Monthly Archives: March 2012

Jamaican Fruit Series: Ackee


Jamaica National Fruit Native to West Africa Ackee and salt fish is Jamaica’s national dish Toxic before naturally opening Clinically called Jamaican vomiting sickness

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Jamaican Fruits Series: Pineapple


Jamaican Pineapples (Ananas comosus) Indigenous to South American Brought over to Jamaica by the Taino Indians When consumed raw: Excellent source of manganese and vitamin C    

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Photo of the Day: Sea Egg


…at least that’s what the locals call it.

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Ochi Beach Vibe, the Jester


I met him at the beach today. We talked for a little, because I observed him exercising and wondered his age. Therefore I asked. He was a nice man, he told me he was twenty years old. A funny man. I smiled and … Continue reading

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Ochi Beach Vibe, yeah man


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The Jackfruit Catcher


On one of my visits to ‘country’, Siloah, St. Elizabeth, I took this picture of my Dad as he caught a jackfruit just as it fell out of the tree. Man he was happy, as you can see. We were at … Continue reading

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Roadside Kitchen


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Organic Gungo Pea Hummus with Scotch Bonnet Paste


Organic Gungo Pea Hummus Ingredients: 2 Cups gungo peas 5 Garlic cloves 1 Large scallion 8-10 Pimento berries 2 Pinches of salt 2 Pinches all-purpose seasoning 2 Tablespoons olive oil ¼ Cup water from cooked peas    Preparation: Add water, peas, … Continue reading

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Innocence


These beautiful girls were dancers in a music shoot at Great Huts.

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Boston Jerk Centre


Boston Jerk Centre in Portland.

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