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Published:Thursday | April 22, 2021 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

What do you get when you fuse the name of Jamaica’s national tree with one of the country’s richest treasures? You get Blue Mahoe Estate Coffee and, years later, a tasty offshoot in the Blue Mahoe Estate Café. Located in New Kingston, the café...

Published:Thursday | April 22, 2021 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

From signature barbecue wings, deep-fried shrimp, sorrel glazed salmon with a mango avocado salsa to creamy garlic mashed potatoes and chicken Alfredo pasta — self-taught chef Shereka Lindsay created a delicious way to marry festive flavours with...

Published:Thursday | April 15, 2021 | 12:14 AM

HAVANA (AP): If you don’t have potato, use malanga root. If you can’t find zucchini, replace it with cucumber. Can’t find the ingredients you want? No problem: Yuliet Colón will help you whip up a dessert using the eggs you ran across, swap pork...

Published:Thursday | April 15, 2021 | 12:14 AM

Jamaica’s Lifespan Spring Water Co has again struck gold at international quality standard institute Monde Selection. Bottled directly from the source in Portland, Jamaica, the spring water was awarded Grand Gold at the 60th annual Monde Selection...

Published:Thursday | April 15, 2021 | 12:14 AM

Exquisite, flavourful and decadent. Those are three words that immediately come to mind when you hear the name Colin Hylton, the chef extraordinaire who passed away last week. His friend, Christopher Reckord, confirmed that his death was caused by...

Published:Thursday | April 15, 2021 | 12:13 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

With the lockdown protocols still in full swing, many are turning up their culinary skills to flaming degrees by creating dishes fit for kings and queens. And who could blame them? It saves both money and time. One company looking to assist you in...

Published:Thursday | April 8, 2021 | 12:25 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Sauces are a chef’s vehicle. One that transports the simplest dishes and turns them into next-level delicious. Peppatree is getting saucy with its brand, making everyday favourites uniquely Jamaican. The brand has a line of hot pepper sauces, Spicy...

Published:Thursday | April 8, 2021 | 12:20 AMRasbert Turner/Gleaner Writer

Nestled in the rural community of Kitson Town, St Catherine, Something Country’s products have a unique base ingredient: breadfruit. The bakery is owned and operated by Karlene Johnson, a teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in literatures in English...

Published:Tuesday | April 6, 2021 | 10:08 PM

  Chef extraordinaire Colin Hylton has died. According to friends close to him, he died suddenly.  Spending over 30 years in the food industry, the culinary genius perfected the art of creating the ultimate gastronomic experience....

Published:Thursday | March 25, 2021 | 12:15 AM

A burgeoning culinary artist, Chef Christopher Sinclair McCalla started making his way around the kitchen when he was 12 years old. As someone who loves exploring different flavours and whipping up unique and tasty dishes, his Red Stripe Beer Spicy...

Published:Thursday | March 25, 2021 | 12:12 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

Specialising in fusion dishes, Indian-style chicken curry with a host of toasted spices and stewed tomatoes, ranks high on Chef Sharicka Clarke’s list of culinary creations. “I make lots of Asian fusion food as well. If I do a [jerked] chicken, I...

Published:Thursday | March 25, 2021 | 12:06 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Everyone loves a trip to the beach to catch the fresh air and, of course, the fresh fish. However, this Easter, with many of us finding ourselves inside, we will have to recreate those signature seaside dishes at home. No fish recipe is more...

Published:Thursday | March 18, 2021 | 12:25 AM

Appleton Estate, presenting sponsor of the annual Jamaica Rum Festival, is helping rum lovers to elevate their gastronomy experience in time for the first virtual staging of the event, which starts on March 22. What better way to prepare for the...

Published:Thursday | March 18, 2021 | 12:22 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Jamaica-born chef, Christopher Pinder, is enjoying preparing food for the people of Denmark, a place he has called home for close to 20 years. The chef, who owns a restaurant in that Scandinavian country, gets really excited when his diners ask for...

Published:Thursday | March 18, 2021 | 12:21 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

This year’s Jamaica Rum Festival (JRF) online seminars will act as the launchpad for the Appleton Estate 15-Year-Old Black River Casks. Appleton Estate has announced its plans to unveil the newest expression, comprising a blend of rare and hand-...

Published:Thursday | March 11, 2021 | 12:24 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: Oneil Vernon developed a love and passion for cooking from watching his mother navigate the kitchen as a child growing up in rural Hanover. “I would ask, ‘Mommy, how you do this?’ and get couple burns, or mommy would say ‘That’s...

Published:Thursday | March 11, 2021 | 12:12 AM

A connoisseur of the art of preparing mixed drinks, mixologist Nicolina Diabo put a flavourful twist on the traditional spritzer, which is normally made with white wine and carbonated or sparkling mineral water. Her modified spritzer has been in...

Published:Thursday | March 11, 2021 | 12:12 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

Cooking is artistry in motion. With high notes and vibrant colours, ingredients, when plated or heated, are set apart by flavour. Chef Patrice Malcolm stands out as a leading female chef in the field, dedicating close to two decades of her talent...

Published:Thursday | March 11, 2021 | 12:09 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaican trendsetter Monique Powell has entered the tourism capital, Montego Bay, with her innovative direct-to-consumer food-delivery app. Powell’s QuickPlate is now dishing out meals throughout the Second City, after capturing...

Published:Thursday | March 4, 2021 | 12:12 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

A stalwart in the food industry. A pillar of hope who shows nothing but love for the community. That was Stephanie Scott, managing director of SSCO Event Management and conceptualiser of Restaurant Week (RW). Passionate about (in)satiable delights...

Published:Thursday | March 4, 2021 | 12:11 AMKrysta Anderson /Gleaner Writer

Comforting chilli; chocolate chip cookies, fresh from the oven; and warm fudge brownie. What do all three have in common? For Amisony Treats Ja, they’re all vegan. “The chocolate chip cookies and fudge brownies are soft, decadent, and gooey. You...

Published:Thursday | February 25, 2021 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

They say the perfect couple cooks together, but it takes a power couple to go into business together. Donica Daley and Luke Webster never thought they would be starting a restaurant, but their pure love for food sparked this new and exciting flame...

Published:Thursday | February 25, 2021 | 12:05 AM

Stephanie Coy, managing director of BlueHouse, shared a Red Stripe Lemon Beer and Craisins Bread recipe. It is easy to make, and quick and tasty too. 3 cups all-purpose flour (if using self-rising flour, omit the baking powder and salt) 1 tbsp...

Published:Thursday | February 18, 2021 | 7:22 PM

Tributes are pouring in for Stephanie Scott, managing director of SSCO Event Management, following her death. The conceptualiser of Restaurant Week has been hailed as a "trailblazer" and one of the "greatest contributors to our culinary scene". "I...

Published:Thursday | February 18, 2021 | 12:17 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Loving what you do gives you all the passion and conviction you need to be great. Yanikie Tucker knew the moment she stepped into the kitchen that she was meant to cook. Over the years, Tucker has mastered the culinary art by adding Jamaican flair...

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