Healthy living is a huge part of the Jamaican culture. Sure, one of our most popular dishes on the island happens to be jerk chicken smothered in a smoky spicy sauce, but everything in moderation, right? Balancing a healthy lifestyle, using natural remedies, and indulging in the freshest of seasonal fruits and vegetables is our forte. The Rastafari movement, which began in Jamaica during the […]
Every Hour Is Happy When You’re Drinking Rum Punch!
Sure, we love our rum-and-ting here in Jamaica, but we can’t deny our devotion for another island staple: Rum Punch. (Don’t even ask us to pick a favorite.) Can you even imagine a languid beach day in paradise without a cold glass of spiced punch? Every island has a variation, but the classic West Indies recipe has been passed on by generation after generation with […]
How To Spot A Tourist In A Rum Bar
Tourists: Everyone wants to be one, but no one really wants to be one. Especially when that means locals can spot you a mile away. This is perfectly illustrated in Heineken’s hilarious “Jamaica” commercial. A group of locals are casually drinking beers and playing dominos in a rum shack when they suddenly spot tourists biking down the beach. In a mad dash to give the […]