REBEL SALUTE 2017: Visual, culinary arts on display

REBEL SALUTE 2017: Visual, culinary arts on display

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This Jamaica ackee thing

I could NEVER eat ackees in any form when growing up. No matter how it was prepared, and Lord knows I have had lots of exposure to some great chefs. So now donkey years later I am truley into it. I just asked myself how any Jamaican could not even appreciate Jamaica’s national dish and started experimenting based on my knowledge of flavours. Besides I am a SUCKER for all that’s Jamaican. I will post a basic recipe for ackee and saltfish. BUT let me tell you the list of…

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My skin itches a lot.. Help!!

Promote healthy eating habits among children .. eat more natural foods, save more on medical bills Hello Jamaica Herbalist, I am sick of all this itching skin John RESPONSE: Dear John, Try eating less sugar. In fact ever so often have an aloe blend. Or simply add more neem to your diet. Also visit the doctor for a diabetes check up. Jamaica Herbalist EDITOR’S NOTES This column is serviced by Jamaica Herbalists and based on research. This does not constitute professional medical advice.

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Jamaican Herbal potion for flu

QUESTION: Dear Jamaican Herbalist, Hi Anthea: What is the course of treatment for colds and flu? Thanks! Marlene Dear Marlene, Several herbs are great for flu such as guinea hen weed. However here is a quick recipe: Ingredients Lime juice Garlic Ginger Orange peel Honey Boil a crushed peg of garlic with beaten garlic and orange peel Guinea Hen weed brew may be added to the boiling mixture. When everything comes to a boil put it to simmer. As soon as you are ready to remove it from the fire,…

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