Two weeks ago, Appliance Traders Limited (ATL) hosted a breakfast seminar for persons in the home décor and architecture businesses to showcase the latest in its range of state-of-the-art kitchen appliances....
For Nordia Williams, who is more fondly known as Desreen in the Bellfield community of Manchester, whether she is cooking commercially or for herself, there is only one way for her to do it....
Tru-Juice is seen in the eyes of the public as a quality Jamaican product that is paired with your favourite food for a complete meal. But what most people don't know is that Tru-Juice paired with some good Jamaican rum or vodka makes an excellent cocktail....
Lush green grass, with an array of blooming flowers and a backdrop of melon-coloured sheer curtains draped along the balcony, tables neatly dressed and accented with bottles of pickle, small bowls of Scotch...
Pineapples are everywhere. Travelling through Mount Rosser to and from Ocho Rios, it is so enticing to see vendors along the way with sugarloaf pineapples. These can be purchased whole or peeled and eaten instantly...
'Stinking toe' refers to the large seed pod of the West Indian locust, (hymenaea courbaril).One of the largest trees in the Caribbean, it is commonly called old man's toe or stinking toe tree. This unusual fruit is now in season...
Top Jamaican chefs will be utilising Jamaican products and produce to create sumptuous and exciting local dishes at the prestigious Taste of London food and drink festival scheduled for Regent's Park, June 16-19. Jamaica's participation is being...
When the heat of summer hits, there is no better way to relax than to lounge in the backyard, surrounded by the tantalising aroma of sizzling meats, fresh herbs and spices and the smokiness of pimento wood...
'Eat what you grow and grow what you eat' is the current buzz to boost food security. But this concept should be extended to include 'eat what you would waste'. Local foods have the potential to add nutritive value to our diets...
Not only does it bear his name, but Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records restaurant has the man's fingerprints all over it"He was very involved in all stages, certainly in the menu development and enforcing and re-enforcing what he wanted the vibe...
Of course, if you're going to be opening a restaurant, your chefs have to be top quality, and Vinton Fletcher, executive chef at Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records, fits the bill.With over 25 years' experience, he has seen (and cooked) it all.
On this page are photos and recipes of the top three dishes in the Eat Jamaican Recipe Competition at the Jamaica Cultural Commission (JCDC) regional culinary finals on May 6. Prizes were courtesy...
When my friend Glenda Simms brings me squash and other vegetables from her network of women farmers in St Elizabeth, I know I will be able to have an excellent variation to my meals because...
Chef Sherman Barrett never dreamt that he would be where he is today - sous chef at The Jewel Dunn's River Beach Resort & Spa, given his humble beginnings. While Barrett did not have the luxury of getting formal culinary training ....
Once again Nestle has put the emphasis on children's health with the launch of the Nestle's Schools Wellness Fiesta. The launch took place at The Gleaner Company's North Street offices recently.
Definition for lychee: litchi: Chinese fruit having a thin brittle shell enclosing a sweet jellylike pulp and a single seed; often dried. Lychee fruit does not ripen after picking, unlike other tropical fruits such as mangoes, av ...
For Crust 11/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter or margarine, cut into small pieces 1 egg yolk 3 tbsp skim milkTOPPING 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 3 tbsp confectioners' sugar 1 cup low-fat vanilla...
My son turned two last week and although I did not want to host a large party (who has the time these days, truly?), I did want to acknowledge it by having a few children in his age group over to celebrate....
The classic cheeseburger gets a tasty update with the addition of GOYA Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. These chipotle chiles are jalapeno peppers that have been dried, smoked, and then packed in a flavourful sauce made of tomatoes and other spices...
This Sunday, May 8, is Mother's Day. Make Mom feel special by taking her to one of the many events that will be taking place across the island. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers...
When Facey Commodity, distributors of Kraft Foods, visited The Gleaner offices last Friday, it was to show off the versatility of four of its products - Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Oscar Mayer sausages and and cold cuts, Tang and Crystal Light....
Times are challenging and as many persons seek ways to make ends meet, Jamaica Broilers, makers of the Reggae Jammin products, have launched a food cart that will provide an excellent income-generating opportunity....
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has announced that this year's annual Eastern Regional Festival of Foods Competition, which captures Jamaica's rich culinary legacy, will take place tomorrow at the Chinese Benevolent Association, Old...
