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Yuletide in Jamaica is incomplete without the ubiquitous, dark, fruitcake, the cornerstone of holiday treats with time-honoured recipes baked with love, and shared with family and friends, creating memories to last a lifetime. This tradition was put to the ultimate test on Thursday, December 12 as six bakers from across the island converged on the […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica – More than 2,819 hectares of crops that were damaged by Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Rafael have been restored. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, said approximately $182 million was spent procuring the 27,579 units of assorted seeds that were distributed to farmers across Manchester, Clarendon, St Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Trelawny,

KINGSTON, Jamaica – As Jamaicans prepare for a festive feast this Christmas, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to prioritise food safety. Director of Communications at the CAC, Latoya Halstead reminded that individuals must adhere to proper food-handling practices, such as cleaning and properly cooking foods to prevent foodborne illnesses. “We also encourage

Add a festive touch to your holiday spread this season with Delect Sorrel Glazed Sponge Cake! Showcasing the decadent flavour of Delect’s Sorrel Cordial, this Delect Sorrel Glazed Sponge Cake is wrapped in a beautiful red and white design that is sure to make you feel the Christmas spirit! Make this treat for friends and

The announcement of the 2024 World’s Best Vineyards at the Nyetimber Estate in West Sussex, United Kingdom, featured six wineries from Argentina in the Top 50 and another six in the Top 100. As one of only two from the country making it into the Top 20, Bodegas Salentein, at number 18 in the world,

Bright rays of dawn stretch through Marcia Young’s kitchen window, bringing warmth to the peaceful morning before the holiday festivities begin. She unwraps The Best Dressed Chicken Roaster with familiar care, smiling at the well-worn ritual. Each practised motion — reaching for fresh herbs, sprinkling seasonings over the roast — connects her to Christmas mornings

Upon the announcement of the 2024 World’s Best Vineyards at the Nyetimber Estate in West Sussex, United Kingdom, in November of last year, Durigutti Family Winemakers not only made the list yet again, but found itself being the sole Argentine winery featured in the Top 10 with its Finca Victoria. For a nation celebrated for

To honour Rockhouse’s 50th anniversary, the hotel has partnered with Worthy Park Estate, the only Single Estate rum distillery on the island, to present Rockhouse Rum, a limited-edition, single-barrel, single-estate Jamaican rum. Double-aged in ex-Bourbon American oak and XO Cognac barrels for a total of 18 years, this one-of-a-kind rum is a reflection of the

As we settle into 2025, Jamaicans are crafting their food stories with The Best Dressed Chicken, moving beyond typical resolutions to embrace meaningful changes that honour tradition. At MegaMart Kingston, families recently shared their visions for the new year — from exploring innovative recipes to preserving cherished Sunday dinners, each bringing their own flavour to

Multi-award-winning culinary establishment Stush in the Bush welcomed celebrated actor Idris Elba, his multi-hyphenate wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba, daughter Isan, sister Marsha, and other family members, on Monday, December 23. Elba and family enjoyed menu offerings that ranged from the signature Jamaican mezze to lemon ricotta pancake, Stush cashew ricotta, crispy smoky coconut, plum tomato