Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Stewed Chicken


Ingredients


1. 3 lb. Chicken
2. 1 stalk scallion
3. 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
4. 2 cups water
5. 1 tsp. Salt
6. 3 regular sized carrots
7. 1 oz. soy sauce
8. 1 sprig. thyme (chopped)
9. 1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil
10. 1 medium onion (Chopped)
11. 2 Tomatoes (diced)
12. ½ oz lime juice
13. 4 tablespoon ketchup




Wash the chicken in water with the lime juice.
Clean & cut chicken into small pieces.
With the exception of the oil and ketchup, combine the chicken and all the other seasonings-including soy sauce.
Rub all the ingredients into the chicken and allow to marinate for a few hours (even overnight, if possible).
Remove the tomatoes, scallion and other easily removed seasonings from the chicken and place in a bowl.
Heat the vegetable oil- well hot, and fry all the chicken pieces until brown.
Add all the seasonings in the same saucepan along with the tomato ketchup and carrot.
Add water
Cover and cook over medium heat until tender.

Monday, July 20, 2009

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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

From the Projects to City Hall?

One Bronx activist’s tries one vote at a time.
By Alan Kan April 18th, 2009

Growing up in public housing, Algernon Quattlebaum had his share of difficulties.
Quattlebaum, 40, remembers having to sell drugs growing up in Patterson Projects of 141st Street in The Bronx. But that ended when he had a spiritual awakening and dedicated his life to serving God and the community.
When drug dealers moved into his Co-Op City building, Quattlebaum recognized that he needed to provide a voice for his neighbors and it has spurred the associate minster at the Co-op City Baptist Church (CCBC) to run for City Council.
“I want to give people, show people, educate people, that they can change the politics of their community, they can change their [life] situations,” Quattlebaum said.
The first-time politician candidate is the president of a local Democratic Club, runs a catering business and also goes to school full time at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
But trying to raise funds to unseat longtime incumbent, Larry Seabrook is proving to be an uphill battle. The City’s Campaign Finance Board records show that he has raised roughly $600 to the councilman’s $12,464. So he’s out pressing the flesh believing that meeting voters will yield more results than fundraising.
“I could give you all of my catchy campaign slogans, but it doesn’t mean a thing to you if it’s on a flyer–but if you shake my hand and I tell you I will bring common sense back to City Hall, I think that’s more effective than any card or commercial,” he said.
Shirley Saunders, 62, a Democratic district leader and one of the eight people running for the council seat occupied by Seabrook’s, believes that despite his vigor, Quattlebaum’s inexperience works against him in the race.
“[Al] just doesn’t have the gray hairs that I’ve got,” Saunders, who has been serving as district leader for ten years, said.
But Quattlebaum’s inexperience is balanced by his youth and activeness said Rev. Dr. Shelden E. Williams, the CCBC senior pastor.
“He’s brought his energy and new ideas to the church, and a willingness to help out where and whenever he can,” he said.
Quattlebaum brought programs to the church that addresses the youth and gangs since joining CCBC about five months ago. He also started putting church sermons online and is using Facebook and Twitter.
“I think that when you have people who aren’t part of the political establishment, it helps because they can bring new perspectives,” Williams added.
Should Quattlebaum lose September’s Democratic primary, it will not be the end of his new political career.
“Four years from now, I’m still young. Four years from now, I will be successful. I truly believe that I represent this community–I just want to live, and I want our people to live,” he said.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Summer Seafood Feast 3


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Monday, February 2, 2009

Spring Into Gospel Explosion '09


The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center present, Spring Into Gospel Explosion '09, a spectacular comtemporay Christian concert, on April 4th, 5:30pm at 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY in Dreiser Community Center in Auditoriums A, B, C.
The program will feature an array of dynamic talents, including Darrell McFadden, Jr and The Jr. Disciples, Deacon Williams & The Soul Converters, Union Grove Baptist Church "Recording Mass Choris", The Co-op City Baptist Church Mass Choir, and more.
Tickets for adults are $35.00 until March 2nd and $40.00 after March 2nd, and $50.00 at the door. Children ages 4 through 12 pay $25.00. Children under 4 years old are free. Dinners will be sold for $10.00.
For more information or to buy your tickets call 718-671-5834 or 646-345-4946.

Friday, January 16, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "Keep Us Safe"

Bronx Dignitaries to Present at Conference on Youth Violence

BRONX, NY (January, 16, 2009) – Algernon Quattlebaum, Community Organizer and the NAACP Co-op City Branch will sponsor a conference themed “Keep Us Safe”, on Friday, January 30, 2009, 7:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop Room 45. The event, which expects upwards of 200 attendees, will focus on community-based solutions to youth violence, including gang activity. Dr. Divine Pryor, Deputy Executive Director of the NuLeadership on Urban Solutions, will deliver the keynote address. Leaders from the NAACP Co-op City Branch, the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club and the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organization will also participate.

“This forum is timely,” said Quattlebaum. “In light of recent stabbings of two teens in Co-op City, it is imperative that we raise awareness about this issue of increasing importance, and explore ways to encourage youth to engage in positive, life-affirming activities.”


Contact: Algernon Quattlebaum, Community Organizer, 718-671-5834 or 646-345-4946 email: alquattlebaum@gmail.com