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Published:Thursday | June 29, 2023 | 12:49 AM

Lisa Binns was inspired by Juneteenth as she crafted a special Father’s Day menu for the plant-based foodie Father’s Day Al Fresco on the Farm event hosted at Stush in the Bush, which she co-owns with husband, Chris. The event, which was sponsored...

Published:Thursday | June 29, 2023 | 12:45 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

The sweet aromas of fresh herbs and spices happily wafting in the open air is one of the most inviting scents for any foodie. It is our flavour that makes us distinctly Jamaican. But how many of us can capture the essence of this rich taste in our...

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2023 | 1:12 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It was ’beer’ excitement when local patrons arrived at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (JFDK) in Barbican for the Kingston City Beer Fest. The two-night event, which got under way last Thursday and Friday, did not disappoint in giving patrons an...

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2023 | 12:31 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: For years, Jamaica has been giving the world the best it has to offer through fashion, food, music, and it’s only fair for the global village to have access to the best the island has to offer. These are words of conviction from...

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2023 | 12:22 AM

Known for his unmatched expertise and innovative approach to the culinary arts, Chef Dylan Benoit, host of Food Network Canada’s show, Fire Masters, captivated attendees at Sunday’s Grilling in the Garden, the chic BBQ-picnic affair by the National...

Published:Thursday | June 15, 2023 | 11:11 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Award-winning Executive Chef Cindy Hutson’s prawns made a long swim from Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, landing on the cliffs of Negril’s West End in the Caribbean Sea and creating culinary waves on taste buds last Saturday night....

Published:Thursday | June 15, 2023 | 12:27 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

What is OCHO? If you ticked the box that said ‘Spanish word for eight’, then this time around you are not right. But, we will sweetly give you a scrumptious pass and tickle your taste buds with another OCHO. OCHO is chocolate and it comes with a...

Published:Thursday | June 15, 2023 | 12:21 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Before vegan and before plant-based, there was ital. And if the launch of the Ital Food Fest is anything to go by, then foodies are in for an enticing treat on July 15. Specially invited guests gathered at Devon House last week Wednesday to kick...

Published:Thursday | June 8, 2023 | 1:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Soft, light and blissfully sweet. If you’ve missed the random pop ups in Kingston and St Catherine or weren’t able to camp out for the official opening at Waterloo Road over the weekend, and you still haven’t had your fill of the newest sweet...

Published:Thursday | June 8, 2023 | 12:55 AM

Chef André Sewell, popularly known as ‘André Cooks’, has carved a distinct niche for himself. Experimenting with fresh ideas in an effort to ditch the ordinary when preparing food; Sewell has never backed down from a challenge. While some of his...

Published:Thursday | June 8, 2023 | 7:13 PMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

If flavour is a part of a culture’s DNA, then consider pots and pans the perfect tools for telling the mouthwatering story. E-book author and self-taught home cook Typhanie Stewart crafts this tale for readers and fellow food lovers. “Creativity is...

Published:Thursday | June 1, 2023 | 12:40 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: It is a fusion of fun, food, and festivities, and if you happen to be celebrating your birthday, Roots Rock Restaurant at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, St James, can also throw you a fiesta. Perched atop the hotel’s sixth floor,...

Published:Thursday | May 25, 2023 | 1:23 AM

NEW YORK (AP): If your idea of a meal while camping is something quick and bland – maybe a power bar, sandwiches or some instant noodles – food writer and critic Chris Nuttall-Smith suggests something else, just as quick but also tasty. An avid...

Published:Thursday | May 25, 2023 | 1:16 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Whoever said baking is a piece of cake has never met these Battle of the Giants contestants. Delivering on exquisite taste and show-stopping presentations, five bakers duked it out at the seventh staging of the SweetArt Bake Expo held at The...

Published:Thursday | May 25, 2023 | 12:53 AM

Walter Royal, the chef of a destination steakhouse in North Carolina who triumphed as a challenger on Iron Chef America by cooking mostly Southern dishes with ostrich meat, has died. The Angus Barn in Raleigh, where Royal served as executive chef...

Published:Thursday | May 25, 2023 | 12:11 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Always save room for dessert, they say. For pastry chef Winston Murdock, his deliciously sweet renditions of Jamaican favourites are mainstays that resonate in the stomachs and hearts of many after just one bite. Finding desserts such as ice cream...

Published:Thursday | May 18, 2023 | 1:04 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Once you hear the word ‘woiyoi’, it can only mean one thing: it’s time to dig into some exotic and mouth-watering dishes boasting rich and unconventional island flavours that are truly out of this world. Viral sensation and chef, Rameish Desouza,...

Published:Thursday | May 18, 2023 | 12:27 AM

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP): A Nigerian chef on Monday set a new global record for the longest hours of non-stop cooking as she cooked for 100 hours, surpassing the current record. Hilda Baci had been cooking since last Thursday, when she set out to beat...

Published:Thursday | May 18, 2023 | 12:23 AM

For Chef Haleem Card, food is not just a profession – it’s a passion. A renowned culinary mastermind, whose name has become synonymous with excellence in the culinary world, Chef Card is always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the...

Published:Friday | May 12, 2023 | 6:06 PM

Long lines greeted popular social media chef Rameish Desouza as he opened his highly-anticipated restaurant today. Rameish Kitchen is located at the intersection of King Street and Harbour Street in downtown Kingston. Customers are...

Published:Thursday | May 11, 2023 | 1:36 AM

Salud! In honour of last week’s Cinco de Mayo festivities, the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen partnered with the Mexican Embassy and Tacbar to host a mezcal tasting with Conejo en la Luna – Artisanal Mezcals. Mezcal, which is sometimes described as...

Published:Thursday | May 11, 2023 | 1:04 AM

Cheers to Mother’s Day! As we honour and appreciate the efforts and love of mothers who have always been a constant support and guiding light, we also recognise that many moms would like to use the day to unwind and relax. And getting together with...

Published:Thursday | May 11, 2023 | 12:59 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

We heard from a very good source that there’s a new restaurant on Red Hills Road bearing the same name as one famous for delivering an authentic Jamaican dining experience. So let’s take a trip North West to the recently developed food mecca for...

Published:Thursday | May 11, 2023 | 12:54 AM

Red Stripe has unveiled its latest creation, Rum Stripe by Red Stripe. This latest addition to the Red Stripe portfolio is an authentic Jamaican white rum mixed drink that is delicately balanced tropical fruit notes. This innovation is lightly...

Published:Thursday | May 4, 2023 | 1:00 AM

Fine conversation and a fabulous dinner were the order of the evening as French Ambassador to Jamaica Olivier Guyonvarch and his affable wife Boulie Jeong welcomed SAINT International chief executive officer Deiwght Peters and the model-maker’s...

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