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...
Entrepreneur Audre Wisdom strongly believes that if you develop healthy hair habits, your hair growth will be inevitable. Her hair story began back in 2017, after doing the big chop and becoming a naturalista. She struggled to find appropriate...
Musician, songwriter, producer, you name it, this 21-year-old continues to do it for the melting pot of culture that he holds so dear to his heart: sweet Jamaica. As he gears up to bring back the magic of music on the virtual staging of Jamaica...
It is said that a tree’s roots, and not so much its branches, is where you will find its strength. Chef Noel Cunningham achieved his dream of branching out into creating his own restaurant in Toronto, Canada. Cuisine by Noel officially opened on...
When approaching any new business venture, entrepreneurs are often encouraged to get innovative, creative and think outside of the box. Two out of three are certainly not bad for Suzzanne Cousins, who decided instead to think inside the box –...
Christmas Day is one day away, and already foodies are salivating as they prepare for festive feasts. If, for whatever reason, you’re still unsure as to how to go about preparing your ham, other meats and cakes for tomorrow, don’t worry: Food has...
Elma Thompson is not your typical entrepreneur. The owner and operator of Ms T’s Hardware and Variety Store, known as ‘Miss T’ and ‘Miss Lily’, is no stranger to those living in and around Retirement in St James. In fact, her selfless pursuit of...
Newly launched hotel restaurant District 5 promises diners an electric mix of local and Caribbean cuisine and entertainment. Located at the chic R Hotel in New Kingston, foodies are already raving about the unique fare and simply breathtaking view...
Ham remains a Christmas staple for many families, every year taking its place at the Christmas dinner table as the ultimate centrepiece among other meats and sides. Whatever the type: bone-in, boneless, leg or picnic, there are a variety of ways to...
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...
