5 Ways To Recognize A Fake Jamaican Video Recipe
You may have come across a few videos on the internet with people who claim to be cooking “Jamaican food”. But many of these videos are Jamaican only in name. More than anything, these “Jamaican recipes” have become a great source of humour for Jamaicans at home and abroad who can spot a fake from […]
5 Reasons Why Chippies Banana Chips Is The Best Banana Chips
There’s no denying Jamaica’s love affair with Chippies, the local banana chips brand that has been satisfying snack cravings for decades. More than just another banana chip, it’s a real Jamaican snack that has always rewarded its consumers with unmatched authenticity in its flavour. Here are five reasons why Chippies is the best banana chips. […]
5 Things You Need To Know To Understand Jamaican Women
The beauty and charm of Jamaican women is evident wherever in the world they go. Though many words can be used to describe them, delicate and frail will never suit them. These strong, independent women are also known to be equally warm and loving to the people in their lives. But before you make the […]
10 Contributions Indian Immigrants Made to Jamaica
The people and customs of India are integral to the history of the Caribbean and remain part of the region’s way of life. The first people from India came to Jamaica on board the S. Blundel Hunter on May 10, 1845. Two-hundred men, 28 women, and 33 children debarked in Old Harbor Bay. Afterward, the […]
5 Things You Should Know Before Playing Dominoes with a Jamaican
So you’ve decided to accept the invitation from your Jamaican friends to join them in a game of dominos. But do you really know what you’ve gotten yourself into? Here are five things that you definitely should know before playing dominos with a Jamaican. 1. It will get loud Jamaicans are very expressive but this […]
12 Things Only Jamaicans Who Live Far From Kingston Know
Despite the fact that we have been labeled as the “murder capital of the world”, the fact is that the vast majority of Jamaicans are hard-working, industrious people who get up every day and go to work and contribute positively to the development of the country. This is even more true for those persons who […]
My Jamaican Memories of Chocolate tea – Chef Irie Food Stories
If you are a yawdie or fram di Caribbean yuh Beta kno bout. So every ingredient has a story. My motto, We should share our experiences about our foods and cultures, one ingredient at a time on the plate. Here’s part 1.. So these are Chocolate balls made from the cocoa pods. Sometimes they have […]
My Memories of Jamaica Independence Day August 6th, 1962
As we celebrate Jamaica’s independence from the British, here are memories from Jamaicans of Independence day on August 6th, 1962. I was just a child. My only memory Jamaica Independence day was having to memorize the National Anthem and going to a big celebration at the National Stadium. I was about thirteen and I remember getting […]
Seven Must Haves in a Jamaican Home
Thirty years ago, there were certain items that were standard in Jamaican homes. This rose out of the limited brands available at that time. Today, Jamaicans have a range of products to choose from based on the flood of goods coming in from overseas. Still, there are ‘specialty items’ that have remained as staples. Let’s […]
5 Reasons We Loved Air Jamaica Flight Attendants
It’s hard to believe that Air Jamaica is now only a distant memory in Jamaica’s history. In its heyday, the former national airline was the highlight of every trip abroad. Everyone knew that the “pretty planes” belonged to Jamaica, and flying on Air Jamaica was as much as part of the experience of travelling as […]
