Published:Thursday | September 13, 2012 | 12:00 AM
With no formal training, Elso Pagunsan Junior started his executive chef career as a steward helper in Masbate Island, in the Philippines, for about six months before being promoted as a cook in a local restaurant. Before coming to Jamaica as the head chef...
Published:Thursday | September 13, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Over the past month the best bartenders across the island gave it their all to see who would represent Jamaica against bartenders from Mexico, the United States, Peru, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingston and the Cayman Islands...
Published:Thursday | September 13, 2012 | 12:00 AM
It's very exciting to report on the evolving food scene here in Jamaica, particularly when you meet individuals like Christian Sweeney and Kevin Mullings.
The Jamaica Pegasus is bringing something extra to the concept of the city that doesn't sleep through its weekly Tuesday on the Grill. Not a typical day for an evening out, but the Jamaica Pegasus...
Several diabetics try to manage their diets by controlling their carbohydrate and fat intake. However, they fail to take minerals and vitamins to further regulate their blood glucose levels.
Feel for something sweet and sour, or spicy? Then try a Thai dish. The explosive kaleidoscope that characterises Thai dishes, with its fusion of Indian and Chinese culinary influences, was on display at Hi-Lo Manor Park ...
The Taste of Grand Palladium in Hanover offered an excellent showcase of culinary talents that exist at the mega resort, as junior and senior chefs squared off in a delicious battle to claim the title...
This super fruit can be consumed in many different forms. Centuries ago, our ancestors used it primarily for medicinal purposes such as treating urinary conditions. But over time, researchers, chefs and beauticians are discovering the versatility of the fruit.
Chef de cuisine, Brian Lumley, has taken the traditional concept of summer camp and given it a delicious culinary twist. Ditching the old ritual of roasting marshmallows, making s'mores and indulging in other campfire treats, the award-winning chef...
Increasingly, consumers are bombarded with advertisement campaigns that glamorise alcohol consumption for sexual prowess and for social and business success...
What Aston Martin is to cars and Hublot is to watches - Ron Zacapa is to rum! A select few were introduced to this premium Guatemalan rum, made from sugar cane, virgin honey and aged 'above the clouds' in the Guatemalan highlands, last Wednesday at Bin...
The life expectancy of Japanese, both male and female, is the longest in the world. The obesity rate is also the lowest among developed countries at three per cent compared to 32 per cent in the Americans...
It is that bittersweet time of year. The adrenaline and joy of the summer's exploits are fading amid the hustle and business of back-to-school preparations. So, before the heads-down focus on goals and achievements gets completely under way...
Western Bureau - The second staging of the Taste of Grand Palladium showed that the future of Jamaica's culinary industry is in good hands as several young cooks and chefs vied for the top award and bragging rights in a two-day...
Reggae Jammin' the chicken based frankfurters brand, showed their hot dog cart vendors, how to add some culinary flair to their creations and keep customers coming back.On August 15, Chef Brian Lumsley, was invited...
Smack in the town square on the top floor of the Royal Mall in Port Antonio sits Ambiance Lounge. If you look up, you might just 'prips' hard-working chef Kevin Edwards and his assistant, Wayne. ...
School nutrition should promote healthy eating among children in order to develop nutritious patterns. This also aids in intellectual development while preventing immediate health problems such as anaemia and obesity...
