When a Jamaican mentions apple, most likely it is not the one most Europeans and North Americans are used to, but the Otaheite apple, also known as the Malay apple which was brought to the island from Malaysia by Captain Bligh in 1793. During the season, it is not unusual to observe street vendors weaving…
Spritzes aren’t just for summer and it’s just a matter of adaptation. Warming Jamaican ginger is perfect for chillier months. I was inspired by a cava based ginger cocktail in a magazine article I saw a few years ago. I made my own twist by injecting the famous Jamaican ginger liqueur, Stone’s Ginger Wine and…
Not as well known outside of Mexico like the ever-popular margarita or the paloma, the el diablo is a spicy take on tequila using pungent ginger beer with an injection of fruit from crème de cassis liqueur. In my spin, and paying homage to what’s in season locally, I am using Jamaican sorrel to replace…
“Don’t throw away your leftover bread. This sweet breakfast or brunch dish can be served with a side of fruits for a simple but delightful holiday or weekend breakfast. Go the extra mile and pair with a side of eggs (or vegan tofu scramble), bacon, sausages (meat or vegan), smoked marlin or smoked salmon for…
Sponsored Partnership with Rémy Cointreau and CPJ Ltd. This classic cocktail is perfect for all seasons, but if you want to take your Tom Collins up a notch this holiday season, I suggest that you replace gin with the sultry cognac, Remy Martin 1738 to reflect the festive season. This drink is both refreshing and…
“I adore semifreddo’s, an elegant Italian style ice cream cake. This is my holiday twist featuring Jamaican chocolate, rum-soaked Christmas fruits and sweet cinnamon for an alternative, creamy, festive delight. It needs to be prepared the day before you are serving it. To make it extra special you can drizzle over some rum or chocolate…
