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
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Why Sugar 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
Why Wheat is KILLING you
Why Wheat is KILLING you -- Yes, even "Whole Wheat" There are 3 main reasons why wheat is terrible food for your body and does more harm than good... Reasons Wheat causes: blood sugar disruption glycation of your cells, increases AGING, weight gain & boosts Diabetes risk Before I tell you why wheat can actually … Continue reading Why Wheat is KILLING you
Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Grilled Jamaican Pork Tenderloin Salad
Summer equals Fruit. Fruit in and on and around everything! Even grilled meat. Yum, Yum. Spiced and smoky meat with bright, sweet fruit. I made this as a special occasion Jamaican dinner for when my friend, Sara (with no “h”), came over for dinner. I also subjected her to some other Jamaican dish that will remain unnamed because it … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Grilled Jamaican Pork Tenderloin Salad
Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Golden Pork Chops
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
Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Gungo Peas and Rice
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 Recipe of the Day: 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
In a large mixing bowl whisk together milk, eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon powder, vanilla and nutmeg. Arrange bread cubes in a 2 quart baking dish and pour on the egg mixture and leave to stand for 10-15 minutes.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:
Melt Grace Hello Margarine in a sauce pan, add sugar and light corn syrup and mix until the sugar granules are dissolved. Pour in the brewed sorrel and boil until it becomes syrupy.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
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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
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together milk, eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon powder, vanilla and nutmeg.
- Arrange bread cubes in a 2 quart baking dish and pour on the egg mixture and leave to stand for 10-15 minutes.
- 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
: - Melt Grace Hello Margarine…
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Jamaican Food: Sweet Delicious Cornmeal Porridge
Morning! Delicious Jamaican Cornmeal porridge is on the menu this Sunday. Jamaican’s love their porridge and I’m happy to say I’m no exception! Cornmeal porridge is the Jamaican choice for a warming nutritious breakfast. It is rich and warming, and so tasty with lovely spices. A great alternative to oat based porridge as it’s gluten … Continue reading Jamaican Food: Sweet Delicious Cornmeal Porridge
Jamaican Food: 4 More Things to Taste in Jamaica
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
Jamaican Food: Jamaican Carrot Bread
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.
Preparation time: 25m
Cooking time: 1h
Ingredients
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
Directions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl, except the sugar. Add the shredded carrots and raisins and mix well.
- Combine all liquids, add sugar and whisk until dissolved.
- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, pour in the liquid and mix well.
- Scrape batter into a greased pan (2 lbs.) and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Enjoy
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