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 … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the day: Jamaican Banana Bread
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)
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)
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
Reblogged Pork is really tasty and flavorful meat for those who eat it. It is not as diverse as chicken but still can be prepared in many different ways. Today we give you a sumptuous Jamaican Pork Chops recipe for your summer cookouts. Check it out below. Difficulty: Easy Preparation time: 20m Cooking time: 40m Ingredients 1 sprig(s) thyme 1/2 cup(s) soy … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Golden Pork Chops
Whining is an annoying, yet common behavior problem in children. Without appropriate intervention, a whiny kid might turn into a whiny adult. Teach your child these skills instead and you'll curb whining fast. 1. Establish a Household Rule about Whining Establish a household rule about whining, such as, “Ask nicely for something and accept the answer calmly.” … Continue reading 6 Ways to Curb Whining Fast
The Gungo bean is the next most popular bean protein in Jamaica right after the Red Peas.
The Jamaican Gungo pea is a leguminous shrub that can attain heights of 5 m. This plant probably evolved in South Asia and appeared about 2000 BC in West Africa, which is considered a second major center of origin.
The slave trade took the Jamaican Gungo pea to the West Indies, where its use as bird feed led to the name “Jamaican Gungo pea” in 1692.
You can get the Jamaican Gungo Peas in your nearest food market where it is sold in cans and mostly imported from Jamaica or Central America. Check out the recipe below.
The Gungo bean is the next most popular bean protein in Jamaica right after the Red Peas. The Jamaican Gungo pea is a leguminous shrub that can attain heights of 5 m. Jamaican Gungo pea probably evolved in South Asia and appeared about 2000 BC in West Africa, which is considered a second major center of origin. The slave trade took the Jamaican Gungo pea to the West Indies, where its use as bird feed led to the name “Jamaican Gungo pea” in 1692. You can get the Jamaican Gungo Peas in your nearest food market where it is sold in cans and mostly imported from Jamaica or Central America. Check out the recipe below.
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 10m
For 4 people
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Jamaican Bread Pudding with Sorrel Sauce
We all love a good bread pudding, it is a yummy snack that can be had anytime of day. Today we give you a great bread recipe with something that is distinctly Jamaican, sorrel. Check out the recipe below.
Preparation time: 20m
Cooking time: 35mIngredients
For 8 people (
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- 2 1/4 cup milk
- 4 medium eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla essence
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 6 slices whole wheat bread, cut in cubes
- 1/8 cup Margarine
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 cup strong brewed sorrel
- 1/8 cup sorrel calyxes (sepals) chopped in large pieces
Directions
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 35-40 minutes. Areas near the center will appear soft but set. TO MAKE SORREL SAUCE:
Remove from heat and stir in the sorrel calyxes (sepals).NOTE: Serve sauce over bread pudding.
Recipe Note: 6-8 slices of bread may be used.
We all love a good bread pudding, it is a yummy snack that can be had anytime of day. Today we give you a great bread recipe with something that is distinctly Jamaican, sorrel. Check out the recipe below.
Preparation time: 20m
Cooking time: 35m
For 8 people (
)
TO MAKE SORREL SAUCE
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