The Jamaican Market

Kingston & St Andrew
Coronation Market

One of  the oldest markets in Jamaica . "Curry" as it is popularly known is an experience especially on weekends.

St Thomas
Morant Bay Market

Jamaican Pimento /Allspice

Jamaican Pimento

The pimento tree is indigenous to the Caribbean Islands.
It was found growing in Jamaica by early Spanish explorers who were quite impressed with the taste and aroma of the berries and the leaves. Pimento trees were later discovered in Cuba and were presumed to have been taken there by migratory birds which had eaten the berries. They have also been found in Mexico, but it is Jamaica that has the longest history, having been in continuous production since the tree was identified in about the year 1509.

50 Jamaican Dishes

This year Jamaica celebrates 50 years of independence and we are counting down our top 50 Jamaican dishes.

1. Cornmeal Porridge
2. Hominey Corn Porridge
3. Green Banana/Plantain Porridge
4. Peanut Porridge
5. Stamp and Go (Saltfish Fritters)
6. Solomon Gundy
7. Janga (Crayfish) Soup
8. Mannish Water (Goat Head Soup)
9. Pepperpot Soup
10. Pumpkin Beef Soup
11. Fish Tea
12. Red Peas Soup
13.  Rice and Peas
14. Jerked Chicken
15. Jerked Pork
16. Jerked Sausage
17. Steamed Fish
18. Roast Fish
19. Escovitched Fish
20. Run Dung
21. Peppered Shrimp
22. Ackee and Saltfish
23. Curried Shrimp/Conch
24. Curried Goat
25. Cow Foot and Beans
26. Tripe and Beans
27. Stew Peas
28.  Beef Patty
29. Roast Breadfruit
30. Pumpkin/Callaloo Rice
31. Boiled Dumplings
32. Callaloo
33. Festivals
34. Bammy
35. Pressed Plantatin
36. Roast Yam and Saltfish
37. Fried Dumplings
38. Vegetable Salad
39. Cornmeal Pudding
40. Sweet Potato Pudding
41. Duckunoo
42. Toto
43. Rock Buns
44. Coconut Drops
45. Grater Cake
46. Plantain Tart
47. Fruit Cake
48. Bulla
49. Gratto
50. Hard Dough Bread
51. Spice Bun

When in Jamaica... Port Antonio

One of my favorite place in Jamaica is Port Antonio. It is mostly visited by backpackers and locals for holiday and weekend getaways. A little known fact is that Port Antonio is the home of some really good eats.
Here are a few of my favorites


Coronation Bakery 
Located in the heart of the town; they make what I and many others consider to be the best Hardough Corn, Bran and Gratto Breads. My favorite is the Gratto that can be used to make a large sandwich for 2.

Location on 18 West St

Gratto