Coffee is said by many to be an excellent starter to your day. It helps you to wake and liven you up to start that perfect day. However, Los Rolos or Los Bogotanos (people from Bogota, the capital of Colombia, Los Boyacences from Boyacá and the natives of Cundinamarca – Central Andean region in Colombia), … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: La Changua (Colombian Street Food)
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)
Lemons have a ton of powerful nutrients, like vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, iron, and B-complex vitamins, to name a few. Lemon juice can be pretty hard on your teeth, however, so make sure to dilute it with water and brush your teeth after downing it. If you can, use a straw so it doesn’t swoosh … Continue reading Amazing Lemon Water Solves Problems Better Than Health Pills
If you have ever been to Jamaica or visited a Jamaican food joint in your locale, then I think you know where we’re headed with this article. The Jamaican Patty and Coco Bread is like no other snack or lunch item. It is filling, packed with flavor and very rich, ask anyone who’s had it. … Continue reading Jamaican Patty & Coco Bread
I found this recipe on a great blog called Half Baked Harvest a couple years ago and it has become on of our favorite wintery meals (we made this back in the beginning of March before the 80 degree weather started). The blog is very up front about the fact that this is not your … Continue reading One Pot Coq au Vin with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This is yet another spice blend that has significantly influenced our cooking over the past couple years. We use it most frequently for our Jerk Chicken Tacos which I will post soon. But I’ve also used it on pork tenderloin over a fresh salad. I love the use of cinnamon and other typically sweet spices … Continue reading Jamaican Jerk Taco
