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Ingredients Any kind of Shoulder, Butt, or Spiral Cut Ham 1 12 oz. jar Orange Marmalade 1 4 oz. jar Sweet Hot Mustard 1 shot Dark Rum Directions Preheat oven to 350° Remove the ham from the plastic bag and place in a big baking dish In a separate bowl, mix one jar orange marmalade, one jar sweet hot mustard and one shot of dark rum to thin out the glaze Pour the glaze mixture over the ham Place ham in the oven for the approximately 1 ½ hours Remove from oven and place on a serving dish and garnish with chives and oranges By:Chef Tanya

Ingredients 1 10-12 lb. Turkey 1 sprig Rosemary 2 tbsp. Season All 1 tsp. Black Pepper 1 pinch Salt 4 tbsp. Butter 1 cup Water Directions If you buy a frozen turkey, take approximately 24 hours to thaw, depending on the size of the turkey Preheat the oven to 350° Remove turkey from the plastic bag and remove the gizzards and neck from the cavity of the bird Wash turkey very well under cold water and pat dry If you desire, now you would stuff your turkey with your favorite stuffing. Season the turkey with the dry rub of spices Put three pads of butter on top and one inside the cavity Put the turkey in the oven for approximately 2 hours for a 10-12 pound turkey, or until a meat thermometer reads 160-165° in the leg (that’s the deepest meat area of the bird) Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes so all the juices absorb back into the turkey. By:Chef Tanya

Reggae singer John Holt, died early Sunday morning in London at the age of 69. Holt, who was initially known for his career as the lead singer with the Paragons in the rocksteady era of the 1960s, with which he he penned "The Tide Is High". After leaving the Paragons in 1970 , he went solo and became one of the biggest stars of reggae music in Jamaica. He had 40 albums under his belt alongside his reputation for strong live performances. Holt was born 11 July 1947 in the Greenwich Farm area of Jamaica.

With the voice of a queen, 28-year-old fashion designer Sherry Ann Maughan gave a powerful rendition of the Mary Mary song Yesterday to capture the Life 97.5 Flow Gospel Challenge title before an approving audience at Frank Collymore Hall on Saturday night. She beat out nine challengers to earn $5 000, the Flow Gospel Challenge trophy and other sponsored gifts. (KB) (Picture by Kenmore Bynoe.) Here, Maughan being congratulated by her husband Christopher after she was presented with the winner’s trophy. Source:

Standing at six feet four inches tall, Mark Sparks captured the hotly pursued title of Mr. Caribbean International at the thirteenth annual staging of the competition this past Saturday. Before a sold-out audience at the Hedonism II resort in Negril, Jamaica, Sparks ignited the crowd and won over the adjudicators with his charm, chiseled features, statuesque physique and sharp intellect. When asked what role he believes a man should play in his home and community, he empathetically stated that a man “should lead from behind and be a pillar of strength”. Thirty-three year old Sparks, who is of St. Lucian and Jamaican heritage, was also presented with the award for Best in Interview and placed third in the competition’s rigorous fitness challenge. Mark Sparks (c) of St. Lucia takes the title, while Dwayne Walker 2nd and Godwin Charles 3rd. Sparks was accompanied by 1st runner-up, Dwayne Walker (Jamaica) and 2nd runner-up, Godwin Charles (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) as the Top Three Finalists in the last round of competition. Walker, who has represented Jamaica very well at several international bodybuilding competitions, also walked away as the winner of the fitness challenge and was presented with the sectional award for Best Physique. Meanwhile, Charles, a trained dancer, was presented with the award for Best in Talent. Sparks walks away with a cash prize of $2,500 USD and a seven night stay at the Hedonism II resort. ......................................................................................................................................... For more information, contact: April Mullings Mr. Caribbean International Inc. 1-855-MCI-SHOW (624-7469) april@mrcarib.com www.mrcarib.com www.facebook.com/mrcarib www.instagram/mrcaribintl www.pinterest.com/mrcarib www.twitter

Herbal remedies are considered to be of great help in treating acne or pimples, one of the most common skin conditions that affect both men and women, especially in the teenage years. Some of the herbal remedies that have been suggested for acne include a blend of sandalwood powder and rose water, paste made from turmeric powder and fresh milk, tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera gel, paste of honey and cinnamon powder and oatmeal face mask. Applying the pulp of fresh garlic cloves or garlic juice is also believed to be effective to cure this annoying skin problem. Tinctures made from detoxifying herbs like dandelion root and burdock root are found to be beneficial in dealing with acne, pimples. There are many other herbs, such as red lover, aloe vera, echinacea, goldenseal, and witch hazel that can be used to treat acne. Although both over-the-counter and prescription medications are available for the treatment of acne, a lot of people prefer to use natural or herbal remedies to get rid of this skin problem The main advantages of using herbal remedies for acne is that most of them are simple, inexpensive, and do not have any major side effects. Moreover, they can be bought without a prescription from your local drug store or health shop. Several of them are now available online also. Natural remedies typically do not contain chemicals or any other hazardous elements. Many of the acne natural remedies also possess excellent medicinal and healing properties and can improve the general condition of your skin. They are beneficial to kill acne-causing bacteria, clear and brighten the skin, and remove acne scars. The supporters of herbal acne treatment argue that these remedies are as or more effective than the conventional acne treatments. However, there are a number of people who wonder how effective are herbal remedies for curing acne, pimples? It is a fact that most of the herbal remedies for acne have not been clinically proven and there is no clear answer to how effective are herbal remedies for curing acne, pimple? However, these remedies have been used for centuries and have been proven successful in treating or controlling acne, pimples. A major disadvantage of acne herbal remedies is that they are not equally effective for all people. An acne herbal remedy that works for another person may not work for you. In addition, contrary to popular belief, herbs are not without any side effects. Some of them, like dandelion root, burdock root, red clover, echinacea, and goldenseal can interact with certain types of medications. Nevertheless, no one can deny that herbal remedies are the best and the most effective way to get relief from acne or pimples. They cannot permanently cure this skin condition, but can definitely help control or reduce your acne breakouts. Conventional acne treatments are also not able to cure this skin condition permanently. They are normally more expensive than the herbal acne remedies.

Hooded Eyes Apply light colors onto your lids. Use darker colors from the center of the eyelid to the outer corners and blend. Out of eyeliner? Use your mascara and apply with an eyeliner brush, looks just like liquid eyeliner it will last all day! Want larger eyes? Wear a darker shadow on the lid and extend it to the crease. Use a flat color under the brow to highlight. Learn the rule of contrast and colours Matching your eyeshadow to your eye color sounds like a good idea, but it doesn't work like you’d think. Eye color can get lost and muted when put next to a similar shade. Go for contrast instead. • Dark eyes look good in grays, blues, purples, and greens. • Light eyes look good in brown, taupe, and bronze shades

NATURAL HAIR CARE SPECIALIST "I feel JOY making a women feel beautiful thru my craft!" says CEO of LIVE N LOC. Natural hair care specialist, educator, product creator and stylist to the stars, Ernessa swears by MIZANI shampoos and conditioners & her own product line; LIVE N LOC twist gel (that CEM now swears by), gushes about working with fellow Rasta Barbie; reality star DUTCHESS OF BLACK INK. Known all over as the #DREDLOCBULLY. See the STYLIST PICK for this issue.

Immigration. It’s a story that from the beginning days of building up "Industrialized America" until 2014, everyone can relate to in one way or another. From Mexicans to Cubans and the British and Irish to Africans and Indians alike; the journeys, stories and contributions of these peoples makes the United States to be the "MELTING POT" country that it is. The one woman show, written and performed solely by INGRID GRIFFITHS depicts that of a 7-year old Guyanese girl and her families' journey to America this phenomenal illustration of growing up in a full family (consisting of a mother, father, sister, grandparents) environment, a God fearing, familiar and accepting community of her homeland, Guyana to achieving what seems to be what it seems to be "SOLD ON TV" American dream. Through her [INGRID GRIFFITHS] testimony of trials, triumphs, silent thoughts and loud tears along with her classical and professional theatrical training; the critically acclaimed and SOLD OUT show entitled DEMERARA GOLD --Jesus, Visas and mining your GOLD. The CEM family was honored to be in attendance for this phenomenon that is DEMERARA GOLD that invokes emotions of love, sadness, confusion, resilience, spirituality, identity and, memories of family togetherness, curry and roti, grandparents playing the role of parents and the growing pains of promiscuity verses exploring a new world, life, stage and YOU. CEM caught up with the Guyanese writer, actress, cultural pioneer and self produced superwoman behind the scenes after one of her many sold out NYC performances of her hit production. Read the full interview in our October/November ISSUE

Total Time 5hrs 30 min Prep: 15 Mins Inactive: 4hrs 15 min Cook:1 hr Ingredients Crust: 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 stick melted salted butter Filling: 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For crust: In medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter. Press down flat into a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside. For filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, sugar and the spices. Add flour and vanilla. Beat together until well combined. Pour into crust. Spread out evenly and place in oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours. Find me recipes in our October/November ISSUE

Get your perfect brow arch and shape in just a few simple steps. You’ll be amazed how finding your perfect arch and creating a nicely-opened eye area can change your appearance. Here’s how: 1. Look straight into the mirror. Hold a pencil vertically against one nostril. See where the pencil meets your brow? That's where your brow should start. Tweeze in the middle between there and the other brow. 2. Next, pluck only from beneath the brow and remove any obviously stray hairs. 3. To get the right arch, angle the pencil to the outer side of your pupil, with the eraser end at the side of your nostril, and the top just past the middle of your eye. The spot where the pencil hits the brow is where the top of the arch should be, about three-quarters of the way out. Create a line that tapers upwards to this point. Repeat on the other side. 4. Next, angle the pencil so it aligns with the outer corner of the eye. Where it hits the brow is where the eyebrow should end. At this point, it should taper slightly down. 5. Now, use your Brow & Eyemakers Pencil with very light, feathery strokes to fill in gaps along the entire brown line. Pro Tip: If you have long brow hairs, trim them with manicure scissors to keep them looking neat. It’s a good idea to trim before you tweeze; it will help you see the natural shape of your brow and locate where individual hairs fall.

When I first told people I was going to Cuba for a whole month I got mixed reactions: From my friends who knew my hot foot well "Oh wow, awesome, take lots of pics!" I've always had this deep desire to go to Cuba; it was always high on my bucket list. And it's not like I knew the history in full detail. I knew mojitos, classic cars, Hemingway, cigars, Castro and the movie Bad Boys ending in Guantanamo. But the desire to go remained strong. Over the years too, my friends tried encouraging me to write a blog so they could follow my travels around the world. I had no time for that. I was too wrapped up with my hectic corporate career jet setting on business trips. Plus, I thought if I had just uploaded a few photos on Facebook, they would be pacified. For more on Marissa Dookeran story, read our October/November ISSUE