Food

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The world-renowned Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival will return in March, with its first-ever virtual concert. With reggae lovers anxious to embark on this musical journey once more, the Jamaica Jazz and Blues team in collaboration with Richie...

Shaking up your lunch options with his Mediterranean-style of cooking is 17-year-old Alexander Sarju of 2Yutes. Offering falafel, shawarma and Asian-inspired rice bowls, Sarju opens his kitchen and passion for the highly spiced cuisines, once or...

Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Barrett has taken on the task of courting food lovers as she makes her restaurateur début this Valentine’s Day with the grand opening of her Dining With Curvy – The Restaurant. “For me, it’s about love,” Barrett said of her...

NEW YORK ( AP ): Michelle Obama is launching a Netflix children’s food show with a pair of puppets “to bring a bit of light and laughter to homes around the world". The new show, called Waffles + Mochi, launches on March 16 and will be “all...

Dessert might be the sweet finish to fine dining, but for Lesley-Anne James, it functioned as the start of her culinary dream. A chocolate chip cookie skillet, topped with vanilla bean ice cream; fluffy, light and airy lemon blueberry cupcakes and...