Jamaican Eats July 2010

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JamaicanEats magazine newsletter - July

Your Passport to Caribbean Eating Where to eat & buy Caribbean food. Coming in August!

Coming mid-August in JamaicanEats magazine: Dig into Grandma’s ol’time cooking.

PLUS: The late cultural icon Rex Nettleford’s schoolboy eats.

Grandma Mabel cuts her ‘titanic’ sweet potato pudding.

Photo by Rosemary Parkinson

AND: Cracking the health secrets of the coconut. * From the dutchpot. Why dutchie cooking so “sweet”.

2010

e-mail: info@jamaicaneats.com

Photo by Franz Marzouca Styling by Donna Noble

Big, big news!

Diehard fans of the printed version of JamaicanEats magazine, rejoice!

Thanks to suggestions from our awesome readers, the hard copy (printed) magazine is coming back.

Catch the vibes. Read on for details on how you can be a supporter of JamaicanEats magazine.

Don’t sweat it!

Dive into these Caribbean-inspired drinks and keep your cool all summer long.

Get the recipes on page 2

Become a member of JamaicanEats & win a copy of the gold medal winning book Nyam Jamaica OR the newly released nostalgic book Kin Teet’ Kibba Heart Bun

Just over two months ago when we announced, via our newly created monthly newsletter, that JamaicanEats magazine would become a digital publication, we heard from our readers.

Some of you liked the idea and quickly subscribed for the digital edition. A handful noted that you had no desire for a digital magazine.

Many of you commented that while you were not thrilled by the move you would remain loyal readers.

Thanks to Mary Petty of London, England, and several other readers, we’re introducing the JAmAICANEATS mEmBERShIP PROgRAm as a way to support both a printed (hard copy) and digital version.

Go to page 3 for all the details on: perks and privileges of being a JamaicanEats Member n Subscription for those who want this option n Price changes and sales in bookstores and retail outlets n The

JULY RECIPES:

WIN!

Get the juicy details on these prizes and the other perks of membership on page 3.

Get this luscious calendar and hilarious CD when you join Taste the Rhythm Calendar: Become a JamaicanEats member and get this gorgeous Caribbean calendar. n Feast your eyes on each month’s mouth watering picture n Then treat yourself to the national island dish of the month.

Find out the other privileges of membership on page 3.

You’ll want to get this CD of Jamaican proverbs and the quirks of island culture

WANT TO BE JUST A SUBSCRIBER? If you just want to remain or Cucumber Cooler Photo by Jenn Walton www.digiwerxstudio.com

become a subscriber, simply go to www.jamaicaneats.com and click on subscription.

PLUS, act before August 31 and be enterd to win one of two signed copies of the nostalgic book Kin Teet’ Kibba Heart Bun.

Cool Runnings Jamaica Dream A creamy dream for adults only

Photo by Carlington Wilmot

Roll with the punches Two yummy punches from the tropics Sweet Potato Punch 1 cup diced cooked potato 1 cup water ½ teaspoon nutmeg Sugar to taste

2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 drops bitters Dash of rum

1. Combine potato, milk, water and sugar. Blend until smooth.

2. Stir in other ingredients.s

Plantain Punch 1 cup ripe plantain (seeds removed) 5 cups water 2 teaspoons lime juice ½ ounce ginger Sugar to taste

Photo by Jenn Walton

Cucumber Cooler

1. Combine all ingredients, except sugar in blender.

2. Blend and strain.

3. Sweeten to taste.

4. Chill and serve.

1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into large pieces 2 cups water 1 cup ice 3 tablespoons sugar, or to taste Juice of 1/2 lime, or to taste

For a twist: Use 4 cups of water, add a

1. Place cucumber in blender, and puree with other ingredients until completely smooth.

2. Serve immediately, garnished with cucumber and lime.

Serves 4

bottle of Guiness stout, top with grated nutmeg - Paulette Duncan, Rural Agricultural Development Agency (RADA), St. Thomas, Jamaica

1 ounce brown rum 1 ounce tequila 2 ounces coconut rum cream 1ounce coconut water 1 ounce pineapple juice Dash Cointreau 1 slice fresh pineapple 1 slice banana Flesh from 1/2 star apple (optional) 1 ounce freshly grated coconut or coconut “meat”(pulp) Simple syrup, to taste Dash of Aromatic Bitters 1. Blend all ingredients with ice.

2. Pour into large cocktail glasses.

3. Top with a dash of pineapple syrup.

Photo and recipe by Rosemary Parkinson

Click here or go to jamaicaneats.com

for details

SPECIAL OFFER! Become a member by August 31, 2010, and be entered to win a copy of Nyam Jamaica or one of 2 signed copies of the new book Kin Teet’ Kibba heart Bun

INTRODUCING

The JamaicanEats Membership Program Support JamaicanEats magazine. Please go to www.jamaicaneats.com and sign up to keep the good food, good vibes going around the world Privileges of membership: What JamaicanEats Membership Program has in store for you n A yeAR’S (4 iSSueS) SubSCRiPTion to JamaicanEats magazine - both the printed and digital (e-zine) versions. n A gorgeous annual CARibbeAn fooD CAlenDAR produced by Spice It Up World, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

In addition to the yummy pictures, you’ll get a tasty dish from a different island each month.

YOU COULD WIN

mORE BENEFITS

a copy of Rosemary Parkinson’s luscious JamaicanEats members book, NyamJamaica. also get exclusive access In 2009 Nyam won the coveted Gourmand to a section of the website World Cookbook Award that will include all for Best Culinary Book recipes printed in Design in Paris.

the magazine.

OR

one of two signed copies of Kin Teet’ Kibba Heart Bun by Jamaican writer and cultural educator Joan Andrea Hutchinson.

JamaicanEats members get delicious and rib tickling goodies

n A CD of great Jamaican proverbs by comedienne and Jamaican writer and

cultural educator Joan Andrea Hutchinson.

Dry stump a cane piece no fi laugh entime cane piece ketch fire’ – one of the delightful proverbs on this CD. The Jamaican proverb is part of the verbal armoury, the tool kit, of the proud Jamaican, says Hutchinson. n MeMbeRS only ACCeSS to a section of the Jamaicaneats web site - ww.jamaicaneats.com.

This area of the site will include all the recipes printed in JamaicanEats and updated with each new edition Recipes will be indexed, saving you the time and frustration of locating, then searching through each back edition to find the recipe you need.

Plus, that sister-in-law of yours may have borrowed - yet again your magazine.

MoRe MeMbeRS’ GooDieS Throughout the year members will will have a chance to win GReAT PRizeS. (see below) STAy TuneD foR SPeCiAl offeRS to JamaicanEats readers from advertisers. Updates will be posted in the members area of www.jamaicaneats.com throughout the year.

The printed (hard copy) and the versions of the magazine

A CD of delightful proverbs by prominent Jamaican writer and cultural educator Joan Andrea Hutchinson.

ANNUAL mEmBERShIP FEES US/Cdn $100; 75 pounds; J$8,500 You can also pay in 4 easy installments

If you’re a current JamaicanEats subscriber, you can transfer subscription to membership.

Many Jamaicans grew up ‘poor’ but did not realize this until as adults they looked back at their lives and realized what they did not have.

- Kin Teet’ Kibba Heart Bun

For example, if you’ve subscribed but have not yet received your first edition, you will be able to deduct the entire amount from the membership fee.

Go to www.jamaicaneats.com and the membership area for more details and to sign up for your membership.

If you’re not sure of how many copies you have left on your subscription, please e-mail us at info@jamaicaneats.com

N EW PRI CES : Subscription: US/Cdn$29.95; GBP 22.50; J$2,200 New cover prices: US/Cdn$6.95; GBP4.50; J$500

A mouth watering calendar of Caribbean dishes by Spice It Up World. You’ll love the gorgeous pictures and yummy island eats all year long.

The printed (hard copy) magazine will only be available for sale in a handful of retail outlets and cities (to be decided). Back editions can be ordered at jamaicaneats.com while quantities last.

Frequently Asked Questions what do you mean by hard (printed) copy magazine?

This is the physical magazine printed on paper. what do you mean by digital (e-zine) magazine?

This is an electronic or computer-based magazine. It can be read online or downloaded from a particular web site to your computer. when and why did you decide to have a digital magazine?

The decision was made earlier in 2010 after much consideration to take advantage of technology.

Many small and niche market publishers are going this route, because it provides flexibility, greater reach and allows them to continue publishing.

Are you going to now have a hard copy and a digital version of JamaicanEats magazine?

Yes. The introduction of the JamaicanEats Membership ship program will allow us to offer both versions.

This provides options for readers who want to do away with paper and prefer a digital magazine, and it satisfies readers who prefer to have the paper version of the magazine in hand. what is the difference between being a subscriber and a member?

Subscribers get 4 editions of the (printed)magazine.

Those who subscribe to the digital version will get the digital version only.

Members receive: 4 editions of the printed and digital versions of the magazine. * A gorgeous Caribbean food calendar (with recipes from various islands).

* A CD of Jamaican proverbs and the quirks of island life by well known Jamaican writer, cultural educator and comedienne Joan Andrea Hutchinson. *Members only access to a section of the JamaicanEats web site. This area of the site will include all the recipes printed in JamaicanEats magazine and updated with each new edition.

Recipes will be indexed, saving time and frustration of locating, then searching through each back edition to find a recipe. * Giveaways for members only.

Throughout the year members will be able to win great prizes. Join by August 31, 2010, and be entered to win Rosemary Parkinson’s much sought after book Nyam Jamaica or one of 2 signed copies of Joan Andrea Hutchinson’s fantastic new book, Kin Teet’ Kibba Heart Bun. * Plus, members will get special discounts from JamaicanEats advertisers and sponsors. Updates will be made available throughout the year. i’m a subscriber, can i transfer my subscription to a membership?

Yes. Please go to www.jamaicaneats.com and click on membership for details.

Can i simply remain a subscriber?

Yes. Subscribe or renew your subscription by August 31, 2010, and be entered in a draw to win one of 2 signed copies of Joan Andrea Hutchinson’s fantastic new book, Kin Teet’ Kibba Heart Bun.

Note: A total of 4 signed copies of Kin Teet’ Kibba Heart Bun are up for grabs.

Two will be given away to randomly selected members who join by August 31; and 2 to randomly selected subscribers who subscribe or renew their

subscriptions by August 31. is there a price difference between a regular subscription and a digital subscription?

Yes, please go to www.jamaicaneats.com and click on subscription for details.

How can i find out how many editions i have left on my membership?

If you’re unsure, please e-mail us at info@jamaicaneats.com or sweetpotatopress@yahoo.com. will i be able to buy copies of the magazine in bookstores and other retail outlets?

A small quantity of magazines may be on sale in a handful of outlets in one or two cities (to be decided).

Digital versions will soon be on sale. will i still be able to purchase back editions?

You will be able to purchase hard copies of back issues while quantities last.

Digital versions of the back issues will be available for purchase.

How many editions of the magazine will you be publishing in 2010?

Two editions: August 2010 (Vol. 3 #3) and December 2010 (Vol. 3 #4). when will i get the August 2010 edition?

The digital (e-zine) version will first be distributed starting in mid-August. All subscribers and members will receive a password allowing them to download it to their computer.

The hard copy will be printed and distributed along with the December edition later in the year.