The warm, communal heartbeat of Dominican Bronx kitchens. By Dennis Harvell Flavors of the Bronx – Sancocho: The Communal Heartbeat The Origins and Tradition Sancocho is the Dominican Republic’s most sacred communal dish — a slow‑simmered stew that blends Indigenous Taíno roots, African culinary techniques, and Spanish influences into one pot of deep, ancestral flavor.… Continue reading Flavors of the Bronx – Sancocho: The Communal Heartbeat
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Flavors of The Bronx: Jollof Rice with Chicken
By Dennis Harvell 🍚 Flavors of the Bronx: Jollof Rice with Chicken (Heart of West Africa) The Origins and Tradition Jollof Rice is arguably the most famous and fiercely debated dish of West African cuisine, central to cultural life across nations like Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Liberia. Its tradition is rooted in the Senegal River… Continue reading Flavors of The Bronx: Jollof Rice with Chicken
My Sister and the Gangsta Squirrel 🐿️
Written by Dennis Harvell, contributor Tonia Durbin Tonia’s squirrel doesn’t just chase acorns — it patrols the Brooklyn stoop like a true guardian. Every leap feels like a reminder that even small creatures carry big Bronxlyn energy. It was a June afternoon, the kind of day when the bench feels like a familiar friend. She… Continue reading My Sister and the Gangsta Squirrel 🐿️
Quiet Dispatch
A quiet dispatch from the borough—weather, mood, memory, and a little wisdom to start the day morning breaks over rooftops and roots—New York exhales, and the day begins. Written by Dennis Harvell Quiet Dispatch ☕ New York City waking up, caught in that golden hush before the day begins. The silhouetted skyline stands like a… Continue reading Quiet Dispatch