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Going Fresh with Badia

Published:Tuesday | October 14, 2014 | 1:53 PMJody-Anne Lawrence
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Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Ackee and saltfish spring roll with sweet chilli sauce.
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Paprika pressed plantain with brushetta was a mouthwatering treat
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer A few of the seasoning from the Badia line.
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Brian Lumley preparing his quesadilla.
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Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Miss Jamaica Universe Kaci Fennell with her winning vegetarian cheesy quesadilla.
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer The gorgeous host for the evening, Sara Lawrence.
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Chefs Karl Thomas and Lorraine Fung smile for our camera.
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Badia herbs and spices takes this Paprika smoked grilled chicken quesadilla to another level.
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer The drinks of the night peach frizz (left)and Rosemarie Mohito which was made with a few of the Badia spices.
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The Soul of Cooking was the theme for the official launch of the Badia line of products at 689 by Brian Lumley last Monday night.

World Brands Services - a division of GraceKennedy Foods, are the new distributors of Badia. This no MSG line of seasoning have been in existence for 45 years, however, it has always been distributed in Jamaica on a small scale until World Brands decided to change that. Since taking up the mantle as distributors in July, World Brands have expanded the line of Badia products distributed in Jamaica to 115 - a wide assortment of spices, herbs, marinades and teas - making the brand available in all major supermarkets.

The launch was all about food, so presentations by Badia's Account Manager Jose Menendez who gave some background on the products and Brand Manager Pettrine Harris who spoke on about the new partnership, were kept short and sweet.

All the appetisers and beverages served throughout the night, included a Badia product as one of the ingredients. According to Chef Brian Lumley, he agreed to endorse the line because it focuses on freshness and health.

FOCUS ON FRESHNESS

"I like the seasonings. It focuses on freshness and healthy living, something that I want to be a part of my menu." He continued, "Badia is a one stop shop for everything I need. I use the dried herbs in my oxtail and parsley in my pasta."

However, he was not only there to endorse the products but to also take on the challenge of Miss Universe Jamaica Kaci Fennell. Both were asked to prepare a quesadilla that incorporated Badia's spices and sauces within 10 minutes. Their creations were judged by Chefs Karl Thomas, George Matthews, Monique Solomon and Badia's Kathy Riveira.

At the end of the night Fennell added another hat to her crown. Her vegetarian quesadilla packed with cheese and delicious marinades and spices copped the top spot. Chef Lumley's was close with his creation that was filled with grilled chicken and cheese that meat lovers would enjoy.