You can go just about anywhere in the world and find a Jamaican. But when you find a fellow Jamaican putting our food and culture on the map, now that calls for a celebration. Venice Thomas Simpson, who resides in Alaska, knew she was on to...
The first season of Maggi Food Court competition whetted the appetites of many and left them hankering for more. Locals were treated to a flavourful 30-minute show where chefs with varying skill sets and colourful personalities battled for the top...
Imagine a drink that tastes like it’s freshly squeezed, pressed or juiced, but comes without the work! Have you ever tried juice concentrates? Similar to syrups, juice concentrates are sweetened, concentrated flavoured liquids that are perfect for...
Jamaicans could soon be chowing down on green banana skin – stir-fried or as part of banana fritter, if executive director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr Ronald Blake, has his way. Or, they could opt for stir-fried Spanish Needle which is usually fed...
The man, the myth, the jerk seasoning legend, Winston Stona, refined and redefined the way others saw Jamaican flavours and sauces, introducing the international brand of luxury, better known as Busha Browne’s, for many to savour. Going above and...
Summer is a time for fun, sharing with friends, and self-expression through bold and vibrant colours. Food caught up with media personality and Ambassador for Red Stripe’s Slow Sips campaign, Kingsley Morgan, to learn how he impresses friends and...
Paying homage to the distinctly Jamaican taste known as ‘jerk’, St Mary’s has launched their Jamaican Jerk Chicken Chips, a flavour-packed snack that has hit the shelves in celebration of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence. “When it comes...
Jamaican actor and co-founder of the Busha Browne Company, Winston Stona, has died. Independent film producer Justine Henzell, who oversees the legacy of The Harder They Come, said Stona wasn’t well and had been in the hospital. She went on to...
In an exchange of culture, Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay recently dedicated an entire afternoon showcasing a richness many visitors never get to experience under the tutelage of renowned Jamaican executive chef Brian Lumley. The two-time Jamaican...
A new answer to the delivery of tasty dishes in Portmore, St Catherine, has been found, and it’s called the Chilluxe Restaurant and Lounge. The eatery, which opened its doors six months ago at lot 1 Port Henderson Road, Portmore, is an epicurean...
When I say rum, you say please. Rum? Please excuse me while I try to contain the excitement of basking in the sugary bliss of spirits. Tuesday was international rum day, and in honour of the special occasion, Worthy Park Estate invited members of...
It’s avocado season in Jamaica! And let’s face it, if you’re Jamaican, you’ve had the beloved avocado, aka pear, and bread. But with millennials and Gen Z redefining this dish online, it’s now nouveau and called avocado toast. These incredibly easy...
If challenges are meant to make life interesting, then consider me the happiest culinary camper. The heat was on this week as Food took on Summer Bites. The mission, courtesy of Hamilton Smokehouse and Best Dressed Chicken, was to select three...
“What are you waiting on?” was the question that Asha Atkinson’s sister asked her as the two sat down in the kitchen. The food lover had taken up the culinary hobby, but at a crossroads in career options, Atkinson baked her way into becoming the...
Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum is a spirit that has evolved over two centuries and most recently made history with the release of its limited-time offer of Appleton Estate Decades, crafted by Master Blender Dr Joy Spence as a celebration of Jamaica’s...
Minutes after ordering a cocktail on a Wednesday night at Oceano, it is delivered to the table. It’s the first thing the waitstaff will recommend, and it will leave you adoring the stylish Japanese-influenced restaurant. The one-year-old...
Chef Rushawn Lindo has always known his way around the kitchen. When he wasn’t busy indulging in dishes like pork and boiled dumplings, courtesy of his great grandmother’s cooking, he was honing his skills in the kitchen and the classroom. Although...
BOSTON, PORTLAND: It was a day of celebration of art, culture and food at the Boston Jerk Festival held at Boston Beach in East Portland on Sunday, as patrons crammed into the venue to enjoy the various meals on offer. With the scorching sun upping...
WESTERN BUREAU: Reggae Sumfest organisers, in collaboration with VIP Attractions, have taken the offerings at the annual festival up several notches with the introduction of white-glove Luxe Lounge, which will serve up a treat on Friday and...
Reggae Sumfest is poised to become one of the biggest event comebacks Jamaica has ever seen. And already, the dedicated team is gearing up to bring the spice on and off the stage. For this year, it is Jamaican jerk that will ‘Grace’ the main event’...
Invited to join a select few for Uncorked Chef’s Table at Uncorked Too in Kingston 8 on Tuesday, Food wasn’t sure what to expect. Yes, with three locations, the Uncorked brand is celebrating 11 years of consistently tantalising taste buds with...
When Sharlene Edwards ventured beyond Jamaican shores and explored the taste of other cultures, she realised ‘nuh weh nuh betta dan yard’. It was with that delightful insight that she created a unique food business module that catered to both local...
Fire up your blenders fête-loving foodies! In preparation for Carnival in Jamaica 2022, you should be building up energy the smart way. Shakes and smoothies are a quick and convenient way to get a blast of energy-yielding nutrients, including...
The JWN Academy ‘Mixology 101: Explore your inner Mixologist’ seminar at the Jamaica Rum Festival, hosted by lead instructor at the academy, Sharmon Hinds-Smith, guided attendees through the basic mixing methods, which include the building, shaking...
The legacies of rum and chocolate are intertwined, with cacao trees and sugar cane playing an intrinsic role in Jamaica’s agricultural heritage. The flavours of rum and chocolate also make an exceptional pairing; the intense notes of premium-aged...