Coffee is said by many to be an excellent starter to your day. It helps you to wake and liven you up to start that perfect day. However, Los Rolos or Los Bogotanos (people from Bogota, the capital of Colombia, Los Boyacences from Boyacá and the natives of Cundinamarca – Central Andean region in Colombia), … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: La Changua (Colombian Street Food)
Now, this is considered a staple in Jamaican homes. It is mainly prepared for breakfast, but it can also be served any time of the day. Enjoy this week's Jamaican Recipe of the Day, Johnny cakes or as you might know it, fry dumpling. Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Johnny Cakes (Fry Dumplings) By: Chef Marj … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Johnny Cakes (Fry Dumplings)
Here is the recipe for one of Jamaica’s favorite and most delectable cakes, The Jamaican Black Forest Cake. This dessert will surely have you licking all ten fingers and asking for a second, third or fourth serving. Enjoy learning how to bake your own Jamaican Black Forest Cake. Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Succulent Jamaican … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Succulent Jamaican Black Forest Cake
Hi, I am Stacy Ann, a likkle Jamaican girl who has had the opportunity to experience life on the other side of the world. I live and work here in Colombia, where their lifestyle, food, and culture is so similar to ours back home, in Jamaica. Every day is like a treasure hunt. So follow … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Empanada de Acacias (Colombian Street Food)
I am a lover of good food, but especially Chinese food. In Jamaica we are blessed to have a diverse cultural mix and Chinese restaurants in every town. This evening I had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy some Jamaican Chinese Food from Yaos Restaurant in Liguanea. I had Curry Lobster tail and Sweet and Sour Pork with Noodles.
Here is another tasty recipe out of Jamaica. This recipe gives you flexibility with how it is prepared - especially with the side dishes. It is a great option for vegetarians as well. In its most basic preparation - that is without the Maggi and seasonings - many Jamaicans cook turn cornmeal for their pet … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Turn Cornmeal (Tun Karnmeel)
How to make Jamaican Banana Fritters like we do in Jamaica
Jamaican Banana Fritters Prep Time: 7 mins
Cook Time: 12-18 minutes Makes 9 fritters
Ingredients
* 2 very ripe bananas * ½ cup of flour, sifted * ½ tbsp vanilla * ½ tsp baking powder * 1 egg, beaten * 1.5 tbsp sugar * 2 pinches salt * ½ tsp cinnamon * ¼ cup milk * Sprinkle of nutmeg (optional)How to make it:
TIP: Serve at room temperature. Great snack! Live, Love, Eat!
- Crush bananas and combine with all the ingredients except flour and baking powder.
- Sift flour and baking powder into the mixture and mix evenly.
- Spoon mixture into greased pan over medium heat and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp sugar)
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At Miss Universe one of the questions for our online videos was, if you were a food what would it be? I answered that I would be a banana because it is versatile, in Jamaica we eat it green and we also eat it ripe; I believe, like the banana, I have something for everyone. People probably doubted my belief in the versatility of the banana. Now whilst I was impressed with my on the spot answer, I really love the flexibility of this fruit. In addition to it being long, firm, curved and full of energy – get your mind out of the gutter! Lol – you can do something with it in all its stages.
Although you can boil green banana to go with your main meals, use a ripe but firm banana in your smoothies or add them to your cereal, I am going to focus on the…
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