Category Archives: Cuisines

Easter Dinner

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Sheryl Teach Stark

This delicious Easter feast has: Brown stewed Red Snapper with bammie, okra, potatoes, and carrots. Escovitch Lion Fish with tomatoes and cucumber. And on the side roasted breadfruit and festivals.

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Blue Draws

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Sheryl Teach Stark

So, I decided to make Blue Draws. And had to make the “ballsy” decision to tell my parents…manifesting that they wouldn’t think I was disrespecting them…and asked for a bit of advise on how to make this traditional dessert. We … Continue reading →

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The Ghost at Evita’s

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

You will not find a finer or more sophisticated Italian restaurant than Evita’s Fine Italian Restaurant, in Ocho Rios. Overlooking the town of Ochi, like a welcoming tombstone, this enchanting restaurant is ready to serve portions that will thrill your soul. … Continue reading →

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A Step out of the Oridinary: Roadside Treats

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

A Must Stop Spur Tree, Manchester where you can get tasty corn…boiled or roasted… and the best peanut porridge on the island. Oh so good! Shrimp Country Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth, where boiled spicy shrimp await…mouth-watering. Set-up-Shop Cave, Westmoreland…just happened to … Continue reading →

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A Step out of the Oridinary: Mango Sauce

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Delicious I have to say mangoes are one of my favorite fruits and for that reason I decided to cook with a few. I realized after preparing the meal that I could have added red bell peppers for color, but … Continue reading →

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A Step out of the Oridinary: Chinese-Jamaican

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Crossing Cultures As a returning resident, I wanted to try a little something different from the traditional Jamaican cuisine. I must say, not just me, but I believe a lot of Jamaicans’ palettes are changing. They achingly desire foods that … Continue reading →