Food

VIDEO: Christmas Hampers From Fromage Brasserie

“It's all about family and celebrating together this year in your own festive bubble,” shares Fromage Brasserie co-principal Lisa Gaye Chin as she puts the finishing touches to her opulent Christmas hamper. “We figured that Thursday Food...

On The Menu: New Christmas Centrepieces

Add a new star not just to your Christmas tree but to your festive table! Here are a few suggestions for Christmas dinner centrepieces that will have your family clamouring for seconds.Roast Lamb

Festive Feasts with Hamilton's Smokehouse Ham

Expertly done, a holiday ham can be a gift that keeps on giving, serving as the canvas on which you can create several meals. “I think the Christmas ham represents all we love about the holidays,” says Lackesha Pitter, brand manager, Hamilton's Smokehouse. “Our premium hams are...

Food Wasted, People Hungry, Environment Impacted

Globally, one of the strategies employed for a better, more sustainable future for all is the promotion of six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is similar to Jamaica's Vision 2030 but on a global level. According to the United Nations, SDGs “address the global challenges we...

Sirop in Fusions

Nina Johnson let slip the word lavender and immediately got the attention of Thursday Food , whose own obsession stems from once living in Grasse, France, whilst hers began during her student years at the Henley Business School in England. “It was...

The Holiday Wine List: Around the Wine World in 12 Bottles

What a year this has been! It's December 2020; January feels like 24 months ago. Who would've thought that a microscopic enemy would bring the entire planet to its knees? I am happy that business travel in January took me to Santa Barbara wine country in California where I discovered and...

Scoops of Shibumi JAMAICA

It's not every day that Thursday Food is left with mouth agape. Khalia Hall, principal of Shibumi Jamaica, is not only one to watch on the culinary radar, but her honest-to-goodness, down-to-earth approach to food is what, we reckon, will ensure...

Counting Down To Christmas With... The Best Dressed Chicken, Hamilton's Smokehouse and Top Chefs

This Christmas doesn't have to be any less special as families explore new ways to be together. Chefs Jacqui Tyson, Theo Smith of Great House Caterers, Alex D-Great and Dave Paul have curated exceptional catering menus that fully answer the perennial question: “What will I serve...

On the Menu: Cooking with 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. Butcher Block is the exclusive distributor of Stonewall Kitchen...

It's a First: Sweet Potato Pasta Hits The Market!

Onel Williams is a food innovator, entrepreneur and marketer who grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and owns and operates Kingston-based food services company Essential Goods and Services Trading Limited. What Thursday Food is delighted to share, however, is...

'Yaad' Style Thanksgiving dinner curated by Chef Alex D'Great and Anushca-Mai Bunting

MenuRosemary Scotch Bonnet Deep Fried Turkey with Citrus Rosemary SauceApple Pecan Stuffing___________Twice-Pressed Potatoes with Cranberry and Chive Cream CheeseHoney Garlic Carmelised CarrotsYard-Style Cornbread Casserole___________El...

Food Waste, People Hungry

Do you eat “ugly” foods or do they have to be aesthetically pleasing? What about bruised fruits and vegetables? What do you do with your leftovers? Your answers to these questions set the stage for a discussion on food waste. Look around your home; in a given day or week how...

Wines & Spirits Retail Therapy

This week, I want to share with you a few suggestions for your retail wines and spirits shopping for Christmas. Whether you are gifting or entertaining in your small bubble, there are a number of retail outlets that have stepped up their wine and spirits game and we could not be more...

A 'Yaad' Style Thanksgiving

Even though the Thanksgiving holiday is not widely penetrated across Jamaican culture, like many people I do get excited as this period heralds the beginning of Christmas, the most magical time of year. So even if you did not plan for a thanksgiving...

Happy Thanksgiving From Butcher Block

A s we celebrate Thanksgiving today, Thursday Food shares three recipes from Master Meat Crafter Gregory Burrowes guaranteed to spice up your holiday table: The Master Meat Crafter's Perfect New York Strip, Smoked...