It is said that people who eat a lot of fruits have a healthy diet and are least likely to attract diseases when we eat sufficient fruits essential nutrients are released into our bodies. In Colombia there is an abundance of fruits that are big and juicy; truthfully I am not a fruit lover … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Las Frutas (Colombian Street Food)
“Thou shalt not Judge!” a note to self. On my first trip to Sincelejo, Colombia (en la costa…on the Coast) in 2015; I saw on almost every street corner and at the University´s gate a popular street food called “Arepa de Huevo”. Again, Thou shalt not judge! – I kinda “turned up my nose” at … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Arepa de Huevo (Colombian Street Food)
Feel the need to eat like a King? Well the Bandeja Paisa is just the dish for you! The Bandeja Paisa is a typical dish of the Andean region Antioquia, Medellin. “Paisa” speaks about the people of that region and “Bandeja” means tray or platter on which the food is served – hence the name … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Bandeja Paisa (Colombian Street Food)
The Sancocho is a traditional weekend meal, just like our Jamaican traditional weekend pumpkin soup; no matter the country, this soup is well loved by both nations. I can vividly remember growing up as a child and smelling the sweet aroma of the traditional pumpkin or chicken foot soup on a Saturday afternoon as it … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Sancocho de Gallina (Colombian Street Food)
Beef is well loved by many all over the world and Colombia is not different. In my hometown of Villavicencio, Beef (cow) of the highest quality is reared here; and so it is only fitting that the Llaneros (people of this region) prepare and serve a very tasty beef stew called “Goulash”. Originally, the Goulash … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Goulash (Colombian Street Food)
Cazuela de Marisco - Colombian Seafood Dish (seafood soup) Are you a seafood lover? Yes? Great! Then the Colombian seafood dish Cazuela de Mariscos or seafood casserole (seafood soup) is for you. It is one of my personal favorites! As a Jamaican, I really do enjoy seafood of every kind- from shellfish to crustaceans. … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Cazuela de Mariscos (Colombian Food)
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe
We all love some good Jamaican Jerk food, whether its chicken, pork, fish, shrimp, etc.
Jerk just adds a whole new flavor to your meat. You can find Jerk Seasonings almost anywhere around the world, some authentic, some are not, but if you want to guarantee that you are using the best Jerk spice on your meat is to make your own.
Today we give you a quick and easy recipe to always have Jerk Seasoning on hand. Check it out below.
Ingredients for Jerk Seasoning Recipe
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oiI
Directions for Jerk Seasoning Recipe
In a small bowl, stir together the dried onion, thyme, allspice, ground black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Coat meat lightly with oil, then rub seasoning onto meat.
Enjoy
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We all love some good Jerk food, whether its chicken, pork, fish, shrimp, etc., Jerk just adds a whole new flavor to your meat. You can find Jerk Seasonings almost anywhere around the world, some authentic, some are not, but if you want to guarantee that you are using the best Jerk spice on your meat is to make your own. Today we give you a quick and easy recipe to always have Jerk Seasoning on hand. Check it out below.
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
In a small bowl, stir together the dried onion, thyme, allspice, ground black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Coat meat lightly with oil, then rub seasoning onto meat.
Enjoy
Let us know what you think about your homemade Jerk Seasoning?…
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Once I took a day trip to the community of Boston in Portland. As we all know that Boston is the place where the famous Jerk Festival is held annually; and thus, it has some of the best jerk meats. So, my friends and I went and we ordered a large variety of jerk goodies. … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Picada (Colombian Street Food)
Tasty Jamaican Gungo Peas Soup
There is no soup like a real Jamaican Gungo Soup.
We all remember the days from our childhood days coming up when mom and dad or grandma and grandpa would cook some rich gungo soup on the weekend and it would be filled with peas.
Today we give you a recipe to cook up your own no matter where you are. Check it out below.
Preparation time: 10m
Cooking time: 30mIngredients for Jamaican Gungo Soup
For 6 people
Jamaican Gungo Peas Soup
- 2 medium irish potato
- 1 medium cho-cho
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
- 2 stalks escallion, crushed
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 4 small pimento berries
- 1 packet Cock Soup Mix
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 can Gungo Peas
- 1 cup carrots,sliced
Directions for Jamaican Gungo Soup
Peel and dice potatoes and cho-cho, cover with 2 cups water and set aside.
Jamaican Gungo Peas Soup
There is no soup like a real Jamaican Gungo Soup. We all remember the days from our childhood days coming up when mom and dad or grandma and grandpa would cook some rich gungo soup on the weekend and it would be filled with peas. Today we give you a recipe to cook up your own no matter where you are. Check it out below.
Preparation time: 10m
Cooking time: 30m
For 6 people (
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“Man shall not live by bread alone”, but bread for Colombians is one of the most preferred foods. It is also one of the oldest foods in all of history. I know that Jamaicans love bread, however, to my astonishment, the Colombians´ love of bread far exceeds that of my fellow Jamaicans. Bread is eaten … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Pan Galleta (Colombian Street Food)
