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Jamaican Fruits Series: Pineapple

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

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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The Jackfruit Catcher

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

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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