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Published:Thursday | May 23, 2024 | 12:10 AM

Grace Foods will establish a dedicated ‘home away from home’ in the Jamaica Olympic Association’s (JOA) booth at Puma House for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. This exclusive area will serve as a platform for athletes and fans alike to indulge in a ‘...

Published:Thursday | May 23, 2024 | 12:08 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant and bar Manzil is hoping to bring authentic eastern flavours to the bustling Jamaican tourist town of Ocho Rios. Head Chef Vinender Singh spent his life prior to opening his north coast restaurant in 2021 training...

Published:Thursday | May 23, 2024 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

The Jamaica Pegasus hotel was a little sweeter over the weekend as attendees feasted their eyes on the gateau mastery placed before them. Celebrating the year of new beginnings, the Sweetart Bake Expo ‘eight’ for the grand occasion, leaving no...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2024 | 12:08 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

Since embarking on her weight loss journey several years ago, every facet of Kamila McDonald’s life has been dedicated to promoting wellness. Through her restaurant, Kamila’s Kitchen, she has been able to provide ital meals amidst the beautiful...

Published:Thursday | May 16, 2024 | 10:43 AM

As we raise our cups in celebration of International Tea Day on May 21, why not join the festivities with a warm mug of Golden Turmeric Latte? Also known as ‘golden milk’, this drink derives its vibrant hue and distinctive earthy flavour from...

Published:Thursday | May 9, 2024 | 12:11 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

Last weekend Kingston’s Latin and Latin-loving community came alive to relish in Cinco De Mayo celebrations. Likewise, Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (JFDK) on Friday had their second staging of La Fiesta, a street food festival commemorating the...

Published:Thursday | May 9, 2024 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Specially invited guests were in a celebratory mood last week for the official launch of Spur Tree Spices’ new product lines, when they received an unexpected visitor during the official proceedings. Eyes glared as the room shook to alarming...

Published:Thursday | May 9, 2024 | 12:09 AM

Serves: 16 INGREDIENTS • 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped • 1 1/2 cups sugar • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Wash two 2-cup canning jars or other jars with tight-fitting lids very well, and allow to dry completely. DIRECTIONS...

Published:Thursday | May 2, 2024 | 12:10 AM

Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited has introduced a line of dry seasoning rubs. In complement to its wet seasoning line, the company is venturing into dry seasonings to meet varied cooking preferences. Dry rubs create a flavourful crust on meats,...

Published:Thursday | May 2, 2024 | 12:10 AM

Jamaica’s first ever gastronomy academy is to be established at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James. Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett provided details as he opened the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday...

Published:Thursday | May 2, 2024 | 12:09 AM

TOKYO ( AP ): Ramen noodles are so popular they have become one reason to visit Japan. But ramen can easily be cooked at home too, especially if you can find the ingredients at your neighbourhood Asian grocery store. A Japanese cookbook author...

Published:Thursday | May 2, 2024 | 12:09 AM

PARIS (AP): Freshly cooked bread, select cheeses and a broad veggie offer will be among the meals to be offered to athletes and visitors during the 2024 Paris Olympics – including, of course, gourmet dishes created by renowned French chefs. About...

Published:Thursday | May 2, 2024 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It is true when they say one can never get enough of being in the great outdoors, especially when you’re reconnecting with nature in Jamaica. Basking in the bliss of the island sun while enjoying the fresh air is breathtaking enough, what happens...

Published:Thursday | April 25, 2024 | 12:10 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

During the pandemic, many of us turned to hobbies to bypass the deafening silence that was amplified daily by the constant lockdowns. For medical student Rikki May Reynolds, that hobby was baking. Starting with a her mother’s favourite, carrot...

Published:Thursday | April 25, 2024 | 12:08 AM

Malbec grapes thrive in sun-kissed, mild climes in Mendoza, Argentina, producing high-quality fruit. Malbec is known for its “meaty” flavour, with a velvety texture and powerful structure resembling chocolate. It is recommended to chill Malbec...

Published:Thursday | April 18, 2024 | 12:10 AM

Traybakes are a great dinner solution when you can’t or won’t spend time at the stove-top. With this mostly hands-off technique, the ingredients are combined on a single baking sheet then roasted in the oven. In this recipe from the book Cook What...

Published:Thursday | April 18, 2024 | 12:10 AM

A good salad strikes a perfect balance of textures and flavours, but it’s easy to overdo it with rich ingredients, especially when striving to add savoury elements. For a vegetarian salad that hits all the right notes, combine tangy cheese with...

Published:Thursday | April 18, 2024 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When flavour enters the chat, there is one place that remains synonymous with natural spices and authentic flavour and it’s Portland. Since calling the parish his home in 2006, Chef Bobby Walker has dedicated over three decades to the culinary...

Published:Thursday | April 11, 2024 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

With the words, “Yuh a di rice, we a di peas” running across the beautiful structure of the new Island Grill in Spanish Town, you could already tell that specially invited guests were in for a delightful treat beyond the restaurant doors. Once the...

Published:Thursday | April 11, 2024 | 12:07 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

Though autumn is months away, Jamaica Mountain Peak is hoping to bring a fall favourite into spring with their new Golden Turmeric Latte with Pumpkin Spice. Commercial and corporate affairs manager at Salada Foods, Kerrian Johnson, told Food the...

Published:Thursday | April 11, 2024 | 12:07 AM

Stir-fries are easy to cook, but getting the flavours just right can require a long list of aromatics and seasonings. Relying on high-impact ingredients cuts down on cost and time while still delivering big flavour. In this case, we create an easy...

Published:Thursday | April 4, 2024 | 12:09 AM

Buzo Osteria Italiana celebrated its first anniversary in Jamaica by welcoming a new executive chef, Michele Pieragostini. Pieragostini is an accomplished Italian chef hailing from Fermo and brings with him 21 years of knowledge. He is looking...

Published:Thursday | April 4, 2024 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When you hear the term ‘papi chulo’, pimp/cute daddy or father is usually the translation that follows suit. Likewise, in the culinary world, Papi Chulo is looking to be the godfather of inspiring Mexican flavour, with a local twist, in the Garden...

Published:Friday | March 29, 2024 | 8:58 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

Calling back on an oldie but goodie, The Jamaica Pegasus hotel is reigniting the flame of Tuesday on the Grill. Hosted at the poolside of the illustrious Kingston hotel, General Manager Brian Sang says they are overjoyed to welcome the public back...

Published:Thursday | March 28, 2024 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Inspiring inclusion for Women’s History Month, Sugarbuzz Desserts’ Suelan Chung-Evans enlisted an elite all-female cast to create a display of opulent artistry and cake mastery for the first-ever staging of black tie event, A Taste of Art: the...

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