Category: Food
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Coconut Bread Pudding
The sweet smell of sweet potato pudding baking in the middle of the night is a treasured childhood memory. It was a time when everything was ok, my family was together and happy. Since becoming an adult, whenever I eat sweet potato pudding, I feel safe and warm. That love of sweet potato pudding started…
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Cinnamon Rolls
I have been baking for several years now; I am a self-taught baker who is not afraid to try new recipes. However, there are some recipes that I completely avoid, because they seem too complicated. Recipes such as Red Velvet Cake, Coconut Cake, and rolls, or any log type cake. But today, I have conquered…
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Jamaican Rice & Peas
There are certain things that scream Jamaica, things such as Reggae, jerk chicken, white sand beaches, and now… rice and peas. While Jamaican rice and peas may not be internationally renowned, rice and peas is a locally tried-and-true staple. Rice and peas is a Jamaican dish that is eaten daily and form part of our…
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Strawberry Oatmeal Squares
We had a surplus of strawberries, to prevent them from going to waste, I decided to make a delicious dessert that was both filling and nutritious, so I decided to make oatmeal squares, with a strawberry twist. Strawberries are “an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B9, and potassium. They are very rich in antioxidants and contain a…
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Jamaican Yam Punch
Yam, originally from Africa, is a Jamaican staple that is consumed by most Jamaicans daily, typically boiled and served with boiled dumplings along with a protein. “Yams are made up of complex carbohydrates, Vitamin A, and dietary fiber which helps to maintain healthy skin and supports healthy bone development. Yams are also a good source…
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Banana Cake
I love to bake, however, since becoming a mummy, I hardly find the time. As you can imagine, young children obliterate the idea of me-time, spare time, alone time (basically anytime you are not with them. I love being a mom; however, it is very demanding!). Something about baking that just calms me, so whenever…
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Homemade Caramel Popcorn
I had a sweet tooth over the weekend and there was nothing sweet in the house (I got rid of all the temptations) so I made a delicious snack that takes a couple minutes to put together. I raided my cupboard and found that I only had popcorn, so I made caramel popcorn. Step One:…
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My Visit to the Little Ochie Seafood Restaurant
There are many beautiful places in Jamaica that provide authentic Jamaican cuisine, but none does it better than the Little Ochie Seafood Restaurant. This restaurant is rustic and is as authentic as they come; it is nestled in a fishing community in Alligator Pond, which lies at the foot of the Don Figueroa Mountains on…
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Jamaican Christmas Fruit Cake
There are many Jamaican Christmas traditions that I love, but one that I just can’t live without is the Jamaican Fruit Cake. This fruit cake is a dense cake filled with mixed fruits, currants and a lot of alcohol. I bake this fruit cake every year. When you smell this rich cake, you know it…
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Energy Drinks, Are they Really Good for you?
I, like most people need a little pick-me-up sometimes, having to keep up with the hustle and bustle of work and personal life, trying not to be late for work, or late submitting a report or an assignment well, it take its toll… during the day, you will find yourself completely drained and wanting to…
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My Favorite Cocktails (With Recipes)
I love alcoholic drinks; I love to smell and taste it, I however cannot hold it, I cannot hold my liquor at all!:)… but not being able to tolerate high levels of alcohol has not prevented me from loving it… Alcohol can boost your mood, improve your libido, lower your risk of Cardiovascular Disease, lengthen…