New York Times Tells the Story of the Jamaican Beef Patty
The fascinating story of Jamaica’s famous beef patty is featured in the New York Times, which calls the patty “an island’s history in the palm of your hand” and a “vehicle of deliciousness.” Enid Donaldson, the author of “The Real Taste of Jamaica,” describes the patty as the “Number 1 fast food” in Jamaica. Basically, […]
CNN Features Jamaica’s Ackee and Saltfish among 21 Breakfasts Enjoyed around the World
Jamaica’s national dish of ackee and saltfish is listed by CNN Travel in its feature describing 21 unique breakfasts enjoyed around the world. The dish is beloved by Jamaicans, most of whom have grown up eating it for breakfast, but outside of Jamaica, the ackee fruit, which is an integral part of the dish’s appeal, […]
12 Benefits of Sweetsop
Sweetsop has been used in Jamaica for generations in folk medicine remedies for a wide range of health-related conditions. Modern day homeopathic practitioners do the same and one of the tools in their arsenal is sweetsop. It’s also known as sugar apple due to its pulp that’s sweet and similar to the consistency of custard. […]
The Top 13 Recipes People in Jamaica Searched For in 2021
What recipes are the most requested in Jamaica in 2021? The following 13 recipes are part of the collection gathered by Jamaicans.com over its 26 years in operations. Below are the 13 Jamaican recipes most requested in Jamaica in 2021. 1. Sweet Potato Pudding A nostalgic favorite of Jamaicans, this pudding is often served as […]
The Top 14 Jamaican Recipes Searched for by Canadians
Over its 26 years online, Jamaicans.com has collected more than 400 authentically Jamaican recipes. The recipes are invaluable to Jamaicans in the Diaspora who often have trouble finding their favorite homestyle foods overseas. The recipes at Jamaicans.com also inspire local cooks to try their hand at island cuisine and serve as an introduction to Jamaican […]
The Top 13 Jamaican Recipes the British Were Cooking in 2021
The following are the recipes most searched for by British Visitors to the Jamaicans.com website, which has a recipe database of over 400 authentic Jamaican dishes. The recipe collection is a valuable resource for those who are just learning about Jamaican cuisine, for those who love Jamaican flavors, and for Jamaicans in the Diaspora who […]
The Top 13 Jamaican Recipes People in America Were Cooking in 2021
Over the 26 years that the Jamaican community website Jamaicans.com has been in operation, it has collected over 400 recipes that allow its visitors to make authentic Jamaican flavors at home. The collection is especially welcomed by Jamaicans in the Diaspora who often have a difficult time finding restaurants that feature their favorite foods from […]
10 Benefits of the Guava Fruit
Eaten in ways that include fresh, dried, canned, and juiced, the guava is experiencing its “moment in the sun.” Growing naturally in tropical locations that include Jamaica, the fragrant fruits are rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. The multi-faceted fruit has a green or gold skin, pinkish-colored flesh, and edible seeds. Leaves are used to […]
The 6 Chicken Dishes Every Jamaican Should Cook
Jamaicans love chicken! And although some people might have a preference as to how it is prepared – whether jerk, fried, barbecued, stewed, curried – chicken is an all-time favorite for any and every occasion. Here are 6 chicken dishes every Jamaican should know how to cook. Jerk Chicken Jerk Chicken is an island favorite […]
12 Underrated Jamaican Food That More People Should Try
A very important part of our Jamaican culture is the food. There are quite a few well-known menu items in the Jamaican culture that people will almost always cook at home, request a restaurant/cook shop/food stall. Meanwhile, there are others that may be deemed underrated, I believe, because not many people have tried or because […]