Jamaica - Life in the Fifties & Sixties - Leaving A Legacy

BackyardLabrish continues to celebrate “Leaving A Legacy” Real stories from people who lived it! Sharing memories of life in St. Elizabeth in the early fifties is Mr. Baldwin Evans. Affectionately known as Earl to his growing number of International customers, who he supplies with a special blend of Jamaican fruits and vegetables using a receipt passed down from his original African roots. Earl now CEO of his own manufacturing company will share with us his childhood experience of growing up in a well to do family of 4 brothers and 2 sisters in Burntsavannah. His father was the local butcher raising his own cattle, his Mother a dressmaker and the person called on to help the sick in the village with her special healing drink taught to her by her Mother. Earl was always the child selected to gather certain fruits and veggies required for the healing mix.He recalls the qualities instilled in him by his parents as the foundation for his character, passion and dedication to keeping the formula passed down by his ancestors true to the original.. Yes, we are in for a good labrish with this interesting, passionate and well grounded son of St. Elizabeth. Come join us here in the Backyard, as we continue to Celebrate, Enlighten & Preserve the rich culture of Jamaica .“Land We Love