The sweetsop is a knobbly green skinned fruit that is native of the West Indies and of South America. It is said to have first been discover in Jamaica and it grows widely across the island. Related Post: Sorrel Ackee Star Apple Because of it’s very sweet taste it is […]
Exploring Jamaican Foods
Top 5 Herbs and spices used in Jamaican cooking
Jamaican cuisine is known for its unique and delicious flavours, which is all due to the herbs and spices we use in our cooking. In Jamaica we use a lot of different herbs and spices in our cooking. Most of which are natural herbs and spices that grow locally. As […]
10 Health benefits of Jamaican Sorrel
Health benefits of Jamaican sorrel. This bright red plant is used to make our most popular Christmas drink. Known for its great taste, it also has many health benefits. What is Jamaican Sorrel? I have to make clear what Jamaican sorrel is not before saying what it is, because there […]
How much do you know about the Otaheite apple?
As Jamaicans, we know it as apple but the Jamaican apple is actually called Otaheite apple or Malay apple or rose apple depending on where you are in the world. The botanically known as syzygium malaccense. The Jamaican apple have a pear like shape with a single large seed that […]
Jamaican Fruit Guava
Although sometimes taken for granted in its homeland, the Jamaican guava fruit it known as a “superfood” in other areas of the world. So what is it about the guava that everyone thinks is so great that we Jamaican fail to acknowledge? In a Jamaica we have a variety of fruits, […]