Beverly East greeted us with her UK accent and Jamaican storytelling. She recapped her life in UK and her childhood with her grandma in the country. Serious and Funny were the chapters, as she took the audience 50 years back in a time when Jamaican immigration was at its highest.Grandma 6 rules surely had the … Continue reading The Calabash Experience 2014 – Day 1
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Jamaican Food / Recipes : Why Wheat is KILLING you Part 2
Reason #2 -- Gluten and other gut-damaging compounds The topic of gluten is on fire in the media lately... But most people are confused as to whether there's any real health risks with gluten for the average person that doesn't have Celiac disease. The truth is that even if you are not officially "gluten intolerant" … Continue reading Jamaican Food / Recipes : Why Wheat is KILLING you Part 2
Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Delicate Coffee Cake
Most of us sometimes love to sip on a great brew, something fresh and strong from the mountains of the Blue. Sometime when we sip on our favorite cup of Joe we also love to pair it with a something sweet, a great tasting treat. So today we give you the best of both worlds … Continue reading Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Delicate Coffee Cake
Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Chicken Honey Nut Stir Fry
Making a Stir Fry is one of the best ways to get all your favorite ingredients into one pot. This tasty Asian inspired dish will definitely get your taste buds excited as it includes great authentic flavors.
Making a Stir Fry is one of the best ways to get all your favorite ingredients into one pot. This tasty Asian inspired dish will definitely get your taste buds excited as it includes great authentic flavors. Check it out below.
Ingredients
For 4 people
- 1/2 cup(s) cashew nuts, optional
- 2 stalk(s) celery
- 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
- 3/4 cup(s) Orange Juice
- 1/4 ounce(s) ginger, crushed
- 1 pound(s) chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1/3 cup(s) honey
- 2 tablespoon(s) Vegetable Oil
- 2 large carrots
- 3 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
Chicken Honey Nut Stir Fry Directions
Cut chicken breasts into strips and set aside.
Cut carrot and celery diagonally.
Combine Orange Juice, honey, soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger and mix well.
Heat 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add carrots and celery and stir fry for about 1 minute, remove from skillet and set aside.
Heat remaining Vegetable Oil and…
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Jamaican Wedding: Avoiding a Jamaican Wedding disaster
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Jamaican Weddings, when planned correctly and all contingencies put in place are typically beautiful affairs. However, sometimes things go so horribly wrong, that though some are unavoidable others you just did not see coming. One thing that many people often pray for on their … Continue reading Jamaican Wedding: Avoiding a Jamaican Wedding disaster
Jamaican Wedding: A Jamaican wedding getaway
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2010, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Jamaica is one of the most beautiful Caribbean countries, filled with sand, surf and sea and brimming with culture and native beauty. The people are widely described as friendly and engaging and the music is world-renowned. Then, there is the warm Caribbean sun and … Continue reading Jamaican Wedding: A Jamaican wedding getaway
Jamaican History: More Jamaican Patois Lessons
ENG: It's been a long time since I have seen you girl. JAM: Gal yuh noh dead yet? ENG: Oh Lord, we have lost electricity again. JAM: Lawd .....current lack aff again. ENG: This meal is not too bad. JAM: Di food can eat. ENG: Where did you buy that awful Bracelet Cindy? JAM: A … Continue reading Jamaican History: More Jamaican Patois Lessons
Jamaica Festival Song History: 1976 – Watch Freddie McKay with “Dance This Ya Festival”
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1976 - Freddie McKay with "Dance This Ya Festival" Lyrics from: not found
Jamaica Festival Song History: 1977 – Watch Eric Donaldson with “Sweet Jamaica”
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1977 - Eric Donaldson with "Sweet Jamaica" Lyrics from: http://www.wowlyrics.com Sweet Jamaica is now on the move. Help me with my song and let the people dem come sing along. Tek up yu cutlass, yu shovel and yu hoe. Tek up yu boots dem, people let us go. Call out the … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History: 1977 – Watch Eric Donaldson with “Sweet Jamaica”
Jamaica Festival Song History: 1978 – Watch Eric Donaldson with “Land of my Birth”
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1978 - Eric Donaldson with "Land of my Birth" Lyrics from: http://www.wowlyrics.com Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Aah, Aah, Aah This is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth. I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth. I will never … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History: 1978 – Watch Eric Donaldson with “Land of my Birth”