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Food
Food Safety For Diabetics
In previous articles we highlighted the fact that individuals under the age of six who suffer from chronic illnesses and those over the age of 60 are more susceptible to food-borne illnesses due to a weakened immune system. Diabetes is one such chronic illness that may affect the ability... Read More
Summer Bar Call
Now that the summer's most sought-after events are behind us, what does one do for an encore? Well, we know what we will do! Simply enjoy the rest of the season by spending time at our favourite watering holes across the island. Read More
Half Moon Adds Ital Cuisine
There's lots happening at the haute 65-year old Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay. First and foremost, there's a female at the helm, Shernette Crichton, and a new management company, notably the Salamander Hotels & Resorts, also helmed by a woman, Sheila Johnson. There is, too, the East... Read More
Janga's, Kingston's Newest Hot Spot
“It feels like there are 1,000 people here,” said one of the many PYTs who were spotted at Janga's last Friday night. Located at 22 Belmont Road, (yes, the former Carlos Café space), Janga's Soundbar & Grill quietly opened its doors less than four weeks ago. It has... Read More
Hot Plates
The hottest days of summer require a more relaxed riff on dining and that's exactly what's being served in the Summer Bites special plate series available at restaurants in Kingston, Montego Bay and Mandeville. Spurred by The Best Dressed Chicken and Hamilton's Smokehouse, chefs at the... Read More
Circle K Hits The Rock!
You might have, like Thursday Food, noticed a Circle K outlet on Constant Spring Road and another at the corner of King Street and South Parade. If you've ventured inside you might describe the establishment as a kind of 7-Eleven, the US convenience... Read More
'Cell-f' Care with Living Food & Juices
Describing Kerry Coote as merely vegan seems almost insulting. Over the past five years, the principal of Living Food & Juices has gone to great lengths to train and become certified as a raw food chef and lifestyle coach. She is, in fact, five-times certified. In dedicating herself... Read More
Celebrate Emancipendence with a Roast
Emancipendence week is upon us, and there's so much to get done before we host family and friends overseas and throw large backyard barbecues. We're planning numerous activities all while trying to remember the opening hours of our go-to grocery stores. Though the weekend may be frenzied... Read More
Summer pest control tips
These hot summer months are forcing us to spend our days and nights outdoors to enjoy some natural cool breeze. However, we're not the only ones who need to get out; these warm summer days and nights may result in the proliferation of some pests, seeking food and looking for an escape... Read More
When Grilling Seafood, Simpe is Best
There is a common misconception that grilling seafood is tricky. As long as you have a hot, clean grill and quality seafood, then you're ready to prepare a feast al fresco. Although there are numerous great and tasty grilled seafood recipes that require multiple steps, when it comes to... Read More
Luck of the Draw for Red Stripe UK Sweepstakes Winners
In addition to creating one of the world's tastiest lagers, Red Stripe has annual sweepstakes for UK residents to win all-expense-paid vacations to Jamaica that include, and not to bury the lede, two VIP tickets to Sumfest. This year saw Guyanese-born Londoners Royston and Golda Hope... Read More
Celebrating Bastille Day
If there is one event not to miss in Paris, it is the French national holiday — Bastille Day, celebrated annually on July 14. This festive occasion brings people together and offers two days of exceptional entertainment: a military parade, public dances at local fire stations, an... Read More
Egg Safety: Questions & Answers
What to check for when purchasing eggs?Ensure eggs are refrigerated before purchase if buying from supermarket/shop. Read More
An Epic Journey with Appleton Estate
Last summer Harper's Bazaar declared rum the “drink of 2018”, and in the same year, global rum sales finally surpassed the USD 1-billion mark with Jamaican rum leading the pack. This increase in popularity has, in part, to do with the fact... Read More
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