Food

PAN 2018 fired up and ready

Published:Thursday | August 16, 2018 | 12:00 AM

In an effort to highlight the economic impact of the numerous pan vendors across the island, CB Foods continues its annual initiative in search of the island's top pan chicken vendor.On Saturday, August 25, Folly Oval in Portland brings the heat...

Murray’s Fish and Jerk Hut - The ultimate jerk experience

Published:Thursday | August 16, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley/ Lifestyle Writer

It is that place on the Toll Gate main road that has a full parking lot. That same place that has the sweet chopping sounds and the skillfully-folded foil containing unmatched flavours of jerked pork or chicken and, if you please, rabbit.Murray's...

Simone Walker-Barrett - Professor of flavour

Published:Thursday | August 16, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

Her students call her the queen of flavour - and no ,it's not just because of her colourful personality. It's because of her ability to create tasty dishes with ingredients nobody else thinks of.Simone Walker-Barrett started cooking at age nine with...

Jamaican Peanut Factory adding spice and variety to the market

Published:Thursday | August 16, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/ Staff Reporter

Canadian Fred Reibin and American Jason Lutz teamed up with Jamaican farmers Marvil Nelson from Clarendon and Deondre Walker from Gordon Town to produce authentic Jamaican peanut butter. The two found it odd that no one had jumped at the opportunity...

Townsends of flavour

Published:Thursday | August 16, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

Rushelle Townsend has had passion for culinary arts since she was 12 years old. Adding to the responsibility of cleaning and cooking in the household, the young chef took great pleasure in jazzing up several dishes. "I'd always be making incision in...

Brunch in the Clouds at Blue Ridge

Published:Thursday | August 9, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

Nestled within the undulating curves of the Blue Mountain, surrounded by a sea of lush vegetation sits Blue Ridge Restaurant and Cottages. The floating oasis opened its doors on July 24, 2015, when best friends Sarah Willers and Tabetha Phillips...

Johnny 'Jaminates' with Cheesecake

Published:Thursday | August 9, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/ Gleaner Writer

Who doesn't love living on the sweet side of life every once in a while? Pleasing foodies and novices alike, from both yard and abroad, with authentically epic treats is none other than Johnny cheesecake.Chef Johnny Baldwin, who has been in the...

Turn Up The Heat With Dacres Back Yaad Jerk Seasoning

Published:Thursday | August 9, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley/Gleaner Writer

Making people happy through good food is a mantra that propels Anthony Dacres, a 20-year- old private chef in St Thomas. Cooking from as early as six years old, the young chef has now turned up the heat in the kitchen with a new savoury, fiery spice...

Melting pot of flavour for PAN 2018 Extravaganza

Published:Thursday | August 9, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Savoury, mouth watering flavours await lovers of PAN chicken and authentic Jamaican experiences at PAN 2018, hosted by CB Foods. As part of its thrust to support the local economy and Live Better, PAN continues to encourage entrepreneurs and...

Defeating the Heat with Fun Mocktails

Published:Thursday | August 9, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/Staff Reporter

Camps are out, summer school is over, but the heat is still here rearing its ugly head. Since the little-loves are home full time for the remainder of the season, now is perfect to cool it down with cocktails. How about we cut out the alcohol,...

The Rebirth of Alex's Creation

Published:Thursday | August 2, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/ Staff Reporter

Alex's Creations is back and ready to move forward after a three-year pause.In 2015, Harris started Alex's Creations out of the need to earn extra income to help her grandmother, who at the time was struggling with Alzheimer's. She was uncertain as...

Healthy and Tasty Made Easy

Published:Thursday | August 2, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

Resolving the issue of healthy living has become simpler with The Easy Diet Store.Food turned up the heat and stepped into the kitchen with co-owners, Bert Tomlinson and Michael Hayle. A flaming shrimp flambÈ later, we sought shade in the great...

Enjoy bold Jamaican Flavour at Alexander's

Published:Thursday | August 2, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley/Lifestyle Writer

Imagine a juicy chicken burger, made of ground chicken breast flavoured with jerk seasonings, grilled and coated with jerk sauce in a soft bread. Dream up a plate of fiery fresh French fries and plantains beside that burger. That's what you could be...

Tantalising Taste of JSAERE

Published:Wednesday | August 1, 2018 | 11:17 PMRocheda Bartley/Gleaner Writer

The Black River Lounge eatery is a perfect fit for the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience (JSAERE) in , St Elizabeth.The Gleaner Lifestyle team recently journeyed to the Breadbasket Parish to explore the rum sanctuary.With a satisfying and...

A Taste of Italy With Kenny

Published:Wednesday | August 1, 2018 | 11:17 PMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

Producing gourmet Italian cuisine has been a speciality of Devon 'Kenny' Johnson, owner of Kenny's Italian CafÈ for over seven years. The swanky establishment located along the main road of Norman Manley Boulevard also known as the hip strip of...

BabyLove adds a Twist to your ice cream

Published:Thursday | July 26, 2018 | 12:17 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/Staff Reporter

Larry Gardiner returns to the place that he calls home to add a bit of sweetness with BabyLove's Twist.Born in England to Jamaican parents Gardiner lived there until the age of 12 years and then he came to Jamaica, the place that he has ever since...

Flaming Flavours of Jacob's Place

Published:Thursday | July 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

Stirring their savoury pots and dishing out plates and boxes of gastronomic goodness is popular eatery Jacob's Place.Known for being the food and entertainment hub of King's Plaza, they've recently moved to Springvale Avenue, this February to be...

The Deck embracing change

Published:Thursday | July 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/ Staff Reporter

The summer is blazing and the The Deck is trying to match up to the heat by adding a few new cocktails to their catalogue.The Wrayito and the Sangster's Chocolate Seduction are just two of the new loves. The Wrayito is a play on the traditional...

Pranganat blending sweet flavours

Published:Thursday | July 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley/Lifestyle Writer

Pranganat is a powerhouse that provides flavoursome, healthy smoothies for everyone in and around town. It's owned by Sasha-Gail Haase, an ambitious immigration consultant who comprehends the significance of organic farming and the secret of using...

The Holistic Approach with Sippin' Live

Published:Thursday | July 19, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence/ Staff Reporter

Sippin' Live is what Sherece Cowan calls "eco-cuisine". She defines it as a fusion of raw and gently cooked plant-based dishes with organic and sustainably sourced ingredients. She has recently added their Sippin' Live Garden, which provides more...

A taste of Jamaica with Public House

Published:Thursday | July 19, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie/Gleaner Writer

"Negril was lacking a real Jamaican restaurant that specialises in good old-fashioned home-cooked meals," said Devon 'Kenny' Johnson, owner of Public House Restaurant. With the help of Appleton Estate, Johnson decided to make it his mission to...

The gastronomic getaway of Appleton Estate's Epic Grill and Chill

Published:Thursday | July 19, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

Good food, great friends and even greater fun! This season wouldn't be complete without a barbecue, and last Saturday, specially invited guests ditched the city for a totally gastronomic getaway, courtesy of rum masters Appleton Estate and culinary...

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