Food

Fun facts about Milk

Published:Thursday | April 26, 2018 | 12:09 AMRocheda Bartley/Lifestyle Writer

Milk is one of the best sources of calcium, a nutrient you need for aid in the development of healthy bones and teeth.Milk helps in the prevention of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Cow's milk also helps to reduce...

The Italian Job - Perfezione

Published:Thursday | April 26, 2018 | 12:09 AMRocheda Bartley/ Lifestyle Writer

The Italian Job woos taste buds with surprising exotic and delicious meals from the romantic Mediterranean country. It's owned by bike racer Gianmaria Pedroli, who masters his family gift of fine culinary artistry.The eight-year-old bistro, with its...

New Partners Announced For Drink Real Milk Campaign

Published:Thursday | April 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

On Tuesday, the Drink Real Milk campaign, led by COO of CB Group Matthew Lyn, held their new partner launch in the heart of downtown Kingston at F...

Rolly Polly fried pleasures

Published:Thursday | April 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/Staff Reporter

Rolly Polly has decided to add a new home to their growing franchise. Since 2017, Rolly Polly started with locations in Mandeville and Ocho Rios but have now decided to move to Kingston. "We decided to move to Kingston in order to provide the joy of...

A Taste of Nyammings Myths

Published:Thursday | April 26, 2018 | 12:00 AM

We've all heard the popular Jamaican proverb, "Weh sweet nanny goat ah go run him belly". And while the saying has a deep metaphorical meaning, it does derive from one of our famous delectable dishes.How many of us know our culture's nyammings...

Chefs on Show: A Foodie’s Paradise

Published:Thursday | April 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/ Gleaner Writer

Savoury and sweet dishes and great company in a cozy atmosphere: that's exactly what you can expect from the Culinary Federation of Jamaica's (CFJ) Chefs on Show for 2018.According to the CFJ, Chefs on Show has been in existence since 1993, and...

Surprisingly Sweet - These Vegan Desserts Take the Cake

Published:Thursday | April 19, 2018 | 12:44 AMLatara Boodie

April has been a great month for food, serving up a variety of mouth-watering delights which have created a frenzy among food lovers. Among them was a unique concoction of savoury and surprisingly sweet vegan selections created by 26-year-old...

Food, friends and fillies - Polo charity dishes out divine delights

Published:Thursday | April 19, 2018 | 12:37 AMKrysta Anderson

It was all fun and games for socialites who attended the first annual Spry Polo Charity event held at Caymanas Polo Club last Sunday afternoon. The all-day event included a professional viewing of the sport...

Lots on Offer at Linstead Seafood Festival Launch

Published:Thursday | April 19, 2018 | 12:33 AMrturner

The second staging of the Linstead Seafood and Jerk Festival was launched last week with food and fanfare at the Island Dream Hotel complex in Bog Walk, St Catherine. The organisers treated those in attendance with a wide array of dishes...

Blogging with Jessica in the Kitchen

Published:Thursday | April 19, 2018 | 12:24 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

There is something about food that pulls us together; it has a language of its own. It is that magnetic force paired with the ability to prepare and share recipes which influenced Jessica Hylton-Leckie to create Jessica in the Kitchen....

Vegan desserts take the cake

Published:Thursday | April 19, 2018 | 12:02 AM

If you've ever wanted to savour the goodness without the guilt when it comes to desserts, then Surprisingly Sweet is just what you need. These vegan desserts, like the cashew parfait cups (pictured) are specially crafted to offer guilt-free satisfaction for your sweet tooth...

Soca Detox with Nana's Kitchen

Published:Thursday | April 12, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

Carnival season in Jamaica has finally elapsed and a sense of normality is beginning to return to the country. After several weeks of non-stop partying, it is imperative for us to get rid of all the excess alcohol that comes with the season....

Ashebre romancing tastebuds

Published:Thursday | April 12, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley/Lifestyle Writer

Ashebre romances your taste buds with a blend of Caribbean, Mediterranean, and French delicacies. It is a virtual restaurant and catering company owned by Oji Jaja, one of Jamaica's most talented culinary artistes.Catering weddings and corporate and...

Perk Up! - To Mountain Bliss 876

Published:Thursday | April 12, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

Show me someone who has an early morning, a late night or in a stressful situation and I can show you some coffee brewing in his or her wake. Coffee, over the years, has become the perfectly cupped stimulant for inspiration so if you're a light-...

Cherish Jamaican Flavour

Published:Thursday | April 12, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/ Staff Reporter

Wine is the answer to several moods. Whether it be cheers to the end of a good day or even a bad one, a celebration or simply just for the sake of sipping while enjoying a good meal. Andrea Jackson has found a way of cherishing local flavours by...