Tag: Jamaica

Jamaican Sorrel Drink

Jamaican Sorrel Drink

Sorrel is commonly served during the Christmas season in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, but nothing’s stopping you from enjoying this refreshingly spiced drink all year round. Sorrel is a sweet and tart, ruby-red drink that is a favourite during the Christmas and Read more…

Jamaican Callaloo

Jamaican Callaloo

Once this leafy green vegetable is prepped, Jamaican-style callaloo is an easy dish to make. Traditionally served for breakfast and usually accompanied with roasted breadfruit or boiled green bananas and dumplings, callaloo is a healthy and savory dish you need to try. I’m a day Read more…

Jamaican Oats Porridge

Jamaican Oats Porridge

Porridge is a staple in many Caribbean homes, oats porridge being one of several popular recipes. This hearty mixture is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and a bay leaf. Food for the soul. Growing up I remember my mom making some type of porridge every Read more…

Cooking Workshop: Jamaican Me Hungry!

Cooking Workshop: Jamaican Me Hungry!

Over the Christmas holidays I took a trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica with my mom and siblings to visit my extended family. What a vacation it was! I’ve been to Jamaica a few times when I was younger, but now as an adult I was able Read more…