Jamaica dogwood (Piscidia pispcipula or Piscidia erythrina) native herbal plant of Caribbean, Central and South America and United States (Texas 2 & Florida 8), treatment as a sedative, antispasmodic and pain killer (“The bark of the root works similarly to aspirin pain relievers by blocking an enzyme that produces inflammatory and pain causing chemicals called ...
Every country has its own unique wedding traditions. Jamaica is a country which is known for preserving many of its native traditions. The Jamaican wedding traditions that you will learn about here were all practiced in the past. As with just about any country, the influence of other cultures has impacted those who once celebrated ...
The official language of Jamaica is actually English, but due to Jamaica being a large mix of nationalities over the years, mainly Spanish and British, the traditional American English has become a bit lost in translation and thus the Jamaican Patois has become the unofficial language of Jamaica. This can be somewhat difficult to understand ...
I can speak authoritatively on Jamaican Food since not only do I live here and by default eat it, I also prepared a few of the dishes myself- thanks to my belated grandmother, an expert chef, mother and disciplinarian. Our food is truly a celebration of the diverse cultures we boast, along with a touch ...
Approximately one year ago, a good friend of mine introduced me to Jamaican jerk sauce. This hot and spicy sauce is usually made with allspice, hot peppers, such as scotch bonnets, thyme, garlic and other spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. A few months ago, I purchased a container of A.1. Jamaican Jerk Marinade ...
There are many excellent restaurants located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Among these are several very good Jamaican restaurants. Presented here, in an effort to assist the consumer, is a guide which offers pertinent information regarding some of the top Jamaican restaurants located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Pepper Pot Restaurant..208 Dudley St, ...
Long before food critics coined the phrase fusion cuisine, to describe food that blends culinary traditions of two or more nations, Jamaican cuisine existed. Considering the history of the island, it is unsurprising that Jamaican food combines a variety for techniques and styles. Before Columbus arrived in Jamaica in 1494, Arawak Indians lived there. They ...
Emancipate yourself from mental slavery; none but ourselves can free our minds. Lyrics to the Redemption Song by the great Bob Marley. Out of Many One People is the Jamaican motto which symbolizes the country’s multi-racial population resulting from the number of cultures that came together to form the nation. However as harmonious as these ...
For those who do not know I am happy to inform you that Jamaicans speak two languages. Of course there are those who would argue that there is only one language. That is quite understandable if you hang around Jamaicans who have decided to shelve one language and use the other. However, the truth is ...
