The Importance of Jamaican Independence Day
August 6th marks Jamaican Independence Day! Independence day means something different for every country. For Jamaica, citizens celebrate Jamaica’s independence from the United Kingdom. Here’s some background on how this all began. To start, not many people know that Jamaica…
Health Benefits of Passion Fruit
Most of us have heard of passion fruit, but not many of us know of its amazing health benefits. Now, more than ever, we need more ways to boost our immune system and secure our health during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Health Benefits of Ackee
The ackee fruit is part of the sapindaceae soapberry family and known as the national fruit of Jamaica. Similar to tomatoes, ackee is often thought of and used as a vegetable even though it is technically a fruit. Not only…
The Health Benefits of Coffee
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. Most people couldn’t even think about waking up and starting their day without their morning cup of joe. That first cup of coffee that starts most people’s morning gets them ready…
Saint Kitts and Nevis National Dish
The combination of fresh veggies and freshly caught fish that these islands provide lead to the creation of this nation's signature dish of Stewed Salt Fish with Dumplings, Spicy Plantains, and Breadfruit.
Caribbean Pepper Sauce
Homemade Caribbean Pepper Sauce
Why you should eat scotch bonnet peppers
Why you should eat scotch bonnet peppers
Japanese Macrobiotic Diet
Trying to lose weight but nothing is working? The Japanese macrobiotic diet is a low-fat, high-fiber, high-complex carbohydrate, mainly vegetarian diet. This diet creates balance and vitality by using two Asian principles- yin and yang, which includes exercise, mental health,…
The Origins of the Most Popular Caribbean Foods – The Atlantic
In the 18th century, many West Africans were brought to the Caribbean as slaves to Great Britain. By 1807, over 1 million Africans were brought to the islands. In order to preserve their history and bring them luck, they brought…
Dr. Crispim Moreira plants lychee tree on World Food Day
The Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) collaborated an event to plant a Lychee Tree during this year’s World Food Day National Exhibition. For this year, the theme was ‘Our Actions are Our…
