Sunday, July 05, 2009 2:45 PM
Food
Passion and Pineapple Slush. (Photos: Lionel Rookwood)
It is July already; I cannot believe it, but I am feeling it as my body feels hotter and hotter, and the fan does not seem to be effective as it only circulates hot air even with all of my windows open....more
A Celebration of Modern Jamaican Cuisine
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Prime Minister Bruce Golding, Finance Minister Audley Shaw and Minister of Agriculture Christopher Tufton along with specially invited guests were part of the recently held RADA/ Ministry of Agriculture luncheon that brought together farmers and agro interests last week Thursday, June 25, inside the VIP room of the Trelawny Multipurpose Stadium. The luncheon, organised by RADA and sponsored by Round Hill Hotel & Villas, was part of an effort to promote the concept of a modern Jamaican cuisine and support the 'Eat What You Grow and Grow What You Eat' campaign, as well as to showcase modern Jamaican cuisine to the top decision-makers in the hope that they'll better understand food based cultural tourism....moreThursday, July 02, 2009
Devon House is shortly to become the epicentre of all things wine-centric as Bin 26 opens its doors in a matter of weeks. What is Bin 26?...moreThe Epicurean Escape 2009 ... The 10th Anniversary
Thursday, July 02, 2009
The local culinary calendar this year has been buzzing with activity, producing more wine and dining events than we have seen in a long while. Last month there were a number of events featuring celebrated wine writer Karen MacNeil, and from June 24 to June 28 we had the 10th anniversary of the Epicurean Escape in Negril at the Grand Lido — no complaints here....more'Celebrity Chef' — Cooking Demonstrations at Royal Plantation
Thursday, July 02, 2009
On Saturday, June 27, guests at the Royal Plantation resort in Ocho Rios were treated to a complimentary cooking class at the Royal Café, the first in a series of cooking demonstrations to be conducted by in-house 'celebrity chefs' comprising of the hotel's team members and managers....moreThursday, July 02, 2009
Grandma was from Beirut. She was a city girl. My aunt Madelaine says that when she had a tiff with her husband FK she would mutter to all around, "I am a city girl, you know, a city girl…" and he's a country bumpkin from Chouifait (Shwy-fate)....moreCulinary Cousins: Cabbage and Cauliflower
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Cabbage and cauliflower, the two C's as I like to call them, are regular features in our local markets and supermarkets. They are inexpensive and truly nutritious wonders. I currently have both of them in my kitchen, so today I want to make dishes out of them which would be nice to accompany other items in a main meal....moreTrapiche Wine and Dine at the Ritz-Carlton
Thursday, June 18, 2009
In a recent Style Observer column titled 'Wine Therapy', the writer Pondi Road shared with us an interesting wine experience from Argentina....moreThursday, June 18, 2009
Musician Rohan Marley, Bob Marley's son and longtime partner of R&B soulster Lauryn Hill has launched a line of coffee blends in tribute to his late father....moreThursday, June 18, 2009
Coca-Cola Zero tastes exactly like the real traditional soda pop but without the sugar. The new, healthier soda option is distributed by Wisynco and was introduced to the local market last Sunday at Truck Stop in Kingston. "It's what consumers would least expect, great taste but with zero sugar," said William Mahfood, managing director of Wisynco....moreThursday, June 11, 2009
Goodness! So much for the promise to myself not to repeat subject matter. I broke it a few weeks ago and once again I am succumbing to the pressure. I have received an unprecedented amount of email requesting more mango recipes. It seems our readers cannot get enough. Since it was impossible for me to respond to all of you individually I hope I can satisfy your insatiable cravings for this exotic fruit....moreThursday, June 11, 2009
The Lyming at Walkerswood booth dished up sumptuous local fare at the Jamaica Observer Food Awards held at Devon House, on Thursday May 28th, 2009, much to the delight of patrons who couldn't get enough of favourites such as mannish water, curried goat, and of course the authentic Walkerswood jerk!...moreThursday, June 11, 2009
Celebrated wine educator Karen MacNeil will be conducting two seminars in Jamaica between Wednesday, June 17 and Sunday, June 21....moreThursday, June 11, 2009
GraceKennedy Foods rolls out its convenient textured vegetable protein meals, as part of its Earth Chef Veggie Meals Series....moreThursday, June 11, 2009
Make it a healthy choice this Friday at Deli Works. The eatery, located at Sovereign Centre and nominated for Best Lunch Spot at the just-capped Jamaica Observer Food Awards, is set to introduce two healthy options — Grilled Filet of Chicken and Grilled Filet of Snapper. Both meals will be served with a medley of crisp vegetables....more
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