Jamaican Beef Patties with Habanero Mango Coulis Recipe
Do you love Jamaican Beef Patties and want to try something different? Try this Beef Patties with Habanero Mango Coulis recipe, by contributing writer Chef Nel. INGREDIENTS Dough: 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 cup cold butter or shortening ¾ cup iced water 1 tablespoon vinegar (preferably rice […]
10 Favorite Jamaicans Slangs From 2014
Thanks to a vibrant dancehall culture, the Jamaican language is seasoned periodically with memorable slangs that reflect the ever evolving cultural dynamics. From a news clip gone wrong to the catchy lyrics of a song, we certainly have a knack for incorporating slangs into everyday conversations. Check out these 10 slangs Jamaicans were using in […]
One, two, three – Short story; adopted from the book The ORIGINAL JAMAICAN Patois
In the old days, before the late nineteen twenties and earlier, most Jamaican rural communities were very isolated and remote. This was partly due to the lack of transportation coupled with the bad condition of the roads. The main means of transport was the mule and dray, and the horse and buggy. The only paved […]
Bring Back Rocksteady Music
The beauty dancing through the melodic rhymes and magnificent music has robed this island for years. Who can forget one of its Pioneers Mr. Alton Ellis? This music is an amalgamation of ska, Jazz and rhythm and blues. Benevolence etched in each tone and the message of peace, love and romance is what this genre […]
Conversation with Reggae & Dancehall Artist, Teflon
This week we caught up with upcoming Reggae & Dancehall artist Teflon, who is performing at Sting 2014. Born Shaniel Andre Watson the fiery reggae artist is from St. Mary which has produced many of Jamaica’s popular dancehall performers including Ninja Man, Lady Saw and Capleton. Here is our conversation with Teflon. Q: Tell us […]
The NEW Immigration Reform Explained
On November 20, 2014, the President announced a series of executive actions to reduce illegal immigration at the border, prioritize deporting felons not families, and require certain undocumented immigrants to pass a criminal background check and pay taxes in order to temporarily stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation. The President specifically expanded the […]