Exploring Jamaican Food: Jackfruit

The Jackfruit is said to have originated in India and is part of the breadfruit, fig and mulberry family. It is the largest fruit that grows on a tree. Each Jackfruit can weigh up to a whopping 100 pounds. One thing you should never do, is sit under a Jackfruit tree. Well, not if you […]

Smoked Jerk Oxtails Recipe

Smoked Jerk oxtails is guaranteed to excite your taste. These can be served with white rice, fried ripe plantains, and mix vegetables. Ingredients: Jamaican Jerk Marinade 2 Scotch Bonnet chopped Peppers 2 tablespoon Kosher Salt 1 tablespoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper 5 chopped scallions 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Thyme 1/2 cup Orange Juice 3 cloves […]

Calgary Stampede Festival to Feature Jamaican Manish Water

Visitors to the 2018 Calgary Stampede, a ten-day celebration held every year in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, will have the opportunity to sample some interesting foods. Featured on the menu for the event are dishes that include Goat’s Head Soup, which is known in traditional Jamaican culture as “Mannish Water.” The soup, which consists of tripe, […]