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Food
Likkle Tea — Pink Shade of Lemonade, Morning Glory and Spicy Turmeric Chai
We made these products because... we wanted to create a more elevated tea experience for Jamaicans with premium, locally handcrafted tea and Tisane blends. Read More
Hapi Crunch Snacks
I made these products ... initially as a hobby and saw the potential to make them into a viable business. My major challenge... as of now, are finances as everything is being done out of pocket. Read More
Seven Tips/Hacks for small food vendors and at-home manufacturing facilities
Food safety is simpler than you think. The fact that you sell pan chicken, operate a mobile food truck, or have a home-based manufacturing facility does not mean you are not required to put controls in place to ensure the safety of the food you serve or package for distribution. Read More
Outland Hurders Creamery and Farmstead
We ventured into cheeses because... we both love food and wanted to create a business that was centred on food; a business that would allow us to express our creativity through food and in turn help us to contribute to our country in a way that adds to Jamaica's expanding food culture. Of... Read More
From Jamaica, With Love
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to interact with self-acclaimed Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell. Even though he has positioned his brand in this way, I found he was not only a name, but he also had substance. Burrell is quite knowledgeable about the business of spirits, especially... Read More
A Celebration of Community
Balloons signalled our arrival at Gifford House. A Celebration of Community had begun and the afternoon's chief organiser Janice Allen appeared as eager as we were. Granville, we glean from the family historian O Dave Allen, was a bold and successful experiment in spatial planning in... Read More
Captain's Bakery and Hammond's Win 'Best Bunna Man' Title
It was pure excitement, a heavy vanilla aroma and decadent tastings, when the Jamaica Flour Mills hosted the King of Buns Competition at the School of Hospitality, University of Technology (UTech) on Tuesday, April 2. After hours of preparation, friendly rivalry and interactive sessions... Read More
Food Safety for Start-Up Food Manufacturers
We know by now that food safety is everyone's responsibility. As mentioned in our previous article, once you decide to venture into the world of food manufacturing and service, you need to be aware of all regulatory and legal requirements relevant to the products you are handling. Read More
Cocktail City — Saddle to the West!
Recently, I journeyed to our second city Montego Bay and to one of my all-time faves, The Half Moon Hotel. There is a magical feeling you get once you enter the chequered-tile lobby of this beautiful property. Very attentive team members ensure that you feel you are home away from home. Read More
Lamb for Easter
Eating lamb at Easter and Passover goes back centuries. For Christians, it symbolises Jesus, the “Lamb of God” who sacrificed himself on the cross, and for those of the Jewish faith it celebrates the liberation of Israelites from slavery in Egypt. If you wish to switch things... Read More
Demystifying the Grades of Beef
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service grades beef in five categories: Prime, Choice, Select, Standard/Commercial, and Utility/Cutter/Canner. Prime, Choice and Select are quality grades, and your family-friendly butchers at Butcher Block... Read More
The Dish...Jerky's Northern Restaurant
At Jerky's Northern Restaurant it feels a bit like Cheers , the 80s US sitcom, where everybody knew your name. This diner-style fast-food joint has been serving up its signature fried chicken and jerk pork for almost 40 years, and its regulars —... Read More
To Israel and Back: How Being a Food & Travel Blogger Changed My Life
The next time your friend, spouse, relative or child says they want to start a blog, you may want to seriously encourage them. It's 2019 and the world is changing rapidly. Had you asked me five years ago about the possibility of a popular tourism agency in modern Tel Aviv, Israel,... Read More
Some Important Tips For Food Service Establishments
I am always engaged in conversati ons surrounding food safety, wh ich invariably lead to multiple burning questions, followed by the conclusion that most people are partially or completely unaware of food safety requirements; whether at home, in... Read More
Table Talk Food Awards Comes of Age
“I have watched the growing success and significance of The Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards with admiration. It is more than a celebration of the island's vibrant food culture; it raises the bar through recognition of players in the food industry. Jamaica has been steadily... Read More
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