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This delicious drink, "Haitian Libation" was made famous by American President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In this picture, you could see him enjoying his favorite cocktail.

The only three terms US president, Franklin D. Roosevelt is considered to be one of the most productive presidents in the history of the United States. He took the country through World War II, managed to pull the country out of the great depression and is known for his signature New Deal.

Usually Roosevelt made his "Haitian Libation" with dark Haitian rum, mixed with orange juice, brown sugar, and egg white.

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A decision that will create more jobs in Haiti. Heineken has made the commitment to buy locally sourced sorghum in Haiti.

Heineken SMASH Program Increases Sorghum Production Yields 100%

Heineken's new sustainability strategy considers local sourcing a key component of its success. It has begun locally sourcing sorghum in Haiti through the Smallholders Alliance for Sorghum Haiti (SMASH) initiative.

SMASH's funding arm, Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti S.A. (BRANA), a Heineken division, created in 2012 after a buyout of minority shareholders, has poured $3.4 million into locally-sourced sorghum. Haitian peasants' sorghum yields are up 100% and their incomes have increased almost 100% too.

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As climate change affects world powers, agencies are developing programs for K-12 about water resources.

National Resource Centers conducted a workshop for K-12 teachers about local water quality and quantity. It informed them about water-borne illnesses afflicting emerging nations.

In Haiti, an individual gets nine liters of water daily, half of the required 20 liters. Water samples also revealed feces contamination.

Students must apprehend problems about endangered water resources. In adulthood they will need to address the water emergency head on.

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If there is one food item that is true local product, it is Akasan, Haitian Cornmeal Drink or anything made with corn. It is originated with the indigenous peoples of the Americas, our Tainos ancestors.

Akasan is usually served with fresh bread rolls for breakfast. However, it can also be served as a drink for lunch, before bed, or as a snack. An excellent and refreshing Akasan is a type of sweet corn milkshake.

In Haiti, Akasan is usually sold at the local grocery store; however many people are now having it home made. This was not the case for me when I was growing up in my neighborhood in the city of Cap-Haitian. I can still remember to make sure you have Akasan served on your table before going to school, someone had to wake up very early to purchase it.

Here is what you need in order to make a delicious Cornmeal Drink or Akasan: cinnamon sticks, anise star, very fine corn flour, salt, vanilla extract, evaporated milk and brown or white Sugar

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Who can say he/she does not like Haitian Kremas. Whether your young or old, this is one alcoholic drink that is acceptable for everyone in the Haitian culture. It is made usually on special occasion such as Christmas, wedding. it's mostly sugar and a dash of alcohol.

Here is an easy way to make Haitian Kremas: Ingredients meat of 2 coconuts, milk, cans of condensed milk, cans of evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, Zest of a lime. Also don't forget real Haitian liquor or 153 proof if you cant find it

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Considered to be one of the rate products exported from Haiti, Prestige is a Haitian beer produced by Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. So far, it has been the best selling beer in Haiti and so far it's only native beer. In 2012, the German company Heineken acquired 95 percent of the Brasserie Nationale d'HaitiThe Haitian beer prestige has become available all over the world

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Founded in 1973 by Michael Madsen, the company Brana created Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti S.A. The company produced and distributed a variety of beverages for Haitian consumption; it includes: Pepsi, 7up, Teem, Malta, Heineken later renamed Malta H, and the famous Guinness Irish stout. Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti S.A is also the distributor of imported alcoholic beverages for Diageo in Haiti. Later, the company got involved in soft drinks under the name King Kola along with energy drink Toro. King Kola comes in a variety of flavors banana, orange, grape) but there is no cola flavor. Brana furthered its product line expansion by adding bottled water to its line of products named "Crystal".

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Here is a picture of the future owner of the Haitian beer making company. The Dutch brewing company intends to increase its share in Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti S.A from its current 22.5 percent to 95 present effective January, 2012.

This current plan to increase its share to 95 percent is expected to be finalized in January, 2012. It expects to create more jobs and opportunities for the Haitian population in the future

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