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For the last two days, I have not been eating as I should. Yes…me…the foodie hasn’t been eating properly. These past few days have been hectic, hectic. First, my cousin came from Jamaica to visit. He was on his way to New York but he had a connecting flight, which meant a 5 hour lay…
It’s celebration time again! Has it really been 50 years already since we gained our independence? I am beyond excited. Why? Independence Day and the festivities seems to bring unity to the entire country! What’s even better, is that the Olympics has added the cherry on the top. I congratulate all the athletes who represented…
A few years ago, my cousin Sandra and I visited Jamaica. She took much pride in informing everyone of how greedy I am. She also elaborated and provided more detailed information about me, stating that my house has every bread, from every nationality. I laugh so hard whenever she tells this story. Now whenever someone…
Most Jamaicans refuse to identify with or fail to acknowledge any kind of soup, if it doesn’t equate to, or fall under the traditional umbrella. Meaning, it has to be laced with pumpkin with the distinguished yellowish pumpkin color or base. Other traditional Jamaican choices for soups, includes but is not limited to, Peas soup (cooked…
This inspiration behind this dish was based on a specific request from one of my facebook fans, inquiring about other interesting ways to cook white rice. She expressed her dislike for white rice and also stated that sometimes she didn’t have any peas. My brain automatically went into “brainstorming” mode. I closed my eyes and…