From Good Friday to Easter Monday, Jamaicans engage in traditions that reflect their deep-rooted faith, culinary heritage, and love for communal celebration. The island comes alive with activities ranging from deeply religious to joyously secular during this long weekend. However, each carries layers of meaning and tradition. These practices are steeped in a history that spans centuries, drawing from the […]
Culinary at Home with Hector | Rice and Peas Jamaican Style!
“Culinary at Home with Hector | Rice and Peas Jamaican Style!” offers you the authentic recipe for this favorite Jamaican dish. Enjoy it every day of the week! This dish is part of a popular Sunday dinner along with any kind of meat and vegetables. Otherwise, it’s an everyday lunch or dinner item. And, many people prefer rice and peas […]
Culinary at Home with Hector | Escovitch Fish Jamaican Style!
“Culinary at Home with Hector | Escovitch Fish Jamaican Style!” features another great Jamaican traditional dish. It’s spicy, colorful and bursting with flavor. This dish is usually served with bammy, festival, bread, roast breadfruit, rice and peas. In other words, it goes well with just about anything. And, you can eat it any time of day. It’s truly Jamaican! In […]
Culinary at Home with Hector | Chicken Soup Jamaican Style!
“Culinary at Home with Hector | Chicken Soup Jamaica Style!” is not just a recipe. It talks about the Jamaican culture and tradition handed down to generations. Every part of the chicken is used for food. So, chicken soup may be more specific as to the part that’s used. For example, it could be regular chicken soup, chicken foot or […]
The Tropical Banana Plant | Count the Many Ways to Use It
“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. Furthermore, every part of the fruit and plant are useful. There’s no need to waste anything. We’ll look at […]