MARIGOT: The association Nature Valley Colombier, active on the territory since 2004 and an expert in the preparation of St. Martin dishes, fights for the pink cause with a Journey / Johnny Cake workshop dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.
The culinary workshop will take place this Saturday, October 15 at 10am in Colombier, only on registration (see info) with a limited number of places. As pink October is a must, participants will have the opportunity to learn about breast cancer and the need for women to be screened regularly from the age of 40. Dr. Jeffry will be on hand to answer questions about the disease. The Johnny Cakes prepared for the occasion will be sold on-site and the gourmets will be able to taste them with fresh fruit juice.
Originally, the Chaouanons/Shawnees Indians used to cook a corn cake on a hot stone that they took with them on their daily expeditions. The European settlers realized that this cake could be kept for several days and added wheat flour to it to make a small loaf. Called “Jonikin” by the Indians, this dish then became the Journey cake, about the long expeditions during which this cookie found all its utility with simple and easy-to-find ingredients as well as fast cooking.
The Journey Cake did not dry out or spoil at the bottom of travelers’ bags. The settlers spread it throughout the West Indies and after various linguistic and cultural deformations, it became known as Johnny cake. Fried or baked, the Johnny Cake has become a must in the culinary world of St. Martin. The Nature Valley Colombier association transmits the traditional way of making it through its workshops.
Information and registration: 06 90 58 26 50
Facebook: Association Nature Valley Colombier
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