During the holiday season, alcoholic intake usually increases in the heat of the festivities. With the new COVID normal and curfew restrictions, many fear that drinking might take centre stage at family gatherings and small link-ups. That is why...
It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas, and bringing that characteristic holiday flavour to palates everywhere is Freshly Baked by Audrey, with home-made sorrel and fruit cake. Baking and cooking from the age of nine, Freshly Baked by Audrey...
Veteran reggae artiste Junior Moore has been working on a new melody these days. Moore’s ‘Broken Pieces’ was one of 10 murals unveiled on Wednesday, on the vibrant street of Water Lane in downtown, Kingston. Moore is a member of The Tamlins, which...
A warm fix for hunger or sickness, soup is traditionally made on a Saturday night but can be enjoyed any day of the week as an appetizer or main course for lunch or dinner. With every pot signature to each culinary maker, the custom has been...
Not Jus’ a Salad. That’s the mantra and name of the restaurant taking a healthier approach to lunchtime. With healthy food options such as lentil mushroom zucchini lasagna, the popular eatery finds creative ways to make good food, that’s not only...
Amina Blackwood-Meeks has enjoyed a lifetime of storytelling. When the recounter was young, she would look on in amazement as her parents told her stories over the weekend. “I didn’t know my parents were teaching, but they told us stories all the...
From detailed meal preparation to indulging in turkey, stuffing and other delightful dishes, Thanksgiving, for many, is a long-standing tradition of celebrating love and food with family and friends who are like family. One person who looks forward...
Imagine seeing your favourite childhood cartoon brought back to life. Your soul sister being represented in vibrant colour. Locations and situations that you know splashed with creative interpretation. That’s the dynamic and versatile artistic...
“Growing up, I was an artist. I used to draw every and anything. As a matter of fact, my classmates made me draw all their diagrams for science class.” These natural artistic abilities paved the way for the beauty that is KendOll’s Artistry. In...
The general consensus is that parenting during this global pandemic has presented many challenges. After assuming their maternal roles, these superwomen go into hero mode, morphing into their children’s teachers, unofficial classmates, nurses,...
She is a woman. She is strong, powerful, intelligent, effervescent, charming and enchanting. She is a mother, wife, girlfriend, sister, aunty and dear friend. She gives life. She is nurturing, hard-working and feeds the most inner depths of your...
When the coronavirus began spreading across Jamaica, sending many into quarantine and lockdown, Jodian Duhaney stepped up to the plate to assist those who were unable to provide for themselves. Duhaney’s initiative, Just4Charity, started small,...
As October comes to a close, we highlight the unique story of friendship, love, hope, and a heroic battle with breast cancer. Marsha Norman first met her best friend, Marie Demetrius Baker, at The Temple Hall Mennonite Church. There, the two...
When spicy filling meets perfected pastry, you know it’s time for a fresh-from-the-oven patty. The hot and enticing treat, indulged in as a snack or a full-fledged meal, resonates in the heart of many Jamaicans, from ‘yaad’ to abroad. It also...
No sentiment has rung truer for the food of the tropics than, “You have to taste the culture to understand it.” One restaurant in the diaspora that has been using indigenous herbs and spices to create euphoric waves of fresh and bold flavours is...
Jodi-Ann Tucker has always taken an innovative and creative approach to lifestyle. From fashion to beauty and, recently, home decor, you name it, she claims it and stamps her unique signature spin, maintaining glam in both her style and...
With the global pandemic still in full swing, many have been faced with no choice but to depend on the digital space for work, school, shopping and yes, dating. If you’re wondering how you can really get to know somebody virtually, it’s much...
Make-up is art. Beauty is spirit. Blending them all in majestic fashion is the lovely Kayan Merritt. Merritt is no stranger to creativity. Growing up, she was so fascinated by beauty and style that she became the go-to for her sisters and friends...
A.A. Milne once said, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” For Nigerian High Commissioner Janet Omoleegho Olisa, that something is the sweet island of Jamaica. Olisa has officially said goodbye to the place she had...
It’s important for parents to share bonding time with their children. And the best way to achieve a mission of this magnitude is through creative activities. Mother-daughter duo Rasheba Edwards and Ramanyea Waugh are inviting parents and children...
If award-winning Hollywood actress Halle Berry can take her health regime to new levels by adding the tropical favourite, Mango, to her Fitness Friday summer playlist, then it’s clear that this young reggae artiste is definitely making a huge...
The term ‘ring di alarm’ in music signals the start to a very powerful message, and looking to sound off by using reggae as his platform for change is recording artiste Trapycal. Yulando Bentley Mitchell, also known as Trapycal, first discovered...
If rum lovers are seeking a happy ending to this weekend: the enjoyment of quality entertainment while savouring a spirited drink, then you have come to the right place. Sunday, August 15 is National Rum Day; and to mark this special occasion,...
To carry on a musical legacy is no easy feat, but she does this with great passion. Her talent, tenacity, drive for success and rare beauty know no bounds. And already, she has earned the respect of others in this predominantly male industry. The...
It’s difficult to see the sunshine in the eye of a storm. And nothing has caused more chaos and created more mayhem than COVID-19. But sometimes, facing a crisis gives you the time to slow down, reflect, recharge, strengthen bonds and make your...
