Ackee Festival – Sunday, August 28

Carry mi ackee go a Linstead Maakit not a quattie wut sell…

Come next Sunday, August 28, ackee vendors should have no problems selling their goods as Linstead, St Catherine, will feature ackee in all its glory.

Sure, the traditional ackee and saltfish will be plentiful, but festival goers will also taste ackee in ways not before believed possible. There will be ackee bread, ackee ice-cream and more.

Epicurean Escape 2005 – August 31 – September 5

Billed as Jawaiian II – Twice the Spice, this celebration of food kicks off Wednesday, August 31, on a high note when well-known chef Martin Maginley will teach participants ‘How to Jerk it Up’.

The day continues with an Hawaiian cooking class; fruit and vegetable carving (what you can do at home); champagne and chocolate tasting; takes on a spirited note with mixology and wine tasting classes, featuring Grand Lido’s award-winning beverage team; before ending with the “Thrill the Grill and Jawaiian Concert”.

The six-day event will feature a variety of other cooking classes, formal dinners, and the General Manager’s Grand Gala. On Monday, September 5, the activities end with Appleton Estate’s Joy Spence, Jamaica’s only female Master Blender, hosting a cognac, rum and coffee-tasting event.

Epicurean Escape takes place at Grand Lido Negril.