Category Archives: Culture

Rasta Girl Delight: Number Two

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Fried Plantains I fried two ripe plantains in olive oil today. I could have baked the plantains instead, but I love them fried, because the sugars in the plantains caramelize and the result…sweet and gooey. Plantains play a big role in our … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Fifty

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Happy Emancipation Day Jamaica!!!!!

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The Queen of Dancehall

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Lady Saw was crowned Queen of the Dancehall at Reggae Sumfest 2012, on Dancehall Night. Congrats Lady Saw…you deserve it!

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Breakfast

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

                                                               Corned beef with breadfruit

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Traditional Saturday Dinner

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Pumpkin Soup using chicken back and foot for flavour.

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Jamaican Candy: Tamarind Ball

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Sweet Tart

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Food Shopping in Jamaica: Meat Shop

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

It was long ago there lived Master Chefs, who were THE first graduates of fine cooking…here in Jamaica…because they had the ability to create a flavorful mouth-watering cuisine out of what was available to them. This is the meat section of … Continue reading →

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Escovitch Fish

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

I bet you can tell I love my vegetables, huh? Well I do and it’s a lucky ‘ting’ the Spanish Jews left their mark in every kitchen here in Jamaica. Escovitch Fish is enjoyed by everyone and is very easy to prepare. I usually … Continue reading →

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Juici Patties

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Jamaican Beef Patties Rated the third most eaten fast food in the world! Delicious!

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Freshly Picked Pumpkin

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Oh what to cook using my freshly picked pumpkin? Any ideas?

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