Dembow is a Dominican musical genre with a rich cultural history, known for its high tempo and catchy repetition in the chorus.
Worcestershire sauce, developed in 19th-century England, is a versatile pantry staple that adds depth and umami to dishes.
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The Power and Richness of Dembo Music
Dembo, a music genre originating from working class black neighborhoods in Santo Domingo, holds a rich cultural history incorporating elements of Jamaican dancehall, proto-vegetron, and hip hop. Despite facing criticism for being vulgar and obscene, Dembo is known for its high tempo, breakneck rapping, and catchy repetition in the chorus. A la l'afa by El Alfa is recommended as an entry point for those new to the genre.
Unleashing the Flavor of Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire sauce, developed in 19th century England by pharmacists Lee and Perrin's, combines anchovies, molasses, tamarind, barley malt vinegar, garlic, shallots, and spices. It offers a bold flavor with a hint of anchovy, adding depth, saltiness, and umami to dishes. Worcestershire sauce is not limited to Caesar salads and Bloody Marys, but can also be added to stews and soups to enhance the flavors. It serves as a versatile pantry staple, akin to Asian fish sauce.
Coping Strategies for Everyday Life
Amidst the chaos of everyday life, holding it together can be a challenge. One coping strategy involves redefining breakfast by incorporating non-traditional foods like leftovers, such as spaghetti or fried calzones, for a satisfying and time-saving start to the day. Lying on a trigger point ball provides relief for tight muscles, while acknowledging unreliable narrator days helps put overwhelming negative thoughts into perspective. Taking breaks from constant phone use by utilizing lockboxes can foster presence and reduce the urge to constantly check for updates.
This weekend, we’re bringing dispatches from Times critics and writers on great music, TV, movies, recipes and more. They’re all part of a new series called “NYT Shorts,” available only on NYT Audio, our new iOS audio app. It’s home to podcasts, narrated articles from our newsroom and other publishers, and exclusive new shows. Find out more at nytimes.com/audioapp.
On today’s episode:
An ode to the Dominican musical genre dembow.
The many uses of Worcestershire sauce, an often misunderstood pantry staple.
A Times health editor on how she holds it all together.
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