Copperwood Pork transformed the Talk of the Town at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel into a pork lover's paradise last Wednesday, February 3.When it comes to pork, Copperwood wanted 'foodies', as well as restaurant owners and caterers, completely educated...
Published:Tuesday | February 9, 2016 | 4:50 PMKrysta Anderson
There’s nothing more endearing than indulging in the love season and treating your queen or prince charming something sweet this Valentine’s Day. If you are not sure where to turn, then you’re in luck! Courtesy of Levy’s...
When it comes to food, India and China have more in common than you might think. Both harbour a deep love of ear-tingling chilies, vast quantities of garlic, and seafood.But these dishes also have been endlessly adapted so that they now are...
Come Super Bowl Sunday, we all love a heaping platter of wings. They?ve got to be crunchy. They?ve got to be a little bit greasy. They?ve got to be so delicious we can?t stop eating even after we know we?ve eaten too many.What we don?t love about...
Nothing goes better with Super Bowl than burger and beer. This recipecombines both. Enjoy!These sliders are adapted from a burger I used to make a million years ago at a bar in Ann Arbor called the Del Rio - my first job as a cook.Dubbed the Det...
Published:Tuesday | February 2, 2016 | 11:51 AMKrysta Anderson
Something sweet from Sammi'sIf you love a little something sweet, then maybe you should take a taste of Sammi's Gourmet treats. Food had a little 'jam' session with owner and creator of Samantha Fung recently about her flavourful line of products....
Cow's milk is on the fast track to reclaiming its title as the energy drink of Jamaicans.Cow's milk is a long-time staple on the tables of rural Jamaican homes. Fresh milk would be bought from local farmers and boiled (for sterilisation), the 'skin...
Published:Monday | January 25, 2016 | 12:00 AMTena Harrison
The ice cream gods have answered our prayers. Now, thanks to Lasco's new, innovative, quick and easy-to-prepare Ice Dream Frozen-dessert mix, even a child can make their own deliciously-creamy ice cream in four simple steps right in the kitchen.No...
By definition, the verb indulge means to allow oneself the pleasure of. In this particular case, we can make it vino.The evolution of the wine industry in Jamaica can't help but make you want to indulge in the growing trend. Not only have we...
Beef stewBeef stew should be easy to come by at this time in both meat shops and delicatessen establishments. The asking price per pound in butcher stalls or meat shops is $280, while supermarkets or delicatessen establishments will ask for $480 per...
Published:Tuesday | January 26, 2016 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson
When biting into a freshly prepared, good old-fashioned muffin, the side effects are not only mouth-watering, but heart-warming too. Today, you can get those same feelings when you indulge at Muffin Top Cafe.Located in New Kingston, on Dominica...
Do you eat or drink soup? This question is being debated in January as Maggi celebrates Soup Month. Keisha Strachan, a lecturer at a Teachers' College, states, "I eat soup because soup has food in it. Things that don't have any chewable stuff you...
The Best Dressed Chicken-inspired hearty servings of enjoyment and flavour were on display at the annual Cayman Island Tourism Association-hosted Taste of Cayman a food and wine festival that attracts over 5,000 guests and more than 40...
Published:Wednesday | January 20, 2016 | 1:30 PMNashauna Lalah
Double the pleasureTen times the culinary delight at Sans Souci anniversary partyWhen you are hosting two major celebratory events back to back and you need not one but two spreads fit for royalty, you need the best team. The Couples Resorts chain...
AP:I'm not sure how it happened, but the microwave mug muffin is suddenly an Internet sensation. I'm a believer in making muffins in large batches and freezing, so I admit I've only taken interest in the individually-made microwave version recently....
Winter finally came down hard on New York's Finger Lakes this month with single-digit temperatures at dawn and fresh snow blowing over the rolling vineyards.The wait was over for an ice wine harvest.Thick-gloved workers briskly picked frozen bunches...
Published:Tuesday | January 19, 2016 | 2:20 PMTamara Bailey
Mandeville, Manchester:The cool of the evening blended perfectly with a backdrop of bright stars and scintillating music, setting the perfect mood for an extraordinary evening. Palate whetting with great food and opulent, silky smooth wines were the...
WESTERN BUREAU: The WrightLife Natural Products and Live Food Eatery is just six weeks old, but it is already creating a huge buzz among Montegonians.Located at the Fairview Centre in Montego Bay, and owned and operated by...
Published:Tuesday | January 12, 2016 | 12:25 PMCathy Risden
Imagine having one of the top 12 chefs in Jamaica in your back yard cooking up a storm for you and your friends for Christmas.Well, 12 lucky winners were afforded the opportunity of a whimsical Christmas dinner caterer by any one of these 12...
It's the start of a new year, and by now, we have all got over the glut of Christmas and are fully back into the grind of things.Reflecting on the death of 2015 and the birth of 2016, a few things stand out from my travels.There are five teachings...
Kathryn Getton is a trained administrative officer working full time with a property management company. She enjoys her job but was just waiting for the perfect opportunity to pursue her passion for baking sweet treats.Getton's mother, Yvonne...
Beef MinceThis choice meat is on fair offer at this time in meat shops and delicatessen establishments across the island.The current asking price in meat shops and butcher stalls is $200 per pound. However, supermarkets or delicatessen...
Published:Thursday | September 24, 2015 | 10:52 AMCathy Risden
After a headache kept her awake all night, Annette McLeod has had to cut back on her meat consumption.McLeod was one of four homemakers that participated in the recent Editors' Forum and Massy Distribution tasting at a The Gleaner's North Street...
Let's say that one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat healthier and lose some weight. Join the crowd, right?In practice, what we probably mean - among other things - is that we plan to eat more vegetables and less meat. It's a challenge. But...
Alice was our au pair from China, and when she joined our family, she brought with her a slew of tasty dishes.Our family fell in love with her complex fried rice, dumplings with juicy meat fillings, and her crispy egg rolls with garlicky-meaty-...
