Here’s an interesting article, jamaica-gleaner.com,  on Zimbali Retreat’s Mountain Cooking Studio.  Located 20 minutes outside of Negril, Zimbali Retreats is located in a tropical mountain valley in Westmoreland. Zimbali Retreats is a true eco-tourism attraction which has been for over 5 years operating 100% from solar electricity. They have planted 500 fruit trees

Here are a few shots I took at the recently held Kingston Kitchen, Jamaica’s premier food festival. Once again a great yummy time was had by all despite the longish lines… For more photos and info on Kingston Kitchen see their Facebook page  

There’s no shortage of beauties on the beaches of Jamaica, but a trip to the vegetable garden can be just as exciting. Stunning Marika Kessler founded her own 83-acre farm — tucked away up in Jamaica’s rough and rugged, northwestern Cockpit Country. And she did so after having studied fashion

Here’s the latest update in my home gardening adventure (see Home Gardening in Jamaica, Part 1). First and most excitingly for me, after one week I’ve got some little sprouts poking up – the basil, tarragon and chives seem to be bubbling along!

Eating in Jamaica can be a challenging thing for people like myself with unusual (or as Karin puts it “weird”) taste. I’m a pescetarian (I eat fish and shellfish, but no meat), I don’t like eggs or tofu, I prefer savoury to sweet, and I’ll eat a whole jar of olives

  Appleton Estate 50 Year Old Jamaica Rum – Jamaica Independence Reserve, was awarded two major accolades at the Golden Barrel Awards which was held in London last week as part of UK RumFest 2012. Appleton Estate 50 Year Old Jamaica Rum – Jamaica Independence Reserve, won awards for the

Kingston Kitchen, Kingston’s urban food fair is on again on August 26th, 3PM to 9PM at Hope Gardens. They will be celebrating Jamaica 50 through the smells, flavours and tastes of the island. If you’re interested in participating as a vendor contact them at  (876) 869-7093. They are offering an Early

Are you looking for somewhere new to eat in Kingston? Are you a pizza lover?  Good News! Recently opened Brick Stone Pizza in downtown Kingston is now open and offering New York style thin crust (and regular crust) pizza and it’s delicious! Reasonably priced and made from fresh ingredients, Brick

  Kingston Kitchen is a  Jamaican food experience that showcases what Jamaicans are doing locally in the food industry, modelled along the lines of food markets or fairs that are held weekly in cities across the United States and Europe. The next Kingston Kitchen is Saturday, March 31. YardEdge talks to Leisha

Looking for some Jamaican culinary delights?  Well Kingston Kitchen is on again.  And this time it’s going to be a night market! In addition to offering a wide variety of delectable Jamaican food and interesting yummy treats, Kingston Kitchen Night Market promises a party vibe with DJ’s Bambino and Palmer