Keeping the ‘Green’ in Jamaica

When I was living in the UK, I had the pleasure of working my allotment for three years which included open land, raised beds and a ... Read more

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Eat What You Grow – Jamaica Part 2

A container garden is easy to manage and is fun to look after as well as a readily available source of healthy food. Grow What You Eat, ... Read more

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‘Recycle Now Jamaica’

It really pleased me to find about the ‘Recycle Now Jamaica’ project that was launched on the 12th February 2014, at the Knutsford Court ... Read more

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Grow What You Eat in Jamaica Part One

I always plan to grow a few vegetables so that I can enjoy fresh pickings when I want them and be in control of how many chemicals have ... Read more

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Jamaican Steamed Cabbage Recipe

This Jamaican steamed cabbage recipe is delicious, nutritious and surprisingly versatile and will have the fussiest of eaters asking for ... Read more

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Living in Jamaica Long Term

The health and well-being of the body feels freer and supple in the warm weather and many aliments are eased. Jamaica is abundant in ... Read more

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Retirement in Jamaica

There really is ‘something about Jamaica’ that will tickle your taste buds. It will leave you wondering if there is a way that you can ... Read more

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Sweet Jamaica interview on ExpatBlog.com

I had an interesting email earlier this month from the lovely Erin, the Content Editor for EasyExpat.com inviting me to be the next ... Read more

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Jamaican Pumpkin Rice Recipe

This Jamaican Pumpkin Rice Recipe is easy to cook and makes a great side dish to serve with all types of vegetable, meat and fish dishes. Read more

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Jamaican Escovitch Fried Fish Recipe

Jamaican style Escovitch fried fish is easily in my all time favourite list of Jamaican recipes. It is surprisingly easy to prepare and ... Read more

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Michael Lynch – Jamaican Film Maker Interview

Michael Lynch is a modern day story teller whose name is becoming synonymous with real life Jamaica tales. If you want unbiased, insider ... Read more

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Jamaican Fried Plantain Recipe

Fried ripe (yellow) Plantain are a Caribbean favourite and they always go down well as an accompaniment, or side order to other meals. ... Read more

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Dover Raceway St. Ann Jamaica

If you are looking for a day out then why not give Dover Raceway located near to Browns Town, St. Ann, Jamaica a try? Offering ... Read more

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Jamaican Brown Stew Fish Recipe

Jamaican's love to have gravy with their food, so brown stew (cooked in gravy) anything is always well received. This easy recipe for ... Read more

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Cream of the Crop – Ocho Rios 2013

PurpleSkunz Entertainment and DJ Wayne put on a great show last night with their 'Cream of the Crop' stage show in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. ... Read more

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‘This is Jamaica’ Documentary

The documentary champions the everyday person in Jamaica through whistle stop tours over much of the island and interviews with members ... Read more

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Mangoes in Jamaica

I can understand why Mangoes are known as the 'King of Fruits', because I took a great deal of comfort from feeding my face with a daily ... Read more

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Jamaican Potato Salad Recipe

This Jamaican Potato Salad recipe is delicious and easy to make. Like the Jamaican Coleslaw, it makes a great accompaniment to anything ... Read more

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Jamaican Coleslaw Recipe

This Jamaican Coleslaw recipe is delicious and easy to make. It makes a great accompaniment to anything and everything (except soup!) ... Read more

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Sea Turtles Hatching on the Beach in Jamaica

Jamaica gave me one of those truly feel good moments recently when I saw gorgeous Baby Turtles hatching on the beach.... Read more

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Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe

Sunday wouldn’t be Sunday without ‘Rice and Peas’ on the menu, this delicious coconut based rice dish is a Jamaican tradition that is ... Read more

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Coconut Milk Recipe

Coconut Milk is used in many Jamaican recipes, such as ‘Rice and Peas’ and ‘Mackerel Rundown’ and with a little effort it is easy to ... Read more

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Ackee and Saltfish Recipe

Ackee and Saltfish is the National Dish of Jamaica is much loved as a breakfast, lunch or dinner meal and is easy to prepare and a ... Read more

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Prospect Plantation – Jamaica

Prospect Plantation is picturesque and full of Jamaican flora, facts and history. There are a few surprises too, as it’s not all about ... Read more

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Jamaican Guinness Punch Recipe

Guinness or Dragon Punch is delicious and oh so moreish and is easily one of my favourite Jamaican drinks. Sweet, bitter, cool and ... Read more

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Jamaican Steamed Callaloo Recipe

Steamed Callaloo is both delicious and nutritious and is quick and easy to prepare, you can enjoy this dish with fried dumplings, rice ... Read more

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Cook Fried Dumplings

Easy to follow recipe to cook delicious Jamaican style Fried Dumplings. Concise instructions for fool-proof results with suggestions of ... Read more

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Bugs… I found a cool Beetle in Jamaica

Not a fan of insects? This beetle I found in Jamaica caught my eye as it was such a cool bug, but what is it? Read more

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Jamaican Food – Red Herring and Hard Food Recipe

Jamaicans love to eat 'cooked food' at any time of the day and although this meal takes a little longer to prepare, it takes little ... Read more

Cook Saltfish Fritters – Stamp and Go

Stamp and Go or Saltfish Fritters are quick and easy to ... Read more

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