Lifestyle

A view of one of the stands at the Bourda Ground
A view of one of the stands at the Bourda Ground

Bourda cricket ground and the Guyanese identity

By Mark McGowan There is a special place in the rich history of cricket in the Caribbean reserved for the Bourda Cricket Ground, the home of the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC).

Outside Parliament on Emancipation Day
Outside Parliament on Emancipation Day

The road to Emancipation

No one can be absolutely sure when the first enslaved Africans were brought to our shores, but we do know that when the first Dutch arrived in what was to become the Colony of Berbice in 1627, they brought six Africans with them.

‘Canje Pheasant’

‘Canje Pheasant’ – a sculpture by Brentnol Lewis, which was on display at the Museum of African Heritage as part of the exhibition ‘The Making of the Guyanese Nation’ held from June 26 to July 3 in collaboration with Guyana United Artists.

Cheryl SpringerEditor

Introduction

Welcome to the first edition of Lifestyle. As our name suggests, this magazine looks at the Guyanese lifestyle.

The Workaholic

Working it!

This capsule collection by Stacy Hope and The Online Runway presents a different female personality in the workforce in each piece.

Twice-Baked Potatoes

Yield: 10 INGREDIENTS5 large russet or Idaho potatoes Oil Salt 3 – 4 tablespoons butter ½ cup whole milk 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese for filling and topping ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions Freshly ground black pepper, to tasteDIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F with the rack in the middle.

Baked Lamb & Roast Potatoes (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

Slow Roasted Shoulder of Lamb

INGREDIENTS 1 bone-in shoulder of lamb (about 4 pounds)Salt and pepper to taste 3 – 4 tablespoons green seasoning 3 large onions, peeled and halved 1 head of garlic, extra papery skin removed and cut crossways 4 cups vegetable stockDIRECTIONSRemove any excess slivery sinew from the outer part of the shoulder using a paring knife.

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