“The Tropical Banana Plant | Count the Many Ways to Use It,” shows the versatility of this staple for many Jamaicans. It grows in the tropics and subtropics. You can prepare a meal using green or ripe bananas in several ways. Every part of the fruit and plant are used. Nothing has to be wasted. We’ll look at the fruit […]
Grow a Windowsill Garden | From Your Own Kitchen Scraps
You can grow a windowsill garden with or without soil. Some of the kitchen scraps you throw out every day will regrow even if they have scraggly roots. This is a fun project to experiment with. It will give you a sense of pride in growing some of your own vegetables and herbs on a small scale. A windowsill doesn’t […]
Fresh Sugar Cane Juice | Antique Mill
Fresh sugar cane juice using an antique mill may sound strange to many people. Not everyone is familiar with the process of making sugar. We pick up processed sugar in the stores without giving it a second thought. How did this refinement take place? Modern technology has made it easier than it was in former years. Once upon a time […]
Christmas Jamaican Traditions | Sorrel
Why are traditions important to people all over the world? During the Christmas Holidays, there are several Jamaican traditions which have been passed on throughout generations. One such tradition is drinking sorrel. It’s as important as eating the rich Christmas cake made with dried fruits soaked in rum and/or brandy for several months. Sorrel, as a part of Christmas tradition, […]