Eating area at Jack Sprat at Treasure Beach

The Calabash Experience – Island Potluck at Jack Sprat-Treasure Beach

Check out this brief documentary on Jamaican food as experienced at Jack Sprat-Treasure Beach ...certainly a part of The Calabash Experience. Located on the western end of the property, cushioned in its very own bay, Jack Sprat serves up seafood prepared to your preference in a relaxed outdoor setting. But let’s not forget the pizza—it’s … Continue reading The Calabash Experience – Island Potluck at Jack Sprat-Treasure Beach

The Calabash Experience – Lovers Leap Guest House

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2014, Denise N. Fyffe The year is 2014 and the month is May, Denise is eager to reach the cool hills of St. Elizabeth and experience the world-renowned literary festival, Calabash, at Treasure Beach. My friend Davene Rowe and I, had a few fall starts in trying to leave … Continue reading The Calabash Experience – Lovers Leap Guest House

A Literary Festival in Paradise – Jamaica Calabash 2014

via Happenings | A Literary Festival in Paradise. Jamaica’s rocky, arid south coast is refreshingly low on tourist traffic compared with the bustling north — which is just how fans of the beloved bohemian hideaway Jake’s Hotel like it. This weekend, 27 modern literary legends will descend upon the rural seaside town of Treasure Beach … Continue reading A Literary Festival in Paradise – Jamaica Calabash 2014

callalo rice

Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Callaloo/Spinach Rice

A one pot meal is an easy way to make dinner for your family, especially when you are pressed for time. Today we give you a great recipe that will take care of that. The Callaloo is a popular Jamaican vegetable that is used in various dishes, but if you are in the U.S. or elsewhere where this vegetable is not available, you can substitute with Spinach or even Cabbage. Check out the recipe below.

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Callaloo Rice

A one pot meal is an easy way to make dinner for your family, especially when you are pressed for time. Today we give you a great recipe that will take care of that. The Callaloo is a popular Jamaican vegetable that is used in various dishes, but if you are in the U.S. or elsewhere where this vegetable is not available, you can substitute with Spinach or even Cabbage. Check out the recipe below.

DifficultyEasy

Preparation time: 15m

Cooking time: 30m

Ingredients

For 6 people ()

  • 1 ounce(s) Anchor Butter, unsalted
  • 2 ounce(s) onion
  • 1 ounce(s) garlic, chopped
  • 1 ounce(s) escallion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon(s) thyme
  • 1 teaspoon(s) pimento
  • 1 teaspoon(s) scotch bonnet pepper
  • 4 ounce(s) Callaloo/Spinach
  • 1 pound(s) White Rice
  • 3 cup(s) water
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1 ounce(s) granulated sugar
  • 1 packet(s) Cock Soup Mix
  • 2 floz Coconut Milk

Callaloo/Spinach Rice Directions

In a pot over a low flame, melt butter and saute…

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Jamaica Epicurean Escape

A week long culinary festival that offers several different type of activities. It takes place May 22 to May 29, 2014. The main festival takes place on Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, Richmond, St.Ann, which is ideally placed in the centre of Jamaica’s north coast. You can attend one or all the events and in each case you will enjoy a truly unique culinary experience plus first class musical entertainment.

 

 

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A week long culinary festival that offers several different type of activities. It takes place May 22 to May 29, 2014. The main festival takes place on Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, Richmond, St.Ann, which is ideally placed in the centre of Jamaica’s north coast. You can attend one or all the events and in each case you will enjoy a truly unique culinary experience plus first class musical entertainment.

Jamaica Epicurean Escape

The festival is a versatile family event targeting an extensive profile of patrons including food and wine enthusiasts, culinary specialists, music and art lovers, trendsetters and just those persons seeking a relaxing and entertaining day with friends and family.

Our patrons will be able to taste from over 32 food stations, participate in seminars, chef demonstrations, and a lot more.  Another important component of the festival is culinary education aimed at expanding the knowledge base of our patrons around…

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Caribbean chikungunya virus

Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean – Chikungunya mosquito virus

via Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean - Yahoo News. SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic (AP) — They suffer searing headaches, a burning fever and so much pain in their joints they can barely walk or use their hands. It's like having a terrible flu combined with an abrupt case of arthritis. Hospitals … Continue reading Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean – Chikungunya mosquito virus

Pentagon: Army to review controversial ban on twists, other natural black hairstyles

When there is an issue that millions of people can relate to, it is worth fighting for; for the right to be done. The Pentagon said Tuesday that the military would review controversial grooming policies that led some to accuse the Army of racial bias. Grooming guidelines released in late March, known as Army Regulation 670-1, … Continue reading Pentagon: Army to review controversial ban on twists, other natural black hairstyles