Strawberries are synonymous with romance, but Fruit Treats Ja is here to dispel that rumour, declaring the sweet, fleshy delight as appropriate for all occasions, including Mother’s Day. “To me, chocolate-covered strawberries are the perfect gift...
Entrepreneur Patrice White stirred up emotions with her social media post last weekend about her days of working as a janitor at fast-food outlet McDonald’s before becoming a member of the management team and the invaluable lessons she learned...
The desire to “be what I didn’t see” is what drove entrepreneur Chad Smith to start an outreach initiative geared towards transforming the lives of young men and young entrepreneurs. Smith’s Reassemble initiative was officially launched last year,...
Driven by purpose, it’s hard to walk away from your goals when they come knocking at your door. So when his passion manifested itself in the form of economics, Etel Williams had no choice but to follow his calling. This resulted in the start of his...
Normally, the onus is placed on the woman to openly share the do’s and don’ts of dating and express her turn-ons and turn-offs. Today, Flair decided to flip the script. And while it is easy to know exactly what you want (here’s to hoping), and even...
Baking requires striking the ideal balance between ingredients and measurements. Fail at any of those steps, and it becomes a recipe for disaster. But master that sweet art, and your taste buds will thank you. Tafari Burns had made it his mission...
What do you get when you fuse the name of Jamaica’s national tree with one of the country’s richest treasures? You get Blue Mahoe Estate Coffee and, years later, a tasty offshoot in the Blue Mahoe Estate Café. Located in New Kingston, the café...
From signature barbecue wings, deep-fried shrimp, sorrel glazed salmon with a mango avocado salsa to creamy garlic mashed potatoes and chicken Alfredo pasta — self-taught chef Shereka Lindsay created a delicious way to marry festive flavours with...
“Girl power means sharing experiences honestly while encouraging other women and girls to be the best version of themselves and [to] be unapologetic about who they are, where they are from and what they are about,” shared Michelle-Ann Letman. With...
With the lockdown protocols still in full swing, many are turning up their culinary skills to flaming degrees by creating dishes fit for kings and queens. And who could blame them? It saves both money and time. One company looking to assist you in...
Stress can rear its ugly head in many forms, especially now as many work from home and face the great loss and health risk presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Andrew McFarlane decided to tackle this matter with a hands-on approach, allowing...
COVID-19 has been the worst and best thing that could’ve ever happened to Nardica Phillips. The FACT (Festo Authorized and Certified Training) engineer and assistant lecturer at the FACT Centre at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) was on the...
A stalwart in the food industry. A pillar of hope who shows nothing but love for the community. That was Stephanie Scott, managing director of SSCO Event Management and conceptualiser of Restaurant Week (RW). Passionate about (in)satiable delights...
They say the perfect couple cooks together, but it takes a power couple to go into business together. Donica Daley and Luke Webster never thought they would be starting a restaurant, but their pure love for food sparked this new and exciting flame...
Loving what you do gives you all the passion and conviction you need to be great. Yanikie Tucker knew the moment she stepped into the kitchen that she was meant to cook. Over the years, Tucker has mastered the culinary art by adding Jamaican flair...
Dough Worry’s Jordan Terry first discovered his curiosity for the culinary arts at the age of 10. The fascination only grew as time went on. Now, he’s whipping up delicious quiches, pot pies, lasagnas, flatbreads and freshly baked cheddar biscuits...
“In the beginning, before you were formed in your mother’s womb, He placed purpose on your life.” Latesha Parkes is focused on inspiring others in just about everything she sets her mind to. And today, we find out why as this woman of God, writer...
A wedding gown is more than just a dress. Every fabric, lining, beading and stitch are representative of a woman’s dream finally coming true. Experiencing this fulfilled desire first-hand, Samantha Grant-Robinson has made it her mission to ease...
It’s too early to joke about the Gorilla Glue warfare between Tessica Brown and the heavy duty adhesive, which had social media glued to their screens because it was serious the moment she posted about it. Many times, persons take on DIY...
One of Jody-Ann Moulton-Scarlett’s most memorable orders to date is the birthday cake her bakery created for Prime Minister Andrew Holness in July of last year. “I saw that as an honour and we will forever be so very proud of that cake and moment...
Reggae Month 2021 received a vibrant and prayerful opening on Sunday as guests gathered, mostly online, and a few special guests in person, for the annual church service meant to kick-start a month-long slate of activities. A lively praise and...
Memories are special moments that not only make for exciting stories, but are ones that last for a lifetime, too. Bearing the name and changing the events planning game to suit the ‘new normal’ is Making Memories Décor. “We actually started the...
“Owned by food lovers.” That’s the motivation behind food company, Nature’s Catering Services. Its continued success, even as COVID-19 presents several challenges, is attributed to providing unwavering gastronomic support for appetites all across...
Do what you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life aptly describes Andrea Wilson-Green. Wilson-Green has managed to discover yet another plated passion, dishing out incredibly tasty vegetarian ‘cheffings’. She got innovative as...
The rubric that ‘nothing beats timing’ not only applies to those who are caught by surprise. It goes for many waiting patiently for the right moment as well. Jamaica-born and raised Chef Carlington Morrissey seized the opportunity of a lifetime in...
