The Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park will host a seminar, "Traditional West Indian Cooking," from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 17 at the historical Annaberg Plantation, St. John.
Park ranger Denise Georges will show how to prepare Seafood Calalloo using traditional techniques. This dish is customarily prepared on New Year's Eve to ensure strength and health throughout the new year.
The seminar fee is $25, payable in advance and the class size will be limited to 12 people.
Participants will meet at the Annaberg Planatation cookhouse.
Each year the Friends of the Park offers a series of seminars, beginning in December and running through May. The seminars are intended to educate and inform visitors to St. John, as well as island residents, about the natural resources of this unique area. Seminar leaders are acknowledged experts in their respective fields and all proceeds go to support park programs.
Reservations must be made in advance. To sign up or find out more about the seminars call the Friends office at (340) 779-4940. After the reservation is made check or credit card information must be received within two weeks but not less than one week prior to the class.
