Articles surrounding issues relating to Jamaica
Planning to visit Colombia in the near future? If so, I strongly recommend a typical drink known to the country’s inhabitants as Limonada de Coco (Coconut Lemonade). This cool drink, I have learned, is originated from the North Coast (La Costa) of Colombia. Limonada de Coco (Coconut Lemonade) By: Stacy Ann Smith The Northern cost … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Limonada de Coco (Coconut Lemonade)
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) Ingredients: 2 cups … 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)
How to make Jamaican Banana Fritters Prep Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 12-18 minutes Serving: 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 … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Banana Fritters
Reason #2 Vegetable oils contain oxidized "mutated fats" that are worse than trans fat & CAUSE heart attacks All vegetable oils contain oxidized fats due to the refining process and chemical reactions with the polyunsaturated fat content of vegetable oils. Expert Nutrition author, Catherine Shanahan, MD, calls the fats in vegetable oils "MegaTrans" because they are … Continue reading Why Vegetable Oil is KILLING You – Part 2
Why Vegetable Oil is KILLING You Although vegetable oil has a healthy sounding name, it's NOT made from vegetables...As you might already know, vegetable oil actually comes from any combination of corn oil, soybean oil, canola oil, safflower oil, and/or cottonseed oil, ALL of which are absolutely terrible for your health. In fact, they are … Continue reading Why Vegetable Oil is KILLING You
Why Sugar is KILLING you... You can't just "burn off" sugar... You've heard a million times from health experts, bloggers, and on the news that sugar is terrible for you, but most people don't truly understand WHY it's so bad... In fact, most people falsely think that if they eat sugar, they can just exercise … Continue reading Why Sugar is KILLING You
Why Wheat is KILLING you -- Yes, even "Whole Wheat" There are 3 main reasons why wheat is terrible food for your body and does more harm than good... Reasons Wheat causes: blood sugar disruption glycation of your cells, increases AGING, weight gain & boosts Diabetes risk Before I tell you why wheat can actually … Continue reading Why Wheat is KILLING you
Summer equals Fruit. Fruit in and on and around everything! Even grilled meat. Yum, Yum. Spiced and smoky meat with bright, sweet fruit. I made this as a special occasion Jamaican dinner for when my friend, Sara (with no “h”), came over for dinner. I also subjected her to some other Jamaican dish that will remain unnamed because it … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Grilled Jamaican Pork Tenderloin Salad
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