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Jamar McNaughton, popularly known as Chronixx, is a Jamaican reggae artist. His stage name replaced the name "Little Chronicle" which he was given because of his father, the singer "Chronicle". Chronixx and his music has been branded as a "Reggae Revival", his lyrical content revolves around themes of anti-war, romantic declarations and resiliency. His popularity has been steadily growing on and off the island. He was featured on the Major Lazer-curated mixtape Start a Fire. His EP, Dread & Terrible, topped the Billboard Top Reggae Albums. Following his appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show and his Central Park concert the EP saw significant gains, according to Nielsen SoundScan, earning a number two position on the Digital Reggae Singles chart. The EP returned to the number one spot on the Top Reggae Albums chart, according to SoundScan. 2
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History of chocolate in Jamaica
There are several varieties of cocoa. Most common to Jamaica is the variety known as Criollo. Criollo cocoa is the rarest and most expensive of the three types of cocoa and is native to Central and South Americas, and the Caribbean Islands. Cocoa was introduced to Jamaica by the Spaniards, following the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs, who began growing cocoa beans on plantations using African slaves. In addition to pleasing palates since ancient times, chocolate has played an integral role in culture, society, religion, medicine, and economic development across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Why do so many cultures love it in various forms? We just do and Jamaicans are no exceptions. All over the island, we see the coco plant. Let’s take a trip down to memory lane on what it means to you.
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Contents
Book Club Cinema Scene
Musical Notes Recipe Corner - Chocolate Ice Cream Bar
Let’s do Chocolate Eating chocolate could stave off bowel cancer Chocolate Milk: The Jamaican connection Chocolate How does chocolate stack up nutritionally? Sexual Healing Chocolate: You Decide The Chocolate Test
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Jaz Elise
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Raised and molded in the strongly cultured City of Kingston Jamaica, Jaz Elise is a multi-talented artiste who is on a mission to make great songs and uplift and spread positivity to everyone. Born Jasmine Taylor, Jaz Elise goes by the philosophy “Fulfill your purpose by following your passions and your heart guided by the wisdom of those who came before. Know that you are, you can and you will.”
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- Chocolate Ice Cream Bar
combined and the chocolate is melted.
Ingredients 2 cans coconut milk
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¼ cup dark chocolate chunks
Add cornstarch and stir continuously until mixture thickens.
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 cinnamon stick
Directions
Lower the heat and add the cinnamon stick, ground cinnamon and cayenne. Continue to simmer for 3 minutes.
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In a saucepan over medium-high heat combine coconut milk, chocolate chunks and cocoa powder. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly
Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool completely. Remove cinnamon stick, pour chocolate mixture into Popsicle molds and freeze.
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon
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