Back home, jerk chicken is a common favorite of many Jamaicans. We even have jerk chicken vendors, selling this island favorite in much of our cities across the island. If you visit Kingston and travel to Half Way Tree or towards Papine, at night your nose will be twitching from the aromas steaming out of … More Recipe of the Day: Tasty Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe
Cazuela de Marisco – Colombian Seafood Dish (seafood soup) Are you a seafood lover? Yes? Great! Then the Colombian seafood dish Cazuela de Mariscos or seafood casserole (seafood soup) is for you. It is one of my personal favorites! As a Jamaican, I really do enjoy seafood of every kind- from shellfish to crustaceans. … More Treasures of Colombia: Cazuela de Mariscos (Colombian Food)
I think everyone loves a good milkshake, although each café or restaurant has its own version. However, despite these variations, it is one of the most loved beverages around the world. The Milkshake can also be classified as comfort food because of how happy and satisfied it makes you feel whilst and after drinking it. … More Treasures of Colombia: Milkshake – Malteada (Colombian Street Food)
Ribs can be roasted, baked, grilled, smoked, braised or fried. However, my favorite method of eating ribs (Costilla de Cerdo) is by barbecuing (BBQ). Treasures of Colombia: Costillas de Cerdo (Colombian Street Food) By: STACEY-ANN SMITH I went to a popular restaurant located right here in Villavicencio called “El Amarradero del Mico” and they had … More Treasures of Colombia: Costilla de Cerdo (Colombian Street Food)
Agua Panela is a popular beverage and “medicine” here in Colombia and South America. I say medicine because if you have a cold or the flu, everyone will tell you to drink Agua Panela with lime. I could say that sugar and water are also a “medicine” in the Jamaican culture as well because if … More Treasures of Colombia: Agua Panela con Queso (Colombian Street Food)
Originally posted on JamaFo Jamaican Food:
There is no soup like a real Jamaican Gungo Soup. We all remember the days from our childhood days coming up when mom and dad or grandma and grandpa would cook some rich gungo soup on the weekend and it would be filled with peas. Today we give you…
Originally posted on JamaFo Jamaican Food:
Coffee is a household beverage in Jamaica, just as it is in America. Many people, especially the older generations make coffee a part of their daily routine and our Blue Mountain Coffee which comes from the island’s highest peak is among the best in the world. Today we add…
Originally posted on JamaFo Jamaican Food:
The Bammy is a popular Jamaican starch that is well known because it goes great with the national dish, Ackee and Saltfish. Today we give the extra simple recipe for this side dish, it will be the easiest thing you have ever made in your life, not even water…
Originally posted on Near and Far:
Ackee and fish? Jerk chicken? I was very excited about these Jamaican dishes. I had no idea what ackee was, and did not know what spices are in the jerk seasoning. Aside from all kinds of drinks with Jamaican rum, I set it as my mission to find soursop…
Originally posted on Take A Bite:
This is another element of Jamaica that I would love to share. I absolutely love this fruit and its dishes. The Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica. Its name is derived from the West African Akye fufo. It is widely consumed in Jamaica, and Jamaicans are among the only…
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