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
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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 Food: Jamaican Chicken Chop Suey
The Chinese played an integral role in the development of Jamaican culture and cuisine. Dishes like the Chop Suey and Sweet and Sour Chicken are popular dishes all over the island, and can be found in almost every Chinese restaurant. Today we give you a tasty recipe to create your own Jamaican Chop Suey dish.
Check it out below.
The Chinese played an integral role in the development of Jamaican culture and cuisine. Dishes like the Chop Suey and Sweet and Sour Chicken are popular dishes all over the island, and can be found in almost every Chinese restaurant. Today we give you a tasty recipe to create your own Jamaican Chop Suey dish. Check it out below.
Ingredients
For 4 people
- 2 stalk(s) escallion
- 1 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
- 1 small sweet pepper, julienne
- 1/4 cup(s) Vinegar
- 1/4 cup(s) Vegetable Oil
- 1 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 2 cup(s) pak choi, chopped
- 4 cup(s) water
- 2 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
- 2 stalk(s) celery, julienne
- 2 cup(s) cabbage, coarsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 cup(s) water
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 whole chicken breasts
Chicken Chop Suey Directions
De-bone and cut chicken breasts into strips, wash with a vinegar and water solution.
Season with salt, soy sauce and garlic. Set aside.
Cut celery, carrots, sweet pepper and pak choi…
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Jamaican Food / Recipes: Fish with Orange Sauce
Reblogged We all love fish, well most of us do. It is a great tasting and diverse form of seafood that offers you a good amount of protein and other nutrients. Today we give you a tasty recipe in which you will combine the flavor of the tropics with the taste of the warm tropical … Continue reading Jamaican Food / Recipes: Fish with Orange Sauce
Jamaican Food / Recipes: Adventures in Food – Jerk Chicken
One of my favourite places in the world is Jamaica. Beautiful landscape, friendly people and tasty, tasty food. Just hours after we landed in Montego Bay, we grabbed some jerk chicken and pork at a local joint The Pork Pit and I loved it. I love spicy food. Some people find adventure and thrills in skydiving; I find it in fiery food. After that, I was trying jerk anywhere we went–roadside stops, local restaurants and bars.
Jerk marinade– pre-blend. K.Barnes
One of my favourite places in the world is Jamaica. Beautiful landscape, friendly people and tasty, tasty food. Just hours after we landed in Montego Bay, we grabbed some jerk chicken and pork at a local joint The Pork Pit and I loved it. I love spicy food. Some people find adventure and thrills in skydiving; I find it in fiery food. After that, I was trying jerk anywhere we went–roadside stops, local restaurants and bars.
I love jerk– the spiciness, the complexity of the flavors melding together, the slightly charred bits. I love BBQ– I blame it on my Kansas City, Missouri roots (if you don’t know, KC loves it some BBQ). I do typically prefer a classic KC bbq– slow-roasted with a sweet but spicy tomato-based sauce. Jerk is a totally different type of bbq than I’m used to, but it’s still pretty…
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2014 Fifa World Cup – Group Standings
2014 Fifa World Cup Group A Teams P W D L F A +/- Pts 1 Brazil 3 2 1 0 7 2 5 7 1 Mexico 3 2 1 0 4 1 3 7 3 Croatia 3 1 0 2 6 6 0 3 4 Cameroon 3 0 0 3 1 9 -8 … Continue reading 2014 Fifa World Cup – Group Standings
2014 Fifa World Cup – How Brazil’s traditional food vendors took on FIFA and won | Al Jazeera America
The 2014 Fifa World Cup organizers have had to amend their policy of allowing only sponsors’ wares to be sold at stadiums On the cobbled streets of Salvador, in the shadow of faded pastel buildings that date from Brazil’s colonial era, an army of ladies in flowing white cotton dresses sell the local delicacy acarajé. … Continue reading 2014 Fifa World Cup – How Brazil’s traditional food vendors took on FIFA and won | Al Jazeera America
Recipe of the Day: Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk
Hmmm! Curry Chicken, a well known dish the world over. However, today we a re giving you a recipe with a nice little twist. We featured the Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe on our blog a few months ago but today we offer you Chicken Curry cooked down in creamy Coconut Milk. Check it out below.
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 25m
Cooking time: 20mIngredients
- 1 stalk(s) escallion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper
- 2 tablespoon(s) ginger, chopped
- 2 whole chicken breasts
- 1 can(s) Coconut Milk
- 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper
- 2 tablespoon(s) red sweet pepper, julienne
- 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup(s) Vinegar
- 1/2 cup(s) chicken stock
- 2 tablespoon(s) Vegetable Oil
- 2 tablespoon(s) green sweet pepper, julienne
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
- 4 cup(s) water
- 1 sprig(s) thyme
- 1 tablespoon(s) curry powder
- 2 tablespoon(s) yellow sweet pepper, julienne
Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk Directions
- De-bone chicken breasts, cut into strips and wash with a vinegar and water solution, season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat Vegetable Oil in a large skillet, add curry powder and allow to burn; add ginger, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper and escallion and stir.
- Add chicken breasts and mix well. Allow to cook for 5 minutes.
- Add Coconut Milk and chicken stock, mix thoroughly.
- Add thyme and the whole scotch bonnet pepper and allow to simmer for approximately 7 minutes.
To Serve: Spoon into container, garnish with green, yellow and red sweet peppers and serve with your favorite starch.
Method Note: To make chicken stock – dissolve 1 packet of Soup Mix in 2 cups of boiling water. Allow to stand for 10 minutes then strain. Use stock as directed.
Hmmm! Curry Chicken, a well known dish the world over. However, today we a re giving you a recipe with a nice little twist. We featured the Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe on our blog a few months ago but today we offer you Chicken Curry cooked down in creamy Coconut Milk. Check it out below.
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 25m
Ingredients
- 1 stalk(s) escallion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper
- 2 tablespoon(s) ginger, chopped
- 2 whole chicken breasts
- 1 can(s) Coconut Milk
- 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper
- 2 tablespoon(s) red sweet pepper, julienne
- 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup(s) Vinegar
- 1/2 cup(s) chicken stock
- 2 tablespoon(s) Vegetable Oil
- 2 tablespoon(s) green sweet pepper, julienne
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
- 4 cup(s) water
- 1 sprig(s) thyme
- 1 tablespoon(s) curry powder
- 2 tablespoon(s) yellow sweet pepper, julienne
Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk Directions
De-bone chicken breasts, cut into strips and wash with a vinegar and water solution, season with salt…
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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


