Salpicόn - Cόctel de Frutas a tasty Fruit Cocktail. Haciendo un Bochorno, Sun tan up inna di sky? Not to worry, the Colombian Fruit cocktail called Salpicόn will quench your thirst! This popular fruit cocktail is non-alcoholic and is enjoyed by both young and old. When I just arrived in Colombia I saw on almost … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Salpicon (Colombian Street Food)
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Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Arepa de Queso (Colombian Street Food)
Arepa De Queso is like the Jamaican Corn Bread and Cheese. For many years, there has been a dispute between the Colombians and the Venezuelans about who invented the “Arepa de Queso”. Up until today´s date, the battle is still on. In Colombia, the best Arepa de queso is said to have come from Boyacá … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Arepa de Queso (Colombian Street Food)
Recipe of the Day: The Jamaican Pineapple
The Jamaican Pineapple The Jamaican pineapple is indigenous to South America mainly Brazil and Paraguay. The Tainos Indians who were originally from South America brought the pineapple to Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean. They were the first foreigners to arrive in Jamaica which happened before long before Christopher Columbus was born. About The … Continue reading Recipe of the Day: The Jamaican Pineapple
Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Arroz Ranchero (Colombian Street Food)
Hungry and tyad and need a one-pot meal? Try the Colombian Arroz Ranchero which is similar to the Jamaican Seasoned Rice. This famous comfort food is also eaten on special occasions and is said to originate in Mexico. However, here in Colombia, each region has its own version of this diverse dish;, plus it is … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Arroz Ranchero (Colombian Street Food)
Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Amarillo A La Monseñor (Colombian Fish Dish)
No one can deny that the fish dish is a favorite, no matter where you are. Seafood is mostly good for you. In Colombia, we have a variety of options and today, we will sample the Amarillo a la Monseñor or Elevated Steam Fish. COLOMBIAN AMARILLO A LA MONSEÑOR - COLOMBIAN FISH DISH By: Stacey Ann Smith In … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Amarillo A La Monseñor (Colombian Fish Dish)
Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Tropical Fruit Punch
The spring and summer seasons are made to be enjoyed, by sipping long cool drinks. We will be sweating like bulls not far from now, getting all dehydrated and looking for quick solutions to relieve out discomfort. Today we give you a refreshing Jamaican Tropical Punch recipe to do just that when the time comes. … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Tropical Fruit Punch
Treasures of Colombia: Cocada Rellena (Colombian Street Food)
Today, we will explore a new treasure of Colombia, Cocada Rellena, or Coconut Drops as it is known in Jamaica. There are many controversies, hullabaloo, and disagreements about the origin of this “sweet tooth” snack. In the Eighteenth Century, Mexican researchers argued that the Cocada was originated in Mexico. In contrast, Antonio de Alcedo in … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Cocada Rellena (Colombian Street Food)
Treasures of Colombia: Frappe (Colombian Street Food)
Throat dry, Sun scorching? No hay problema, grab a Colombian frappe today! The Colombian Frappe is just another name for the Jamaican Sky Juice; it is equally as delicious and refreshing as our island drink. The Frappe can also be found in every crevice, corner, nook and cranny, just like the Sky Juice. Frappe - Colombian Street … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Frappe (Colombian Street Food)
Treasures of Colombia: Mazamorra or Hominy Corn Porridge (Colombian Street Food)
Have you ever heard the expression “It’s a small world”? Well, indeed it is! From the cool mountains of the Andean region lies the second largest city and the capital of Antioquia in Colombia called Medellin. Then, we look to the land of wood and water located in the Caribbean Sea, the third largest island … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Mazamorra or Hominy Corn Porridge (Colombian Street Food)
Jamaican Recipe of the day: Jamaican Banana Bread
Banana bread is a popular dessert in many parts of the world, but today we give you a recipe for a Jamaican styled Banana Bread that you will love ;). Check out the recipe below.
Ingredients:
Serving size: 6 people
- 1/3 cup Margarine
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 medium egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups cake and pastry flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup milk or water (if desired)
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 180°C/350°F. Cream Margarine and granulated sugar, add beaten egg and vanilla. Mash ripe bananas and add to the above mixture. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg, adding alternately with mashed banana mixture. Fold in raisins, the mixture should drop easily from a spoon. If not, add a little water or milk until consistency is reached. Scrape mixture into a greased loaf pan and bake until golden brown, and a skewer inserted, comes out clean.*****
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Banana Bread is a popular dessert in many parts of the world, but today we give you a recipe for a Jamaican styled Banana Bread that you will love ;). Check out the recipe below.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup Margarine
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 medium egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups cake and pastry flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup milk or water (if desired)
Directions
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Pre-heat oven to 180°C/350°F.
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Cream Margarine and granulated sugar, add beaten egg and vanilla.
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Mash ripe bananas and add to the above mixture.
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Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg, adding alternately with mashed banana mixture.
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Fold in raisins, mixture should drop easily from a spoon. If not, add a little water or milk until consistency is reached.
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Scrape mixture into a greased loaf pan and bake until golden brown, and a skewer inserted, comes out clean.
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