There’s a different kind of joy that comes from growing herbs. Unlike some crops that take time and patience before they reward you, herbs give back quickly and often. On our Taste of Jamaica farm, planting basil, sage, thyme, parsley, and escallion became one of the most satisfying parts of our garden, not just because…
Planting Swiss chard on our Taste of Jamaica farm was a different kind of experience from the start. With carrots, everything felt hidden and uncertain in the early stages. But with Swiss chard, it was like the plant wanted to show you its progress every step of the way. Still, the journey came with its…
Planting carrots on our Taste of Jamaica farm started as a simple idea. We wanted to grow something fresh, something our guests could enjoy straight from the land. But I didn’t expect the journey to stay with me the way it did. I remember the day we planted them. The sun was strong, the soil…
Fresh Carrot and Beetroot Juice in Jamaica A New Seasonal Drink on Our Taste of Jamaica Farm & Cooking Tour All year round on our Taste of Jamaica farm and cooking tour, we welcome guests with refreshing Jamaican natural drinks made from ingredients grown right here on the farm. Traditionally we serve lemongrass tea, sorrel,…
On our Taste of Jamaica Farm Tour, we use lots of tomatoes on a daily basis. Tomatoes are used in our callaloo dishes and are often sliced fresh and served alongside meals for our guests. Our vegan and vegetarian guests especially enjoy this simple, fresh option straight from the farm. For many years I have…
How Damaging Is Pepper to the Soil? What I’ve Noticed From Growing Peppers I have grown peppers for many years, and one thing I have learned through experience is that peppers are hard on the soil if they are grown repeatedly without a break. Peppers are not a bad crop, and they are very important…
Companion planting is a simple, natural way of growing plants so they help each other. Instead of planting everything separately, you place certain crops side by side because they improve growth, reduce pests, attract helpful insects, and even make food taste better. This method has been used for hundreds of years by farmers and home…
On our Taste of Jamaica Tour, pepper sauce isn’t just something we serve, it’s part of our story. Right here on the farm, we grow the peppers, harvest them by hand, and turn them into our own house-made pepper sauce using a blend of seven carefully chosen peppers. Each one adds its own voice to…
I absolutely love the flavor of garlic, and it’s a key ingredient in many of the dishes we prepare on our Taste of Jamaica Tour. Guests also get to use garlic during the cooking experience, learning how it adds depth and aroma to traditional meals. Interestingly, although garlic is widely used in Jamaican cooking, we’ve…
Planting Escallion / Green Onion / Spring Onion Our escallion crop was totally destroyed during the last hurricane. Since escallion is one of the main seasonings we use on both our Cooking Tour and our Farm and Food Tour, it is very important that we get this crop back in the ground as soon as…