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 its access to fresh foods including meat, chicken, seafood and fruits and vegetables and the mind and body will also benefit from being nourished with this diet.
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 live long term or retire in Jamaica. ‘Jamaica’ conjures up the sun making everything twinkle and glisten in its warmth, the endless blue sky and sea and the light breeze that brings the sounds of birds singing. Scents of pineapple, mango, coconut and barbecued food tickle your nose, whilst the chink of ice in your favourite drink replenishes and cools you down.
I had an interesting email earlier this month from the lovely Erin, the Content Editor for EasyExpat.com inviting me to be the next interviewee in their great series of expat interviews. My Sweet Jamaica blog is listed on their sister website BlogExpat.com which features great blogs from Expats all over the world, sharing their experiences of moving overseas.
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.
Jamaican style Escovitch fried fish is easily in my all time favourite list of Jamaican recipes. It is surprisingly easy to prepare and cook and can be enjoyed hot or cold, which makes it an excellent special occasion, dinner idea, barbeque or picnic food.
Michael Lynch is a modern day story teller whose name is becoming synonymous with real life Jamaica tales. If you want unbiased, insider information about Jamaica, then the ‘This is Jamaica’ Documentary could well be the answer to some of your questions about this diverse and often misunderstood Caribbean island.
Fried ripe (yellow) Plantain are a Caribbean favourite and they always go down well as an accompaniment, or side order to other meals. You can even eat them as a snack squashed between slices of bread. This quick and easy Jamaican recipe will be a crowd pleaser for all ages, as the sweet fried Plantains taste so good!
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 enthralling first class entertainment watching Motorbike, Motor Car Racing and Kart Racing. They have major Meets taking place monthly between April and November, which generally take place to celebrate the Jamaican Public Holidays throughout the year. Dover Raceway makes a change from the usual attractions on offer in Jamaica and appeals to the whole family as there is lots of things going on to keep all ages occupied.