Sorrel Featured in NPR History of Red Drinks in the Black American Community

An article from National Public Radio explores the relationship of the “red drink” known in the African-American community known as “liquid soul” to the sorrel drink traditionally enjoyed in the Caribbean during the holidays. The sorrel drink involves steeping hibiscus flowers, and in the United States, the traditional Christmas drink has been described as a […]

Best of Jamaica in Fort Lauderdale 2018 Winners

The results from the 2018  “Best of Jamaica in Fort Lauderdale” area are in. What is the best Jamaican restaurant in the Fort Lauderdale area? What Is The Best Place To Get A Jamaican Patty in the Fort Lauderdale area? This and many other questions about Jamaican culture in the Fort Lauderdale area are answered […]

Miss G’s Simple Jamaican Banana Fritters Recipe

Banana fritters are one of the first Jamaican dishes I cooked growing up. It is the perfect introduction to someone learning to cook  Jamaican cuisine.  I remember as a child reluctantly picking up this odd shaped fritter when my mom cooked it for for breakfast. To this date, I haven’t forgotten the taste of my mother banana […]