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 … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Gungo Peas and Rice
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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Jamaica certainly fascinates many visitors to our shores; not only the music and culture, but our food and customs as well. Check out OK Namaste's report on their visit to Jamaica. Re-blogged from OK Namaste: I am home, and in true Central New York fashion it is a bitterly cold and miserably cloudy day. At … Continue reading Jamaican Food: 4 More Things to Taste in Jamaica
The carrot is a vegetable that is very versatile. It can be used to do many things from cooking to baking to juicing. Today we give you a sumptuous Jamaican Carrot Bread recipe for this awesome vegetable. Check Jamaican Carrot Bread out below.
Preparation time: 25m
Cooking time: 1hIngredients
For 8 people
- 3 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice (optional)
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup Margarine, melted and cooled
- 1 cup sugar
The carrot is a vegetable that is very versatile. It can be used to do many things from cooking to baking to juicing. Today we give you a sumptuous recipe for this awesome vegetable. Check it out below.
For 8 people
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This sumptuous Jamaican food/meal and recipe was Posted by funnyloveblog Good Morning! I trust that you are having a lovely weekend. After the glory that was Shrimp with Curry Cream Sauce yesterday, I decided it’d be nice to have a whole dang island-style meal. This is great for a gang, and you can make tons of the dishes in advance! No … Continue reading Jamaican Food: Sumptuous Jamaican Curry Feast with Rice and Peas
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