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…
Our scallion crop was totally destroyed during the last hurricane. Since scallions 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 possible. This time around, we will be planting…
Grow Bags Explained: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide Grow bags are fabric containers used to grow plants instead of traditional pots or in-ground beds. They’re popular with beginners because they’re simple, affordable, and forgiving if you make mistakes. This guide explains what grow bags are, why they work, and exactly how to use them step by…
Taste of Jamaica Farm and Herbal Garden began in 2014 on a seven-acre property. From the start, our intention was to farm the entire land and create a space where food, herbs, and culture could come together. We began by terracing the land and putting in the basic structures needed to operate a working farm.…
In Jamaica, food is more than something you eat. It’s how stories are shared, traditions are kept, and communities come together. Two simple but unforgettable examples are festival bread and fried plantain. You’ll find them on street corners, at beachside cookshops, and on family tables across the island. These sides may look modest, but they…
In Jamaica, food is more than something you eat. It’s a way of living, a way of honoring the body, and a way of staying connected to the land. Few dishes express this better than Ital stew. Ital food comes from the Rastafarian belief that food should be clean, natural, and life-giving. The word “Ital”…
Jerk chicken is more than a recipe in Jamaica—it is a tradition rooted in fire, patience, and deep cultural pride. Long before jerk became world-famous, it was perfected by the Maroons, who preserved meat using slow smoke, pimento wood, and bold seasonings deep in the hills. Today, that same method still defines what authentic jerk…
Brown stew chicken is more than a meal in Jamaica. It is a weekly ritual, a reminder of comfort, and the scent that fills homes every Sunday morning. Ask any Jamaican what they remember most about growing up, and chances are this dish sits somewhere near the top. The rich gravy, the tender meat, and…
There is something special about cooking where the ingredients grow. At Taste of Jamaica Tours, guests step into the field, harvest what they will cook, and watch a simple ingredient turn into something unforgettable. One of the dishes that always wins hearts is Callaloo and Coconut Rundown. It is bold, creamy, and rooted in Jamaican…