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WESTERN BUREAU: At the recent Jamaica Rum Festival, an event renowned for showcasing the finest local spirits and culinary creativity, one vendor stood out with a burst of vibrant flavours and a tribute to national pride. Kadeen Harvey, the...
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It was the match-up to rival all connections. Desiree Grubb found herself unhappy with her career choice when the unimaginable happened – the Rasta pasta that she had made for her son went viral. And it wasn’t long before this seasoned nurse was...
Reggae Sumfest is a celebration of authentic Jamaican culture. The coming together of the best in music, entertainment, and, of course, food, to delight both the ears and taste buds of the hundreds of thousands of patrons who attend the event. It...
When pastry chefs Wouter and Renae Tjeertes began their adventure with chocolate in 2017, it was to bring back a piece of their life in St Lucia to Jamaica. Moving to the Eastern Caribbean island, the two learnt the intricacies of making chocolate...
Corporate Mixologist Sharmon Hinds-Smith is on a high ahead of the fifth staging of the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Festival, which happens today at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay. She will lead the Appleton Estate Mixing...
David Morrison, deputy master blender, Campari Group, is ready to illustrate interesting ways to elevate your cocktail experience at today’s Appleton Jamaica Rum Festival. His sessions will include the Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks, which...
WESTERN BUREAU: Eight chefs, a fusion of local and international cuisine, and an unforgettable gastronomical experience. This was the Chaine Des Rotisseurs, dubbed ‘Live Well and Be Without Worries’, that was held at the historic and beautiful...
LONDON (AP): While tequila, made from the blue agave plant, is the best known of the agave spirits, mezcal has also grown in popularity. It’s made from a wider variety of agaves across Mexico, and is roasted underground for a smokier flavour. Here...
They say a healthy outside starts from the inside. And nothing should ring truer for young athletes playing the field. Bridging this internal and external gap with nutrition, Malta joined forces with Professional Football Jamaica Limited to host...
GRACE TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD Serving: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Grace Vinegar 1tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon basil, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon...
For decades, Wait-A-Bit district in Trelawny has been the cornerstone of the yam belt in Jamaica. Producing tonnes of yellow yam, Lincoln Nicholson was always an admirer of both the dedication of the farmers as well as the provision itself....
Jessica Gavin's popsicle flavours sound as if they could have come out of a gourmet grocery store: minty watermelon, peach-strawberry yoghurt, blackberry lemon and orange-mango coconut. The difference is that each has five or fewer ingredients —...
WESTERN BUREAU: In the world of culinary arts, one of the inspiring stories is that of Oneil Vernon, the executive chef at Jamaica’s newest resort, RIU Palace Aquarelle in Falmouth, Trelawny. With over 24 years of experience and a passion that only...
Stepping into the Italian fusion restaurant Buzo Osterio Italiana, we found ourselves at the bar, face-to-face with Craig Nicholson, the senior blender and quality control manager at Worthy Park Estate. As he showcased an impressive array of rums,...
WESTERN BUREAU: A unique Chinese-Japanese noodle dish captivated attendees, while Chef Eileen Andrade’s Spanish-style fritter, made with rice instead of traditional flour batter, stood out as a highlight at the Cliff Hotel Negril Gourmet Getaway...
Time, like one of his hotly rated patties, is an elusive commodity for Mike Williams, co-founder of Flake Bake Ltd, a Jamaican patty company based in southeast London. It’s early Tuesday afternoon and the compact factory is buzzing with activity....
