If you like banana and peanut-butter sandwiches, you'll love this jam and peanut-butter on a sandwich! (Recipe courtesy: Elizabeth Barcelo)
If you like banana and peanut-butter sandwiches, you'll love this jam and peanut-butter on a sandwich! (Recipe courtesy: Elizabeth Barcelo)
John Canoe is mainly a Jamaican traditional band of masqueraders who appear in towns or villages during the Christmas season. It has other variations in spelling such as, ‘Junkanoo’ or ‘Jonkonnu’, or ...
What to pack for Jamaica - our recommendations on essential vacation packing list items to bring to the Caribbean
The first “Jam-Iconic Experience” sign was unveiled on September 9, 2022, in Negril by Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett.
A month or so ago I went to a “Feria” (in this context a fayre, or show) of produce from the valleys to the west of Santa Cruz. A lot of the exhibits were
Jamaica can be beaches or jungles, all inclusive or all about culture. Waterfall jumping at the Blue Hole in Ocho Rios is a must-do to make your Jamaica trip or cruise shore excursion extra fun and full of energy. The drive into the mountains is beautiful and the experience is exhilarating. While you don't get
This simple gin forward cocktail is so simple but delicious with only 4 ingredients and plenty of fruity flavor thanks to raspberry jam!
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There are times when food blogging can be a difficult thing. You get to the end of the long day at work and come home, only to find that all you have in the fridge are a can of tuna, a carrot, some…
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re talking about what NOT to do when you visit Jamaica. While many travel blogs will tell you the best things to do in Jamaica, we want to be sure you know about the things you should NOT do during your Jamaica vacation! Don’t Be in a Hurry! When you
My mother used to make these Saltfish Fritters for me, and I do the same for my kids. This is their all-time favorite dish. Just pick up whatever spices...
Whether you're a beach bum or an adventurer, there's no shortage of great things to do in Negril Jamaica. Ready for a week of fun in the sun?
Beautiful beaches, fascinating history, and delicious culture: With so many things to do in Montego Bay, no wonder it is Jamaica's most popular destination!
Making roselle jam gives me great satisfaction. Firstly, the roselle we use to make the jam is grown in our own garden (hence no chemicals). Homemade jam is also pure, made from fruit and sugar only without any extra ingredients such as preservatives or coloring. Last but not least, my whole family loves homemade roselle jam, and they would spread it on their toast or crackers every morning whenever there is a jar in the fridge. Homemade roselle jam, great with scones too I've made roselle jam a few times now. The first time I made it was with whole roselle calyx, hence we ended up with some texture in our jam. The next few times, I blended the roselle calyx first before boiling it with sugar. My family prefers the blended version. A few tips about jam making that I picked up while reading some cookbooks: 1. Use a stainless steel pot when making jam. 2. When making jam using tough-skinned fruit, the fruit should be simmered and softened first before adding sugar as sugar has a hardening effect. 3. To test if the jam has set, you can either use a sugar thermometer (the setting temp is 220F/105C), or place a teaspoonful of jam onto a frozen plate and if a crinkly skin is formed, then it has set. Another way of determining if it has set is something I learnt from Vivian's post - use your spatula and draw a line in the centre, and if it has set, the line can stay for a few seconds before disappearing. This homemade roselle jam is slightly tart, which make this a really appetizing spread. You can control the amount of sugar you put in too, I usually use about 3/4 cup of sugar to 250g of roselle. Now, I am waiting for my next roselle harvest so that I can make this for my family again :) Homemade Roselle Jam Recipe by Baby Sumo Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 40-45 minutes Makes 325-g jar Ingredients 250g roselle calyx, washed 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup caster sugar 1. Peel the roselle calyx from its seed pod. Place in a blender/food processor with 1/2 cup water and blend until you get a puree. Roselle harvest from the garden 2. Pour the roselle puree into a stainless steel pot and bring to the boil over medium high heat. Once boiling, low to medium low heat and add the sugar. Stir occasionally, making sure that the sugar has completely dissolved. Cook for about 30-35 minutes until jam has thickened. It will look jelly-like. To test if jam has set, please use one of the above methods (see above 2nd pic). Draw a line once the mixture looks "jelly-like" and if the line stays for more than a few seconds, your jam is ready. 3. Remove from heat, and pour into dry clean jars. Seal immediately. Once cooled, store in the fridge. The jam will thicken further once cooled completely. This jam will keep for at least 3 weeks. Note: If using unblended roselle calyx, simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes before adding sugar. If you enjoyed reading my posts, LIKE me on Facebook! You can also follow me on Instagram (@babysumo) for more photo updates. Thanks :)
Rosella is a lovely addition to a glass of champagne, but also widely sought after for jam making. Both the leaves and petals of the rosella plant are safe (and delicious!) to eat, however it is the red calyx that is used to make everything from jams to cordials and teas. Here's how to grow and prepare it!
MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN JAMAICA TO VISIT Heading to Jamaica soon and wondering about the best places to visit in Jamaica and the top best things to do? Then read on and find out about where to go in Jamaica and get some important travel tips. This post was written by Cassandra. Jamaica was only the
Grits are not traditionally eaten in Jamaica but they are a close cousin to finer grained cornmeal. They are cooked in milk and can be had sweet with sugar and spices or savory with butter and cheese. I love grits and will be showcasing it a few times here on the page. This first grits...Read More
Whether you're a lazy beach bum like myself or prefer to get out and explore like my husband, there are no shortages of things to do in Negril, Jamaica.
