they talk to you through a window and does your evidence have to be small enough to slide through?

Just wondering if I should put my pictures in an envelope or bring the two big photo albums.

Thanks everyone.

Jax

We had a photo album and Andre didn't say anything about it not fitting...I have heard of people bringing big stuff without problem...plus they can always come around and get it from you if it doesn't fit. I would leave it in an album just for ease and it makes it look nice.

Sounds like someone wants Rhonda/Mindy to pull out the baby list

I will put my money on Jonesie

Thanks . I will bring my 4 albums then. I have way to much stuff to carry to Kingston. I am only doing one year of phone records. We have 700 pics alone for the wedding maybe I can cut some down. I have about 500 shots from 99 until now maybe I should just bring 50.

1. Elizabeth

2. Jonesie

[nannygirl82 0]

Jax....i would leave all the pics in the album and if they want to see some pics you can easily pull some pics out...

just got back from the Bio Appt....it was a success our appt was for at 9 we got there a little before 8 and we were able to go in(it was weird...it was inside a old mall..almost missed it...some advice when you have your appt. go onto USCIS.gov and look for the office...usually they will give some land marks near by...) and mike filled out the form and they even excepted the other bio appt letter for the 11th...whole thing to about 35 mins....just hope the rest it goes so easy!!!!

Happy Easter to everyone!!

[luvtravlin 0]

BUNS and CHEESE ---

Yum, let’s all have a hot cross bun. Jamaicans probably remember the universal ditty associated with the delicious treats—

Hot cross buns, hot cross buns

One a penny, two a penny

Hot cross buns;

If you have no daughters, give them to your sons.

One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns.

Sung quite a bit at Easter time, the song reminds many of childhood delights, but most people probably don’t realize that hot cross buns pre-date the Jamaican bun and cheese and led to their popularity. Sometimes called Easter buns, they are a big part of Jamaican culture, just like several other representative foods such as saltfish or ackee. The concept dates back to ancient Babylon, when cross buns were offered to Ishtar, the pagan queen of heaven. Ancient Greeks made similar cakes to honor the moon.

The tradition found its way to England, where cross buns were eaten on Good Friday, with the cross symbolizing the crucifixion of Jesus. When the British captured Jamaica, of course they brought the custom to the island. Over time though the English version of the cross bun transitioned to the Jamaican version, with some key differences.

Jamaica’s version is made with molasses, while the buns from England were made with honey. In Jamaica, you eat the bun with cheese, a combination that has become ingrained in island culture. British custom has waned when it comes to eating hot cross buns as fasting food on Good Friday, but in Jamaica the practice is as prevalent as ever. Today the custom is seen as more Jamaican than British. And eating cheese is now a year-round practice, while the bun and cheese dish is prevalent primarily during the Easter holiday.

The country has a history of adapting foods from other cultures to please Jamaican palates. Rice, originally from China and India, has been mixed with red peas to make a unique Jamaican dish. While a similar dish is prepared in Trinidad, the two are different, and while Jamaicans call it rice and peas, Trinidadians name it peas and rice. You say tomato, I say tomahto. Either way, make sure to sample a hot cross bun at Easter time to see why they are so very popular.

Happy Holiday to all

[BelwinMills 0]

Jax....i would leave all the pics in the album and if they want to see some pics you can easily pull some pics out...

just got back from the Bio Appt....it was a success our appt was for at 9 we got there a little before 8 and we were able to go in(it was weird...it was inside a old mall..almost missed it...some advice when you have your appt. go onto USCIS.gov and look for the office...usually they will give some land marks near by...) and mike filled out the form and they even excepted the other bio appt letter for the 11th...whole thing to about 35 mins....just hope the rest it goes so easy!!!!

Happy Easter to everyone!!

Shauna congratulations another step BIO appt he gone.

Thanks for the advice I think I'm repeating myself ahaha.

[BelwinMills 0]

BUNS and CHEESE ---

Yum, let’s all have a hot cross bun. Jamaicans probably remember the universal ditty associated with the delicious treats—

Hot cross buns, hot cross buns

One a penny, two a penny

Hot cross buns;

If you have no daughters, give them to your sons.

One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns.

Sung quite a bit at Easter time, the song reminds many of childhood delights, but most people probably don’t realize that hot cross buns pre-date the Jamaican bun and cheese and led to their popularity. Sometimes called Easter buns, they are a big part of Jamaican culture, just like several other representative foods such as saltfish or ackee. The concept dates back to ancient Babylon, when cross buns were offered to Ishtar, the pagan queen of heaven. Ancient Greeks made similar cakes to honor the moon.

The tradition found its way to England, where cross buns were eaten on Good Friday, with the cross symbolizing the crucifixion of Jesus. When the British captured Jamaica, of course they brought the custom to the island. Over time though the English version of the cross bun transitioned to the Jamaican version, with some key differences.

Jamaica’s version is made with molasses, while the buns from England were made with honey. In Jamaica, you eat the bun with cheese, a combination that has become ingrained in island culture. British custom has waned when it comes to eating hot cross buns as fasting food on Good Friday, but in Jamaica the practice is as prevalent as ever. Today the custom is seen as more Jamaican than British. And eating cheese is now a year-round practice, while the bun and cheese dish is prevalent primarily during the Easter holiday.

The country has a history of adapting foods from other cultures to please Jamaican palates. Rice, originally from China and India, has been mixed with red peas to make a unique Jamaican dish. While a similar dish is prepared in Trinidad, the two are different, and while Jamaicans call it rice and peas, Trinidadians name it peas and rice. You say tomato, I say tomahto. Either way, make sure to sample a hot cross bun at Easter time to see why they are so very popular.

Happy Holiday to all

Oh "Hot Cross Buns" ahaha HELP!! :lol: A Music Teachers favorite song. Plugging ears

Does everyone here like bun and JA cheese. I have to be honest I am not a bun lover . Am I the only one. My husband says I am so picky.

Thanks for the history on the bun and cheese

[BelwinMills 0]

FYI....just read in the local paper about the upcoming pice raise on AOS and citizenship....from how they worded it in the paper it could come as soon as june...from 325 to 908...

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dl...D=2007704050352

$908 oh my gosh!

Here is the site with the rate hikes. Captin ewok has a table on how much the forms are now and how much they will be in June

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;#entry825541

Check it out. I can't believe after the whole process it could now cost 3000 dollars for the same slow service.

[Shemmy 4]

HAPPY EASTER VJ FAMILY!!!

Jax - I only like the small round spice bun because it has no raisins...don't really like the HTB loaf. Love the cheese.

Enjoy the holiday. We're off to church with Grandma.

[nannygirl82 0]

FYI....just read in the local paper about the upcoming pice raise on AOS and citizenship....from how they worded it in the paper it could come as soon as june...from 325 to 908...

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dl...D=2007704050352

$908 oh my gosh!

Here is the site with the rate hikes. Captin ewok has a table on how much the forms are now and how much they will be in June

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;#entry825541

Check it out. I can't believe after the whole process it could now cost 3000 dollars for the same slow service.

oh my....i just thought it was effecting AOS and Naturalization.....i didn't realize it is effecting EVERYTHING....including the K-1.....WOW....that is going to be a very big deal....from 170 to 455....just crazy

[Minfay 0]

H a p p y E a s t e r ! !

I am just lookin for things to do because I will be free all of July and part of August

We went to the Caribbean Festival -- I believe it was the end of June -- it's in Washington Park (right by the University of Chicago) -- that's where we saw Beenie Man. It was really nice -- they had a lot of restaurants there selling food and booths selling "#######." Worth going to if someone good is playing.

Does everyone here like bun and JA cheese. I have to be honest I am not a bun lover . Am I the only one. My husband says I am so picky

I have to admit -- I do like it. Just had to go buy another one yesterday.....4lbs for $18.00....but it is really YUMMY!! ....and, it makes Roy really happy!!

Love the cheese.

Okay -- talk to me about the cheese. We bought a "container" at the African store -- we already threw it away so I can't tell you who made it -- Roy HATED it. I had to go out and get "hard" cheese -- I bought a "brick" of Colby...... WHAT kind of "American" cheese can you compare the "Jamaican" cheese to. He said the Colby was just fine.....but I would love to get some more suggestions.

[BelwinMills 0]

Happy Easter

Mindy how do you find details on that Festival at the end of June? Where should I look?

I say velveta cheese is more like JA cheese. Dwain said we must always have JA cheese around. Oh my goodness... I like the cheese but worry about my health eating it the cholesterol.

Wow so the weather is more like Christmas than Easter it is going to be cold hunting for eggs with my cousin

[luvtravlin 0]

HAPPY EASTER !!!

We went out to Giant (a grocery store) yesterday and they have a great bakery section. We bought some Rum Bun and a block of Colby cheese. Craig was WAAAAAY excited !!!! He said the only thing different on the bun is that it had white frosting on it, but he liked the frosting on it better.

It's crazy in the past 7 yrs that I have been going to Jamaica for Easter, I've never had bun and cheese.

Hope everyone is having a great day !!!

Kelly

Wow so the weather is more like Christmas than Easter it is going to be cold hunting for eggs with my cousin

I could not believe that when we woke up yesterday, the cars were covered with snow !!! This weather is just NUTS!!! I can't WAIT for warm weather now.

[Marie876 0]

Happy Easter Everyone!

[Shemmy 4]

Okay -- talk to me about the cheese. We bought a "container" at the African store -- we already threw it away so I can't tell you who made it -- Roy HATED it. I had to go out and get "hard" cheese -- I bought a "brick" of Colby...... WHAT kind of "American" cheese can you compare the "Jamaican" cheese to. He said the Colby was just fine.....but I would love to get some more suggestions.

Damien likes Kraft American slice cheese with his bun...but he's a little .

[Jonesie 1]

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

I started cooking last night and finally finished. Hubby has had soul food, but we usually go to my grandmothers for her big meals. This was our first holiday together alone and I impressed myself with the food

I wish I had tomorrow off, but thankful to have a job nonetheless. The weekends go by too fast