Jamaican Johnny Cakes

Who doesn’t love Johnny cakes or as more commonly known, good old fried dumplings; served with your chose of savoury meats or steamed vegetables, it is the perfect breakfast accompaniment. It is believed that we inherited the custom of frying dough from the native North American Tribes and this is evident all throughout the Caribbean. Now this seemingly simple breakfast side dish requires a delicate … Continue reading Jamaican Johnny Cakes

Callaloo: The Underrated Super Food

Callaloo or aramanth, is recommended for iron deficiency anemia the most common nutritional deficiency in approximately 20% of women of African descent. Of course growing up in the Caribbean we have always known that callaloo is pretty awesome, it’s part of Trinidad and Tobago’s national dish after all, and a constant staple at breakfast in every Jamaican household. Callaloo is a green leafy vegetable nicknamed … Continue reading Callaloo: The Underrated Super Food

Traditional Jamaican Sunday Dinner

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Jamaican Sunday Dinner, that salivatory beacon at the start of each week, that one great making-it-all-worthwhile meal. Especially for the Jamaican man who’s heart, it is said can be reached through his stomach. Let’s just say that many a woman has gotten that all-important ring from a Jamaican man because of their culinary skills preparing Sunday Dinner. Jamaican Sunday Dinner … Continue reading Traditional Jamaican Sunday Dinner