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Food
Per Pound
What's a Saturday without soup? This long-held tradition has thankfully remained and, with the heavy rains of late and chilly evenings, is much appreciated even more than ever. The Coronation Market is a one-stop shop for ingredients that make up the ubiquitous pot of soup. Best buys... Read More
#JFDF: A Glorious Reduction... Part 1
Indeed, it was a few weeks ago that the curtains closed on what was a Herculean effort on the part of the organisers of the annual Jamaica Food & Drink Festival (JFDF). Thursday Food watched as the early afternoon mist slowly lowered enveloping all... Read More
Lessons on Perserverance, Drizzled with Laughter and Love
Eight Mountain View Primary School Grade Four students recently enjoyed a spectacular lunch curated by chef/patron of Broken Plate Damion Stewart and hosted by Lasco Group of Companies founder, chairman and CEO Lascelles Chin. “This is an opportunity,”... Read More
Celebrating Women In Wine: Debra Taylor
There is no other name synonymous with wines than our very own Wine Lady Debra Taylor. In this week's article, we explore who she is.What's in a name? Read More
Just Chill! Refrigeration and Food Safety
Did you know that your refrigerator is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your kitchen that ensures your food is safe? Imagine the discomfort you go through when a rubber goes bad, the compressors stop working, or even worse, an all-day... Read More
Applauding The Future
The sixth staging of The Jamaica Observer's Applaud It! kicked off in fine style inside the company's executive boardroom. The afternoon's hosts Managing Director Julian Rogers, event conceptualiser and Lifestyle & Social Content Editor Novia McDonald-Whyte; Natalie Chin, head of... Read More
Reaping Rewards From First Rock Capital
First Rock Capital Holdings President and CEO Ryan Reid recently enlisted the expertise of award-winning chef Jacqui Tyson to curate a menu for 10 young men from the Papine High School. The gents had the opportunity to not only break bread in a formal setting with Reid, his chief legal... Read More
The Future Ahead: Proceed with Passion
There were nods of approval all around as Chef Jerron Green of Jeronimos Kitchen presented his menu offerings at the Proven Wealth/Jamaica Observer Applaud It! luncheon for a group of Immaculate Conception High School student council representatives. Read More
Celebrating Women In Wine: Jaime Bicknell
We continue with our celebration of Women in Wine this week with Jaime Bicknell, wine connoisseur and marketing manager, wines and spirits, Select Brands Limited. I am amazed at the wealth of knowledge and talent that resides in Jamaica. Each wine expert has a different but also very... Read More
Cooking in the Stonewall Kitchen
Since 1991, Stonewall Kitchen has been a purveyor of fine sauces, condiments, mustards, jams and jellies. The brand's product lines utilise innovative recipes and flavour combinations that have made them highly sought-after and sold in 6,000 stores across the world. When we first... Read More
Guardian Angel
There were life lessons in abundance for eight students of the Duhaney Park Primary School as they joined Guardian Life Limited President Eric Hosin and senior members of his executive team around his company's exquisitely styled boardroom table. Smiles creased the faces of the students... Read More
Fare & Beer @ Crisp
The jury is still out re: our obsession with crispy food. Many believe it is the cacophony of crunch that plays a largely satisfying role, while others purport that crispy fare simply tastes better. One thing is certain: people get excited when fried food is on the menu. Even better is a... Read More
Picante, not for the faint of tongue
The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF) kicked off the month of November with Picante, an event that guaranteed the spiciest foods and desserts. It wasn't for the faint of heart! Read More
Eating Safely In The Streets
I never get tired of saying how important it is to be mindful of where and what you eat. You may have been noticing an increase in the amount of food trucks at parties and festivals. I therefore think it necessary to remind you about what to look for when purchasing food sold in public... Read More
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