Whenever you think of Puerto Rico, sandy beaches, a lot of sunshine, some great music, amazing arts and interesting folklore is what comes to your mind. With the astounding cultural diversity there, you can find a vast difference in the ways of the people here. With a desirable climate all year round, it is just
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Barbados’ Tapas Restaurant is Tops
If the Three Tenors had collaborated on a restaurant instead of “Nessun Dorma,” they might have founded the popular new Tapas in Barbados. Instead, three Italians well-known in the Barbados restaurant scene collaborated to make beautiful food together. Located on the new boardwalk on the south coast, Tapas occupies the two-level space Aqua once had.
Chadon Beni – Trini Herb Extraordinaire
Chadon beni or shado beni is a herb with a strong pungent scent and flavor that is used extensively in Caribbean cooking, more so Trini cooking. The scientific name for the herb is ‘Eryngium foetidum’ but in Trinidad and Tobago the popular “market” names for chadon beni are culantro or bhandhania. Culantro is distinct from
Caribbean Coconuts – A Surprising Fact I Bet You Don’t Know!
Before you read the rest of this article about Caribbean coconuts, I want you to do me a favor: 1. Get into a comfortable position 2. Close your eyes 3. Let yourself get nice and relaxed, almost to the point of napping 4. Imagine you are one a warm Caribbean beach 5. Explore that image
Spicy BBQ Glazed Ham Recipe to Add Some Caribbean Zest to Your Holidays
Pickapeppa sauce, which is also known hairs “Jamaican ketchup,” is a wonderful condiment that is produced only in Jamaica. As anyone who has tried it already knows, it is not like any other hot sauce on the market. Sugar, vinegar, mangoes, raisins, tamarinds, peppers, and spices are cooked with onions and tomatoes and then aged
The Wonders of Strong Coffee
Those who have to like for strong coffee, then they will surely love the Blue Mountain Coffee. Cultivated in extreme conditions and roasted using strict methods, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is known for their mild flavour and lack of bitterness. While the Jamaican coffee has grown in popularity over the decades, it is the most
Jamaican Noni Juice – Wonder Drink
As a proud Jamaican it’s hard for me to admit that the Jamaican Noni Juice is no different from all the other varieties of Noni juice processed elsewhere in the world. It is harvested from the same tree (scientific name Morinda Citrifolia) known in various places as morinda, Indian mulberry, and Noni cheese fruit among
Jamaica Traditional Fruit Cake
To many individuals a good quality cake is seen almost as an exotic foods. In Jamaica the traditional rich old time Jamaican fruitcake is among the most popular. Unknown to many, this is a spin-off of the age old English plum pudding It is the dream of every Jamaican woman to be able to make
How Do You Say Eat in Jamaican Patois
Learning to speak another language or dialect helps us broaden our vocabulary. As a matter of fact, some people say that learning new languages helps us keep our minds active because we are teaching our brains new things. Whether you’re learning a language such as Spanish or a dialect such as Jamaican Patois, both would
Explore Authentic Jamaica Through a Food Festival
Explore Authentic Jamaica through a food festival. Jamaica has many interesting foods and several annual food festivals. The Portland Jerk Festival is one of the most well-known festivals because it involves one of Jamaica’s most popular ways of cooking – jerk! Jerk is the process of spicing and grilling. Meat is rubbed with a mixture
Jamaican Pan Chicken
Jamaica is an island that possesses a rich culture and a wonderful culinary heritage. No trip to Jamaica would be complete without trying some of the island’s unique and tasty cuisines. One of the must have experiences requires a sense of adventure. To taste pan chicken you have to make a stop at one of
Traditional Jamaican Christmas Cake
Christmas fruitcakes have been baked for centuries with the oldest known recipe dating back to Ancient Rome. Fruitcakes were a way to preserve fruits and nuts as well as a way to celebrate the harvest and seek good luck in the coming year. Jamaicans favorite Christmas cake is dark, spongy and heavy, with rum soaked
Jamaica Food Festivals
Enjoy a different side of Jamaica on your next trip as you explore some of the popular annual food festivals with sumptuous and spicy dishes. If you are planning a trip to the island of Jamaica in the near future, we are recommending that you try something different on this trip. Naturally, you want to
Tasty Super Moist Jamaican Coconut Bread (Toto)
As a tropical island, Jamaica is home to coconuts and it is not a surprise therefore to see many coconut dishes in Jamaican cuisine. Jamaicans enjoy their snack and Toto is a quick and tasty bread that is scored into squares and sold in shops and supermarkets around the island. There have been variations on
Jamaican Foods For Seduction
Jamaican foods for seduction are everywhere. Many come to the island of Jamaica and fall in love with the food because of its taste but also because of the seductive feel some foods bring. Foods for flirting, as local herbalists say, include hot peppers, which get the heart pumping and induce sweating. The typical Jamaican,
Delicious Food Good for Eyes – The Eye Health Benefits of Walnuts
When it comes to snacking you would probably agree that it is difficult to find a food that is not only tasty but healthy at the same time. However, this statement isn’t necessarily true in all cases. For example, when it comes to eye health, if you are looking for a snack that meets this
Thinking Of Buying A Saeco Expresso Machine? 3 Top Saeco Coffee Makers Reviewed
Buying yourself a Saeco espresso machine is what you do when you’ve decided it is time to upgrade your kitchen to a level of true class, but before you can make that purchase you have to decide which Saeco if best for you, and there are many to choose from.Saeco is maybe the the worlds
Seven Surprising Ways To Use Basalmic Vinegar
For the last few years, there has been a great push by people to invest time, money, and energy in finding food products that take the general eating experience to amazing highs. One of the products that has been very popular in this push has been balsamic vinegar. The interesting thing is that balsamic vinegar
Benefits of a Wire Vegetable Rack
There are tons of excuses flying at any direction whenever healthy eating is mentioned. Some people like to come up with excuses even when their health is at risk, they can now win over their subconscious by buying a simple and cheap wire vegetable rack. Read on to understand how it’s done. The common understanding
Dinuguan: A Very Filipino Dish
Dinuguan is a dish that is originally Filipino. A true favorite by many, Dinuguan has been an existing proof that Filipinos could be masters of the kitchen and that Filipino dishes are cooked with love. Usually, Filipinos opt for personally hand picking pork blood from the local market when cooking this dish. However, some use
The Choice of the Freezer
The Chest Freezer One of the most popular home freezers appears to be the chest type which is available in several sizes. The 6 cu feet freezer holds approximately 200 pound of frozen foods if stacked correctly. The 10 cu feet size will hold approximately 350 pound. Both these sizes will suit the smaller family.
Culinary Arts and Nutrition
Imagine yourself in a room full of tempting food, jellies, chocolates, pastries, cakes, pizzas and much more mouth watering dishes. Slurp… I know by now you are too tempted to get to the market and buy yourself a nice, juicy burger, coke and an ice cream tub or are ready to order a pizza, rather
The Biggest Problems With Knives and Cutlery
Looking back, knives were first used millions of years ago as essential tools firstly made of rock and flint. It was through technology that has evolved blades made from copper, bronze, steel, ceramics and titanium along with the flint’s practicality as an effective cutting instrument. These have inspired the production of a very wide range
The History of the Slow Cooker
The slow cooker’s history is not a long one. Back in the beginning of the 1960s, the electric bean cooker was first made by the “West Bend Corporation”. This cooker was brought out as the Bean Pot. It was basically a crock pot on a tray that heated up. The Beanery was the actually the
Appreciation for Shepherd’s Pie
A shepherd herds and manages sheep, usually to raise them for eventual sale at a meat market. When used as a verb, the word shepherd means to guide something (like sheep); move them in the direction of where you want them next. For sheep, that often means from their pen to a field of grass
Why You Should Eat Meetei Singju During Covid 19 to Boost Your Immune System
Singju is an exotic cuisine of Meetei. Nowdays, it is gladly accepted by the world. Meetei Singju is simple and easy to prepare cuisine. The ingredients are mostly home grown. The taste of Meetei shows the rich civilization and food habits. These are prepared from kitchen garden herbs like Cabbage, Banana flower, Pea leaves, Yongchak,
Brewing on a Budget – The Poor Man’s Guide to Learning to Brew Beer at Home
For a true beer lover, one of the most rewarding hobbies is brewing your own signature beer. Once you get set up with the equipment and basic supplies, it’s a fairly affordable hobby and you will get a lot of entertainment value out of going through the brewing and fermentation process. The real enjoyment, however,
The Benefits of a Wok Burner
A Wok Burner is becoming a familiar site in many UK households. Although primarily it is an appliance used in the far east for cooking Asian foods. It is a bowl-shaped utensil used for stir-frying, braising, boiling, & deep-frying. They are a great combination to create some really nice recipes and food that actually is
Little Known Facts and Other Uses for Rolling Pins
Who invented them? Why were they invented? Are they only good for rolling out bread dough and cookies? I will answer these and other… very interesting things about our need for rolling pins! First, not to confuse the rolling pin with the bowling pin (or any other pin), the rolling pin is a utensil that
A Week of Low-Cost, Healthy Supper Recipes
Food preparation is a hobby for a few of us who take pleasure in playing around with dishes to bring out tasty meals that will keep family members glued to the dining table. Nonetheless, to others food preparation is a challenge that gets even more challenging when they are restricted to prepare healthy and balanced
Designing Your Kitchen for Your Budget
“How come it costs that much?” That must be one of the questions that I hear the most often when I submit price quotations for kitchen cabinetry to homeowners. Although it is true that cabinetry can be designed to be low-budget, middle-range, or high-end, there are so many factors involved that can easily push an
Advantages of Water Purification for Our Health
Water Can Make Skin Glow It would be nice to know that water can be beneficial from the inside and out. Studies reveal that drinking the right amount of water can boost the appearance of skin, making it more beautiful. Since the skin is actually an organ, water purification can help it perform better –
Top Denver Restaurants
Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs A gourmet hot dog restaurant probably isn’t what most people would expect at the top of a restaurant list, especially in a foodie city like Denver, but that just shows you haven’t been to Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs. Yelp.com rated this Five Points food stand as the top restaurant in Denver.
A Delectable Dish: Wine and Snivel
Wine, the fermented juice of grapes, is classified by its region of origin or by the variety of grape from which it was juiced. It may appear in variations of red, white, or blush (pale pink). Those who want wine may choose it by its appearance or even by reading a description crafted by a
Health Benefits of Turmeric or Curcumin Supplement
Did you know that the humble turmeric powder in your kitchen has miraculous medicinal properties? Unknowingly, we use the power of turmeric when we consume it as part of our diet. In Asian countries, turmeric is an important ingredient of almost all vegetables and curries. However, most of those who use it, hardly realize the
The Benefits of Plastic Cutting Boards
Food preparation in the kitchen requires specific tools to make things easier, which accounts for the popularity of plastic cutting boards. Whether you are preparing hard to cut through meat or just simply chopping down green vegetables and the like, it would do you good to use kitchen utensil to help you with your task.
My Headaches Have Gone With a Salt-Free Diet
The two deadliest things we can put into our bodies are salt and sugar. It took me years to learn of their toxic nature. The hours of suffering endured because of severe headaches over many years were avoidable if only these facts were known. One of the symptoms of high blood pressure from salt toxicity
3 Kitchen Blender Problems You Can Fix Yourself
Over time, even the best kitchen blenders will start to show damage. This is especially true if you use your blender every day to make thick smoothies. Today, in our throw-away society we’re quick to just trash a product at the first sign of a malfunction. Small appliances like blenders are usually not worth taking
Forged Kitchen Knives Vs Stamped Kitchen Knives
This article will aid you with the pivotal decision of whether you want forged blades or stamped blades for your kitchen knives. There is a lot of misinformation going around when you’re shopping for a new set of knives and it can be really confusing when all you want to do is slice or dice
The Evolution of Kitchen Home Appliances in an Age-Free Environment
The “new” retirement would wisely be referred to as “unretirement,” a decades-long, active, involved extension of life. Home will be headquarters during this exciting stage of life, and the kitchen will be command central. From untraditional housing styles to universal design, the kitchen will be the first true age-free space. Kitchen-Centric Housing Retirement age is
The Biggest Secret to Cooking Delicious Food – Your Cooking Pot
We get it, cooking delicious food and keeping it healthy can be a real problem, because if you want tasty food many times you have to compromise on the health of the ingredients etc. But will you believe it if I say, food can be both extremely healthy and delicious by changing this one thing
Choosing Kitchen Utensils For Enameled Cast Iron Cookware
When choosing kitchen implements for enameled cast iron cookware, it is important to understand the nature of the enamel that makes it different from ordinary cast iron pots and pans. Standard cast iron can be given nonstick properties and rendered easier to clean by seasoning with hot oil or grease. Baking oil into the pan
‘Kitchen’ by Banana Yoshimoto – Review
One of the many appeals of Banana Yoshimoto’s novella Kitchen is that it deals with feelings everyone can relate to. Everyone has been hungry, and images of hunger, food and meals are plentiful in the novella. Other common feelings also come up, especially sadness and loneliness. Early in the book, the reader discovers the protagonist,
Toaster Oven Safety
Many home cooks are stocking their kitchens with toaster ovens for a myriad of reasons. But some are hesitant due to what appears to be inherent safety issues. Can you safely use this convenient appliance in your kitchen or should you settle for the mediocre food prepared in a microwave oven just to avoid the
Vegan or Non-Veg, It Doesn’t Matter As Long As You Are Eating Healthy
Nutrition is something which is the cry in today’s fast running life of work and personal life. The balance creation is very necessary. Food is the fuel which we feed to our body that works like a fuel for it. The fuel must be apt for the body in order to work efficiently and protect
Balancing Your Chakras to Heal Emotional Eating
Energy Balancing of the Chakras, when combined with hypnosis, can help a person lose weight and feed the “Hungry Heart” of emotional eating. I have noticed many overweight people are “leaking” energy in what I named the “Hunger Chakra” located in the “basin” of the lower stomach, also known as the Sacral Chakra area. If
How To Improve Your Natural Immune Power With A Breakthrough In Food Technology
Breaking News! Breaking News! There’s an advanced integrative way to approach health that will address your mind, body, and spirit improving your natural immune power in the process… Keep reading to find out more- Are you tired of getting sick 4-7 times a year for weeks at a time? Are you tired of spending thousands
The Law of Attraction, the Raw Food Diet, and Your Higher Self
A few days ago I had the privilege of listening to a video on longevity by raw food diet guru David Wolfe. I have heard David speak in person a couple of times about ten years ago and I knew he was onto something in the field of health and longevity. There’s no doubt that
Mental, Emotional, and Physical Benefits of Organic Food
Organic Food eating comes with a wide array of benefits that not only include better physical health but also emotional and mental health as well. Having an all natural diet can work wonders for you emotionally and mentally. First it may provide you with the feeling of being closer with nature. It can provide peace
Seasoning Food and Hot Drinks With Herbs and Spices Will Jingle Your Taste Buds This Holiday Season
Something about the holidays getting closer conjures up thoughts of tasty casseroles straight from the oven and piping hot drinks with twirls of steam rising from our favorite mug helping to make rosy cheeks even rosier. Why not add a new twist of flavor to go along with the twirls of steam? Adding a pinch
Nagymama’s Hungarian Chicken Soup for Your Family’s Soul
OK. I promised you my Hungarian chicken soup recipe. Being that we are suffering from an arctic blast, with wind chills in the negative 15 to 25 degrees, it seems that a wonderful pot of simmering chicken soup is the perfect anecdote for the bone-chilling days we’re experiencing in many parts of the country. Here
Cookies of the Soul – Mint Chocolate Kisses and the Pirate’s Slave
Such fear she had never know….trapped on the edge of a slow burning night. A night that had no end. One minute felt like two hours. The candle had barely burned. In this dark corner she hid, behind a door of no dignity. That material object which swings open for all men, unnoticed. How she
Underweight and Overweight – Powerful Natural Remedies Revealed!
Your normal weight is dependent upon three factors: height, age and skeletal structure. Naturally the weight of the individual should alter through the several stages of life. And, quite as naturally, the amount and kind of food needed to maintain the proper weight will also vary, dependent upon the person’s occupation and general activity. To
Healthy Hints – Spring Cleaning for Mind, Body and Soul
When you look out your window you see the evidence of Spring’s new birth everywhere. The trees are bright with green again, tulips are blooming and the birds are back with their songs. In harmony with nature, we wish to feel new again too. It’s natural at this time of year to want to clean
Do You Live In A Waffle House?
Around the 15th century waffles began to evolve. Basically a batter was laced between two iron grids, some quite elaborate in design, and eaten as a sweet as well as used in religious ceremonies. The batter was often flavored with flower water and honey, cooked and served with extra honey or fruit and enjoyed as
Is Music Food Or an Intoxicant For the Soul?
These days’ people consider music to be food for soul; however, this is not true in all cases. Music has grown into a passion than just leisure. People gather all the accessories such as a duet piano bench or the artist piano bench even before they learn how to play the instrument. Besides, music cannot
Big Mama’s Soulful Jambalaya & Hot Water Corn Bread
This is an old family recipe my grandmother used to make during winter months. She made a large pot of jambalaya in the middle of winter and the smell and aroma filled throughout the house. This was also a popular dish she often served when she entertained her friends during club meetings. She served this
PRAYER: Food For The Soul
“If we provide food for the body which is perishable, than surely, it is our primary duty to provide food for the soul which is imperishable and such sustenance is found in Prayer.” — M.K.Gandhi Prayer is the very soul and essence of the religion, and, therefore, prayer must be the very core of the
Red Velvet Cake
This delicious cake is a Southern specialty and has been in my family for many generations. In the early days, red velvet cake was the signature dessert in upscale restaurants and hotels. But today this rich and sweet dessert topped with cream cheese frosting is enjoyed at many celebrations. This moist cake is a good
The Wonders of Ginger
The rhizome Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used in Asia for centuries as a culinary spice and as a medicinal for the treatment of various ailments. The milder young ginger root as well as the more pungent mature root is used in Chinese and Japanese cuisine to flavor dishes. In the Qing Dynasty it was