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CARIBBEAN FASHION WEEK 20 YEARS YOUNG
GANJA BEYOND THE SMOKE
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HOURS IN NEGRIL
Feeling for Italian? Head to Ciao Jamaica on Negril’s West End for Italian-inspired cuisine made from farm fresh Jamaican ingredients by celebrated chefs. They deliver to your hotel or dine in with them while enjoying that famous sunset view.
Negril is that spot in Jamaica that you can spend a weekend doing it all or nothing at all, hitting all the notes in your dreams. It’s a sleepy little beach town dotted with grand luxury resorts and quaint little cottages along its famous 7 mile beach. Over on the West End, adventure looms and memories are made. Have only a weekend to spare? Pull up a chair for your whirlwind Negril adventure. FRIDAY Let’s start out easy with breakfast followed by a walk around the Negril Lighthouse to stretch those legs. The panoramic views from the top of the lighthouse layout Negril’s most famous scenes at a bird’s eye views. You’ll be able to see the best spots on the cliff from here and the caretaker will give you a little history of the place. Head out to the Blue Hole Mineral Springs for a dip underground in the refreshing mineral waters in the cavernous limestone terrain of the Negril hills. The mineral waters here are said to have healing properties that help cure skin ailments. While we’re here, enjoy some delicious jerk chicken hot off the grill while chatting with the owners who moved to Jamaica after falling in love with Negril’s beauty and charm. Grab a cold Red Stripe as we make the way to the beach! In Negril, live reggae music on the beach isn’t hard to find and sunset is the best time to be out on the coast. The unob-
When you’re done, take a stroll through Times Square Plaza to grab yourself some Jamaican souvenirs or head to the craft market for beautifully crafted artisan pieces.
Head to the Firefly Bar to keep the party going all night long with thumping reggae music and tropical drinks on readily available. SUNDAY. Ahoy there matey! Calico Jack’s Pirate Shack is an offshore bar out of Half Moon Bay offering a quirky experience to your run-of-the-mill island bar experience. The short boat ride out to the bar costs just a few bucks and adds intrigue and adventure to your Negril memories.
structed views of the vast oranges and pinks spraying the sky will add a magical romantic flair to your warm beach stroll. SATURDAY Spend your morning sailing the seas. Catamaran cruises give scenic tours of Booby Cay which is just off the Negril shores and serve up excellent beach picnics and snorkeling adventures. Sip on rum punch aboard the Reggae-Jamming cruise to kick your Negril Weekend into party overdrive. Keep the water adventure swimming with the dolphins at Dolphin Cove or an exhilarating slide down the tubes at Kool Runnings Water Park. It also offers bumper cars, paint-balling and more rides for all day family fun.
Sundays are beach days in the islands and you’re already on one of Jamaica’s most famous. Spend the day walking the 7 miles and interacting with the singing Rastas, the craftsmen, the fishermen and the locals while swimming in crystal clear waters or soaking up the rays on the powdery white sands. Finish your weekend in Negril ticking off your bucketlist must-do at Rick’s Cafe watching brave divers perform dangerous tumbles as they plunge into the deep turquoise waters below from various precarious points above. Rick’s offers a laid-back yet electrified experience that’s a must for anyone visiting Negril. Enjoy the people watching, the food, the vibe and if you’re up for it, take a dive yourself! What a way to rap up your Negril adventure! JAMAICAEXPERIENCES.COM | 9
SHOPPING HIGH END JEWELRY
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Jerk Daiquiri 50ml Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum 30ml Jerk sugar syrup (see recipe below) 20ml Fresh lime juice METHOD Add all ingredients to shaker with cubed ice. Hard shake then fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. JERK SYRUP RECIPE 1 Bunch thyme; 3 inches ginger (peeled and sliced); 3 Scotch Bonnet peppers, 2 to 3 crushed pimento berries; 1 cup of sugar and 2 cups of water. Combine the sugar and water in a pan on the stove over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Turn the heat right down and add the remaining ingredients. Cover and allow it to sit for 3 hours. Add more peppers as desired. Strain the mixture and bottle it. Cheers !!!!
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INVESTING IN JAMAICA RICHARD BYLES - CEO SAGICOR
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PIMENTO-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH ISLAND CHIMICHURRI
11⁄4 cups olive oil 1⁄2 tablespoon sea salt, plus more for seasoning 4 cloves garlic, minced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 bunch fresh thyme, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons chopped 1 red onion, thickly sliced 6 portobello mushrooms, caps only, sliced 3 bunches scallions drizzle of Scotch bonnet oil, or more to taste (page 46) For the Caribbean Chimichurri 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1⁄2 cup culantro or chadon beni (if not available use 11⁄2 cups cilantro) 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh mint 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice 1⁄2 teaspoon minced Scotch bonnet 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon sea salt 11⁄2 cups olive oil 1⁄2 teaspoon brown sugar Method 1 Place the peppercorns and allspice on the bottom half of a dishcloth. Fold over the top half of the cloth and crush the peppercorns and allspice seeds together by rolling over them with a bottle. 2 Rub the beef with 1 cup of the oil, the salt, the 4 cloves minced garlic and the chopped bunch of thyme, making sure the beef is well salted. Roll the tenderloin in the crushed pepper and allspice mixture to coat and press the pepper and allspice into the surface of the beef. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
This recipe is a stripped-down version of jerk—we separate the elements that go into jerk seasoning and recombine them with this mouthwatering version of beef tenderloin. The beef is crusted with allspice berries, similar to beef au poivre, and grilled on a traditional coal pan. When ready, it is drizzled with Scotch bonnet oil and garnished with grilled scallions. A West Indian version of chimichurri made with culantro, Scotch bonnet and lime rounds this dish off nicely. We served this up family style at a
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beautiful colonial house in the hills of Hanover for a rehearsal dinner organized, designed and executed by Los Angeles– based event planner to the stars Yifat Oren. It was the single most spectacular event that we have ever seen, executed or had the pleasure to work on; luckily for us, the food was a hit! Serves 8 to 10 1⁄4 cup whole black peppercorns 1⁄2 cup allspice berries 4 to 6 pounds tenderloin beef
3 To make the Caribbean chimichurri, in a food processor, combine the parsley, cilantro, culantro, mint, lime juice, Scotch bonnet, garlic, bay leaf, sea salt, oil and brown sugar. Process until well blended. 4 Heat up the grill or a grill pan over high heat. Combine the remaining 1⁄4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons chopped thyme and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic in bowl. Season with salt and add the red onion and mushrooms; mix well. Grill the onions and mushrooms, about 10 minutes total; transfer to a plate and keep warm in the oven. 5 Add the beef to the grill and cook to
Haiti in the 19th century. “Our great great grandfather Paul Lucien Rousseau owned a block/brick making factory. He had 3 children one of whom was our great grandfather Frederick Peter Rousseau, born in Jamaica c.1870,” explains the Rousseaus. The sisters’ food career started when they were young as servers in a small cafe before going on to start their acclaimed food catering business. Authors of the book Caribbean Potluck and visionaries behind the television series “Two Sisters and a Meal,” the sisters are a passionate duo who bring to life their love for the Caribbean life, the food, the music, the art forms, the history and hope to share their version of the Caribbean in an entertaining way with other foodies and lovers of the Caribbean lifestyle. Jamaica Experiences caught up with the sisters for a quick Q&A session. Here’s what they had to say.
ner parties from very young. We hosted many a Jamaican dinner for our Caribbean friends throughout our university years,” is the response when asked about their first food experiences.
What are some of your favourite Jamaican food memories and associations? The simple childhood pleasures of picking and eating a mango on a hot summer day with friends, or eating cane & drinking a coconut on the road, or stopping by the pan chicken man after a party at 3 am and standing around the car with your “bredrins” and killing the delicious chicken with soft hard dough bread when your are “well under your waters” (ie very tipsy). All of these qualify as experiences we take for granted.
The sisters were born in Jamaica and have lived in Trinidad and Canada. If you’re wondering about their French name, their family came to Jamaica via
If you could spend a day with an acclaimed chef....who would it be and where would you take them in Jamaica? Jamie Oliver – and we would travel
THE TIES THAT BIND SISTERS MICHELLE AND SUZANNE ROUSSEAU LIVE THEIR CULINARY DREAMS
Imagine growing up in a family with a deep appreciation for good food. Imagine being surrounded by fresh island eats and expert hands turning them into gourmet treats. Imagine traveling the world, immersing yourself in different cultures, learning more about different tastes and styles of cooking, living in food capitals where the street eats and gourmet all tantalize your tastebuds and excite you to infuse your own favourite tastes with your newfound knowledge. Enter, the Rousseau Sisters. They are Jamaicans who grew up in a family of food lovers; mom Beverly was a great cook and entertained all the time, dad Peter was a real gourmet who exposed them to great restaurants and dining experiences in the Caribbean and all over the world. “Ours was a very social household! Our parents entertained regularly whether in the form of fetes, dinner parties or casual limes. We also cooked for our friends and had great din-
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BOILED CORN WITH PIMENTO
Butter and Cheese Coconut Jasmine Fried Rice Pilaf with Cashews and Raisins When Michelle lived in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, every Saturday she would head to the Fort Greene Flea Market to browse, chill a bit, buy a donut (or six) from Dough and eat corn on the cob rolled in chile and sprinkled with Mexican cheese. This is our ode to that dish, but we’ve added a little “Yardie,” or Jamaican, flavor. Serves 6 12 cups water 1 pound (4 sticks) butter 1 bunch scallions 4 cloves garlic 6 Scotch bonnets 2 tablespoons sea salt 1 bunch fresh thyme 6 allspice berries 2 bay leaves 6 ears corn, husks reserved 4 ounces Pimento Butter (page 119) 4 ounces Asiago cheese, grated (about 1 cup) Spiced Salt (page 55), to taste 3 fresh limes 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro METHOD 1 In a large pot, combine the water, butter, scallions, garlic, Scotch bonnets, salt, thyme, allspice and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, add the corn and boil until the corn is very tender, about 45 minutes (less if using fresh American corn). 2With tongs, remove the corn from the water. Roll each corn cob first in the pimento butter, then in the cheese, then return the cobs to their husks. Garnish each corn cob with some Spiced Salt, a squeeze of fresh lime juice and the cilantro. Serve immediately.
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THE DELIGHTFULLY CHARMING
CHRISTOPHER’S AT HERMOSA COVE
Hermosa Cove is a lush 12 acre beachfront property in St. Ann, Jamaica owned by Texans Clayton and Deb Korver who fell in love with Jamaica way back in 1976. It is a timehop back into Spanish history with grandiose architecture of hand-crafted stone built into fortresses and towers mixed with the island flair of thatched roofs and rustic wooden trimmings. It’s the perfect hidden gem located on cliffs just outside of Ocho Rios that’s easy to miss if you’re whizzing by. Each of the nine villas at Hermosa Cove is unique, appealing to the varying desires of the discerning traveler. All are equipped with
kitchens and their own private pool. The warmth of dark wood and leather invite you inside luxurious chambers with views of opulent gardens and sounds of the sea. Christopher’s, named after European explorer Christopher Columbus who said Jamaica was the “most beautiful island he had ever seen” is an award winning restaurant. It was dubbed “Best Kept Secret” at the coveted Table Talk Jamaica Observer Food Awards 2014 and their Executive Chef, Chef Conroy Arnold, was awarded Chef on the Rise. Seafood is the specialty inside the gourmet kitchen as the restaurant has a close relationship with local fishermen who come daily
to deliver their fresh ocean bounty. Inspecting the menu will reveal many inclusions of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs grown a few steps away in the garden which you may tour and select your choices to be paired with your dish. Chef Arnold prides himself on being a man of clean flavours using fresh ingredients. The menu is very Jamaican serving up meats and seafood smoked over the signature pimento wood used in authentic Jamaican jerk. An international spin adds panache to each dish distinguishing Christopher’s menu from your usual resort dining options. Dishes such as callaloo with scotch bonnet sauce, crispy plantain chips with fresh salsa, ribs with ratatouille style vegetables, tenderloin steak served up with fries or substituted with roasted wedges, curried goat ravioli, oxtails, coconut braised chicken, grilled lobster along with the catch of the day done to your liking. The marlin salad has been met with rave reviews along with the smoked chicken quesadilla and ackee spring roll appetizers. Warm bread pudding served with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice-cream tops a delicious dining experience inside the restaurant with ocean views or out in the open air. A stroll down to the intimate white sand beachfront with a spiced cocktail made from fresh-pressed juice in hand from Isabella’s Rum Bar at sunset adds romance to what will surely be a delectable evening at Hermosa Cove. The attentive and accomodating staff and celebrated chef help to bring life the golden age surroundings which envelope you on this property and submerge you into a magnificent aura of splendour and island charm.
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GANJA BEYOND THE SMOKE Is Marijuana bad for you? The debate is raging worldwide with more countries and US States changing their perspective on this once illicit herb and Jamaica, known worldwide as the birthplace of the Rastafarian religion that uses the herb in sacrificial customs, has been dipping their toes in the controversy. On Bob Marley’s 70th birthday, law was passed decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana for spiritual or medicinal uses and allowing for its growth and study. Artists claim that after smoking marijuana, their creative juices flow more abundantly. There’s a boost to feelings of pleasure like sexual drive, intelligent enlightenment, clarity and appetite. There’s an overall reduction in prohibitiveness, less inhibition if you will, allowing them to be so much more creative than they would be otherwise when fear and societal norms are at play. Artists report being more relaxed and less critical of their own work. On the flip side, you can get paranoid, you can have disoriented thinking, it may lead to disruption in memory and even panic or anxiety attacks.
How then do you decide? In the 1970s the potency of marijuana averaged just around 1%, now it averages 13% and we’re constantly on the lookout for that strain that will bring us the most high. Experts say this is where the lines tend to get murky when advocating for the good in marijuana. The user who only wants to get high is obsessed with higher heights. While marijuana overdose is not currently a concern, addiction is. THC is the name given to the chemical in the plant responsible for the high while CBD is hailed for the medicinal benefits now being studied. CBD has been praised for helping ailments such as Lupus, Crohn’s Disease, Chronic Pain, Epilepsy and even Cancer. The economical debate also rages on. Could the medical marijuana market help to stabilise the Jamaican economy? It is stated that Colorado collected over US$4.2M in taxes in the first two months of legalization of the herb. It is estimated that over 38000 acres of ganja fields are now grown in Jamaica. Advocates lobby that this should be controlled in a safe and legal
manner and capitalized from. We may not be able to satisfy the 180.6 million marijuana smokers worldwide but we advocates lobby for a Jamaican strain to take its place on the exotic niche market. It is estimated that the revenue from a single marijuana plant is US$2,200. In fact, in the first 6 months of sales in Colorado, sales were estimated at over US$202M and experts say this number could be higher when the black market is controlled as some people still opt for buying weed on the black market because of lower prices. Ganja is a US$2.5M market in the United States. Whatever side of the divide you fall on, the conversation is happening and science is slowly catching up and backing up claims that pot-smokers have been alluding to for years. What we do know, is that more research is needed and regulations will
help to guide those who seek the herb for its now established medicinal properties. Where does Jamaica stand as it is right now? Since the law was passed, it is now not a criminal offence to have 2 ounces or less of the herb on your person. You may be ticketed if found by an officer but it carries a small fine and no criminal record. You’re not allowed to smoke it in public places, smoking in general is against the law in a public space in Jamaica and this will carry a much stronger punishment. If you have a prescription for medicinal marijuana, you may be able to have it honoured at some point here, but we’re not there yet. We’re getting there. A Cannabis Licensing Authority is being created and studies have been given the green light. Jamaica, won’t be left behind in the raging international debate.
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BEYOND THE SMOKE Social Ill or Medical Marvel? Ganja’s Truths • •
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In the 1970s the potency of marijuana averaged just around 1%, now it averages 13% THC is the name given to the chemical in the plant responsible for the high while CBD is hailed for the medicinal benefits now being studied. Both components are needed to have even just a medicinal effect, studies reveal. CBD has been praised for helping ailments such as Lupus, Crohn’s Disease, Chronic Pain, Epilepsy and even Cancer. Colorado collected over US$4.2M in taxes in the first two months of legalization of the herb. It is estimated that over 38000 acres of ganja fields are now grown in Jamaica. There are over 180.6 million marijuana smokers worldwide It is estimated that the revenue from a single marijuana plant is US$2,200. In the first 6 months of sales in Colorado, sales were estimated at over US$202M, with medicinal marijuana far outweighing recreational pot. Ganja is a US$2.5M market in the United States. It is now not a criminal offence to have 2 ounces or less of the herb on your person in Jamaica.
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YOUR ISLAND BODY GUIDE WITH LONDON TRAINER JAE EDWARDS You’ve booked your ultimate Jamaican vacation and are pouring over swimsuit catalogues, looking for the ones that will make you feel sexy and accentuate all your best assets. You have a plan on how to get your best body into that bikini and you’ve pledged to stick to it. We’re here to help. Personal trainer Jae Edwards of Spry Training is the man for the job. He has only been in Jamaica for less than a year, having made a successful career in London carving beautiful yet functional beach bodies. Following his 6 year stint in the British Army, he studied strength conditioning and physiotherapy and went into the niche of sport rehabilitation. Jamaican by birth and with a beau that lives here, Jae realized the need for
such a training facility in Jamaica and set up shop in his native land. We asked him for his top foolproof tips to flaunting your best bikini body this summer. DO HIIT CARDIO Jae swears by high intensity interval training to shed body fat for a quick slimming effect. Find a few cardio exercises that you enjoy and try to knock out 4-5 30 minute sessions each week, alternating sprints with average speed. Running, swimming, cycling or dancing are your best bets for getting the heart-rate up and your body in that ultimate fat-burning zone. BUILD MUSCLE While cardio will help to shed the pounds, weight lifting will firm and tone
anything that jiggles, sculpting a body that will be the envy of all on the beach. SQUAT CHALLENGE You’ll want your booty to pop in your bikini so focus on building a better butt with a variety of exercises targeted to your rear. Squats and lunges can be done in a million different ways and it’s important to switch up the type of move you’re doing to keep your body challenged. SKIP THE SODA AND THE ALCOHOL These beverages will add the bloat so you’ll want to stay away from them while prepping for your bikini lounging. Keep your fruits to a minimum also and up your vegetable intake and that will not only slim you down but give you amazing
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BOLT’S ROAD TO RIO CEMENTING THE LEGACY
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VOLUNTEER PLAY IN JAMAICA
It isn’t new for travelers to visit a country not so much in search of the white sand beaches and beautiful sunsets like those found in the Caribbean but to more to lend a helping hand. Jamaica is no stranger to aids from all over the world who choose our shores to give a little of their time or resources while enriching their own lives and experiences. It is with this in mind that the island has launched a number of initiatives that combine the traditional vacation with a combination of volunteerism that makes the “voluntour” experience unforgettable. Through faith, health and education programs all around the island, there’s the opportunity for all visitors who come with the intention of leaving a little of themselves here in Jamaica to take part in uniquely wholesome and enlivening events. Our Girl’s Brigade is one program that allows for visitors to travel to Kingston, the nation’s capital city, to participate in sessions of empowerment with young girls helping to instil values and morals that will help them navigate successful paths in their future.
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Angels of Love, provides voluntary services for critically ill underprivileged children of Jamaica. With them, you can visit a hospital to play with the young ones, interacting with them to help lift their spirits through storytelling, music or a simple conversation. Children First focuses on educating children from rough backgrounds. They will welcome you into their wellness centers and mobile health clinics or in one of their empowerment and educational programs designed to help youth equip themselves for successful integration into Jamaica’s workforce and larger society. The Jamaica Tourist Board has information on these programs and more listed in their website to facilitate those visitors who seek a different kind of vacation all while enjoying the warmth of our shores.
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10 QUICK FACTS ABOUT
JAMAICA You may have been to Jamaica 20 times and still never know some of these little tidbits about the island. In fact, they’re so unknown, some of the islanders might scratch their heads! Brush up on your Jamaican facts below because you never know when you’ll be asked these questions on……Jeopardy?! 1. Jamaica was the first island in the Caribbean to produce rum on a commercial basis. Ok, maybe you would have guessed that one!
This was only 18 years after Britain. It was also the first British colony to establish a postal service.
2. Jamaica is home to the oldest golf club in the Western Hemisphere: The Manchester Golf Club, established 1868.
4. In 1998 Jamaica became the first team from the English-speaking Caribbean to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
3. Jamaica was the first country in the Western world to construct a railway, even before the United States!
5. Apart from the United States, Jamaica has won the most World and Olympic medals.
6. Jamaica was the first tropical country to enter the IOC Winter Olympics. Their bobsled team’s efforts inspired the film ‘Cool Runnings’. 7. Jamaica has the second largest butterfly in the world (The Giant Swallowtail). 8. In 1994 Jamaica became the first country in the Caribbean region to launch a website, jamaicatravel.com.
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9. The Jamaican Flag is the ONLY flag in the world, that doesn’t share any of the colors of the American flag. 10. Port Royal in Jamaica was once labeled ‘The wickedest city on Earth’.
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