Council Member Mathieu Eugene (Sixth from left) presents a check to NYC Health Hospitals Kings County CEO, Sheldon McLeod and administrators at
the Annual Legislative Breakfast. Offi ce of Council Member Mathieu Eugene
Kings County gets $1.9M check for medical equipment
‘Wild herbal edible plants’ tour in Bermuda
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By Tangerine Clarke
Doreen Williams-James is inviting
tourists to taste the flowers of Bermuda,
as part of her wild herbal edible tour,
that not only educate, but tantalize the
taste buds, during a jaunt along of the
lush western North Atlantic Ocean Island,
known for award-winning beaches, and
the famous Bermuda triangle.
The creator of Wild Herbs n Plants of
Bermuda, whose company specializes in
vegan cuisine, gluten-free diabetic friendly,
said tourists enjoy the beautiful scenery,
while learning about the lush foliage,
filled with healthy benefits.
During a recent Bermuda Tourism
Authority reception at the NoMo, Hotel
in New York City, the plant expert served
wild herbal edible eats and drink, with a
seasonal flare.
The portions included Prickly Pear
Sorbet with Nasturtium Shortcake cookies,
best eaten during the winter. Nasturtium
Vegetarian Roll, and Basil Lemon
Grass Soup that go well with the spring
bloom, Fennel Roasted Hummus, and
Dandelion Salad best served in the summer,
and Cactus Fries with Prickly Pear
Ketchup, Guacamole and Nopal Cactus,
craved in the fall.
These and other edible pants are eaten
at foraging and cooking parties, cooking
demos, cooking classes, historical cooking,
private wild edible parties and private
tours, on the Hamilton capital, that has a
population of 65,500.
The expert saids many of the plants
in her collection could also be found
throughout the world. Plants such as
dandelion and the prickly pear that comes
from the cactus family
These plants, she added, regulate glucose
levels and boost the immune system.
The Nasturtium flower is high in Vitamin
C, and others like the Rosemary, are all
healthy plants that flourish different times
of the year to treat various ailments.
To learn more of Wild Herbs n Plants
of Bermuda, and to book a tour, contact
Doreen Williams-James, at wildherbsnplantsofbda@
gmail.com, or via these
media platforms: m.me/wildherbsandplantsinBermuda,
wildherbsnplantsofbda@
gmail.com.
By Nelson A. King
Brooklyn Council Member, Dr. Mathieu
Eugene on Friday attended the 2019
New York City Health + Hospital /
Kings County Legislative Breakfast,
where he presented the hospital with a
check for US$1.9 million dollars, which
will go towards the acquisition of new
radiation oncology and mammography
equipment.
“I am very pleased and honored to be
here with you on this very special occasion,”
Eugene told patrons. “I want to
thank Kings County CEO, Mr. Sheldon
McLeod for his leadership, as well as
the doctors, nurses, and medical professionals
of this wonderful healthcare
institution.
“Thank you so much for what you’re
doing for our constituents, and for
people across New York City,” added
the representative for the 40th Council
District. “These are the people who
work very hard to make New York City
what it is.
“Health should be our number one
priority for many reasons,” Eugene
continued. “In the government, we are
talking about quality of life. There is
no quality of life if we do not secure
healthcare resources for our constituents.”
Eugene pledged “to continue doing
everything I can do to secure the funding
for Kings County Hospital.
“This is a team effort, and we want
to work with our colleagues in the state
and federal government to make sure
that Kings County Hospital receive the
necessary funding to provide the best
quality of healthcare possible,” he said.
A longtime advocate for healthcare,
Eugene said he also secured funding
through the City Council for a stateof
the-art da Vinci Robotic Surgical
System, which was unveiled at NYC
Health + Hospitals / Kings County in
December 2018.
Bermudian, Doreen Williams-James,
creator of Wild Herbs n Plants of
Bermuda, serves up Fennel Roasted
Hummus dip and Nasturtium fl ower
beverage, at a recent reception
hosted by the Bermuda Tourist Authority
in New York City.
Photo by Tangerine Clarke
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