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CCH Pounder gets sweet taste of Jamaica at Sugar Mill

Published:Wednesday | May 9, 2018 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera/Gleaner Writer

Sugar Mill's executive chef, Christopher Golding, was in his element last Thursday night as he created culinary magic at a dinner hosted by the island's director of tourism, Donovan White, celebrating actress CCH Pounder.The Avatar/NCIS star was...

New Bar Tales of M10

Published:Tuesday | May 1, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Rich wines and cocktails, delightful hors d'oeuvres, all against the backdrop of exquisite decor. M10 Bar and Grill, started the week off with a bang, exceeding palatable expectations at the reopening of their bar on Monday night.Socialites and...

Chefs On Show excite

Published:Wednesday | May 2, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Foodie Fridays lived up to its decadent name last week, when A-listers and food experts gathered on the lawns of the Jamaica Pegasus, for the annual culinary showcase, Chefs on Show.Pristine pockets of white, popped and draped against lush greenery...

Rotii Express, the weekend soul food provider

Published:Tuesday | May 1, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley/Lifestyle Writer

We all know there is no way we can survive without some good soul food. And if you're searching for that delicious bite, Rotii Express, a weekend bistro in Portmore, is your answer.With the restaurant providing authentic and signature curry meals...

Jamaica Harvest Changing the look of Flour

Published:Wednesday | May 2, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/ Staff Reporter

Jamaicans do love their dumplings (boiled or fried), fritters and not to mention pastry. But we do not always like the main ingredient - flour - but Jamaica Harvest is working to change that.Jamaica Harvest is offering an alternative to the white...

100 Reasons - Savoury and Sweet

Published:Wednesday | May 2, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

Restaurateurs could give you 100 reasons why you should visit their name sake, but Food can give you two: for their savoury and sweet indulgence.Marketing manager of 100, Alexisse Chin, gave our team a warm and convivial greeting when we arrived at...

Fun facts about Milk

Published:Wednesday | April 25, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley/Lifestyle Writer

Milk is one of the best sources of calcium, a nutrient you need for aid in the development of healthy bones and teeth.Milk helps in the prevention of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Cow's milk also helps to reduce...

The Italian Job - Perfezione

Published:Monday | April 23, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley/ Lifestyle Writer

The Italian Job woos taste buds with surprising exotic and delicious meals from the romantic Mediterranean country. It's owned by bike racer Gianmaria Pedroli, who masters his family gift of fine culinary artistry.The eight-year-old bistro, with its...

New Partners Announced For Drink Real Milk Campaign

Published:Wednesday | April 25, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

On Tuesday, the Drink Real Milk campaign, led by COO of CB Group Matthew Lyn, held their new partner launch in the heart of downtown Kingston at F...

A Taste of Nyammings Myths

Published:Wednesday | April 25, 2018 | 12:00 AM

We've all heard the popular Jamaican proverb, "Weh sweet nanny goat ah go run him belly". And while the saying has a deep metaphorical meaning, it does derive from one of our famous delectable dishes.How many of us know our culture's nyammings...

Chefs on Show: A Foodie’s Paradise

Published:Wednesday | April 25, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/ Gleaner Writer

Savoury and sweet dishes and great company in a cozy atmosphere: that's exactly what you can expect from the Culinary Federation of Jamaica's (CFJ) Chefs on Show for 2018.According to the CFJ, Chefs on Show has been in existence since 1993, and...

Rolly Polly fried pleasures

Published:Wednesday | April 25, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/Staff Reporter

Rolly Polly has decided to add a new home to their growing franchise. Since 2017, Rolly Polly started with locations in Mandeville and Ocho Rios but have now decided to move to Kingston. "We decided to move to Kingston in order to provide the joy of...

Surprisingly Sweet - These Vegan Desserts Take the Cake

Published:Tuesday | April 17, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie

April has been a great month for food, serving up a variety of mouth-watering delights which have created a frenzy among food lovers. Among them was a unique concoction of savoury and surprisingly sweet vegan selections created by 26-year-old...

Food, friends and fillies - Polo charity dishes out divine delights

Published:Tuesday | April 17, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

It was all fun and games for socialites who attended the first annual Spry Polo Charity event held at Caymanas Polo Club last Sunday afternoon. The all-day event included a professional viewing of the sport...

Lots on Offer at Linstead Seafood Festival Launch

Published:Tuesday | April 17, 2018 | 12:00 AMrturner

The second staging of the Linstead Seafood and Jerk Festival was launched last week with food and fanfare at the Island Dream Hotel complex in Bog Walk, St Catherine. The organisers treated those in attendance with a wide array of dishes...

Blogging with Jessica in the Kitchen

Published:Tuesday | April 17, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

There is something about food that pulls us together; it has a language of its own. It is that magnetic force paired with the ability to prepare and share recipes which influenced Jessica Hylton-Leckie to create Jessica in the Kitchen....

Vegan desserts take the cake

Published:Tuesday | April 17, 2018 | 12:00 AM

If you've ever wanted  to savour the goodness without the guilt when it comes to desserts, then Surprisingly Sweet is just what you need. These vegan desserts, like the cashew parfait cups (pictured) are specially crafted to offer guilt-free satisfaction for your sweet tooth...

Soca Detox with Nana's Kitchen

Published:Tuesday | April 10, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

Carnival season in Jamaica has finally elapsed and a sense of normality is beginning to return to the country. After several weeks of non-stop partying, it is imperative for us to get rid of all the excess alcohol that comes with the season....

Ashebre romancing tastebuds

Published:Monday | April 9, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley/Lifestyle Writer

Ashebre romances your taste buds with a blend of Caribbean, Mediterranean, and French delicacies. It is a virtual restaurant and catering company owned by Oji Jaja, one of Jamaica's most talented culinary artistes.Catering weddings and corporate and...

Perk Up! - To Mountain Bliss 876

Published:Wednesday | April 11, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

Show me someone who has an early morning, a late night or in a stressful situation and I can show you some coffee brewing in his or her wake. Coffee, over the years, has become the perfectly cupped stimulant for inspiration so if you're a light-...

Cherish Jamaican Flavour

Published:Wednesday | April 11, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/ Staff Reporter

Wine is the answer to several moods. Whether it be cheers to the end of a good day or even a bad one, a celebration or simply just for the sake of sipping while enjoying a good meal. Andrea Jackson has found a way of cherishing local flavours by...

Haitian cook making his mark in Washington

Published:Wednesday | April 4, 2018 | 12:00 AM

WALLA WALLA, Washington (AP):How a Haiti-born cook, Jean Fredno Occenc, got to Walla Walla, Washington, enrolled in the town's community college, is a tale of far more than destiny.It's a story of one Tri-Cities family and their unexpected urge to...

Delectable dinner in a flash

Published:Wednesday | April 4, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Mustard and Dill Crusted SalmonIt seems like mere moments after I get the last dish dried and put away, it's time to make dinner again. Is it me or are the days actually getting shorter, whizzing by in a blur and then coming to a screeching halt at...

A healthy treat with Island Secret Taste

Published:Wednesday | March 28, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

There are many hidden gems scattered across the island with remarkable culinary artists who are experts at formulating the perfect flavour. The exclusivity associated with these locations have encouraged many from far and wide to embark on a...

Delicious and healthy post-Easter dishes

Published:Wednesday | April 4, 2018 | 12:00 AM

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