Metacha Ellis recognised her true love for flavour while working at a restaurant. That experience ignited her own gastronomic dream brought to life in her home kitchen. From there, her passion for food only grew, so too did her popularity, and she...
After-school snacks can cater to more than just the kids, and with some tweaks you can create snacks everyone will enjoy. Give these recipes a try. CRISP-BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS...
The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is turning 20. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand overseas. Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte is the coffee giant’s most popular seasonal beverage,...
At the pivotal age of 16, a young Dennis Osbourne decided to follow in his mother’s footsteps and began baking. Not only did he fall in love with the process and presentation aspects that go into all things culinary, he was moved by the joy that...
Aiding the push for environmentally safe practices in the food industry, 23-year-old law student Duvagnhn Morris is bringing a tasty alternative to single-use plastic and paper cups to Jamaica. Through his company eCup, Morris is the sole Jamaican...
Georgette Blackburn has always been passionate about food. After leaving her parents’ home, she ignited a new flame the moment she stepped into her own kitchen. But she knew that she was on to something magical when her plastic containers began...
“Mike and his Nyamburgers sure get around,” stated the advertisement for Mike’s published in The Daily Gleaner on September 4, 1971. At this time, the restaurant, the brainchild of Lester Mike Henry, was one of Jamaica’s most popular burger...
At the age of six, Makayla McHugh already knew her way around a kitchen. Baking became her unique skill set until she began cooking as well. These days, she is on a palate-pleasing path, catering for private events while studying culinary arts at...
Though the summer is almost behind us, it’s not too late to ‘wow’ your friends and family with your killer bartending skills. With the help of Worthy Park Estate Rum and Alexander Kong, Worthy Park Estate’s commercial manager in charge of spirits...
A university project, when Tac-Guac and Roll launched, the founders couldn’t have known what a journey they’d be embarking on, combining the best of Mexican cuisine with a tantalising Jamaican twist. Their journey has not been without challenges,...
Cooking classes are an awesome idea if you are seeking to enhance your culinary skills and knowledge. With that in mind, Maggi, the household brand known for its array of soups, seasonings, cubes, and coconut milk powder, is embarking on a culinary...
Following Misir Ramberran’s triumph in fusing Trinidadian and Jamaican flavours in his downtown venture, Wholesome Café, the chef is ready to launch his chefs-d’oeu·vre, TriniYaad. Speaking with Food, the Trinidadian native says after the success...
He’s an award-winning chef, podcaster and cookbook author who takes great pleasure in creating Jamaican-infused mouthwatering melodies with notes both savoury and sweet. These days, Jamaican-Canadian Chef Noel Cunningham is baking his sweet dreams...
WESTERN BUREAU: The Pimento Grill takes centre stage at the new Bob Marley's One Love Restaurant, nestled within the bustling Sangster International Airport. Channelling the essence of Bob Marley’s Jamaican heritage, the restaurant cleverly...
WESTERN BUREAU: It was Epicurean but mixed with the colour and charisma of Jamaica. Picture white-gloved synchronised service, tied with cannabis-infused dishes and menus sung in ‘Ms Lou’s’ popular dub poet style. Now, add fine wine and the pride...
Scores of patrons made their way to Hope Gardens on Sunday for the first-ever Lobster Fest. The inaugural staging of the event promised a variety of lobster dishes created to captivate palates with bold yet inviting flavours. This special delivery...
Step into Marianna’s Community Kitchen, nestled within the vibrant Marketplace on Constant Spring Road, and prepare to be embraced by the enchanting presence of Marianna Farag, the visionary behind this vegan culinary haven. Her warm demeanour...
With a distinct art form that awakens and feeds the soul, Sora Japanese Cuisine and Urban Lounge promises to excite and entice palates at its new super-chic location at Progressive Shopping Centre in Barbican and with its sushi options. Director of...
A little comfort food goes a long way. And this is certainly true of culinary enthusiast Nadalee Tennyson. One thing for sure and two things for certain, she loves to cook. So much so that she serves a flavourful plate of her island home with her...
Camona Burton’s complicated relationship with food was met with a deep respect for the science, ritual, tradition and emotions that go into creating a dish. It is for this reason that the content creator eventually found sweet solace in the kitchen...
WESTERN BUREAU: The blue cheese soup was absolutely incredible; the lamb was perfect; while the scallops Benedict, with jerk pork, imposingly massaged the taste buds. Last Saturday evening, Goddard Catering Group, Harbour Wines and Spirits, and...
Through her self-proclaimed ‘quirky expression of love’ Danielle Terrelonge is ensuring Jamaica is full in the heart and full in the belly. Terrelonge is the creator of the plant-based café, The Plantry. Initially a venture out of her living room...
Blue Patio is the newest dining experience on the rise in Portland. Nestled in the cool hills of the Blue Mountains, they offer irresistible charm, a scenic view, and distinctively delightful flavours. It’s an awakening trio that engages all the...
Fresh, in-season berries always make the best crumble, but we always keep a bag of fruit in the freezer to have the taste of summer any time of year. Both options will taste great with this recipe from the book Cook What You Have, which draws on...
Island Grill is protecting its consumers from forever chemicals’ with Per-and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) free food packaging. ‘Forever chemicals’, are toxic, non-degradable chemicals that have been used in consumer products since the 1940s....
