Our cuisine is unique and diverse - a melting pot of the many cultures that have shaped Jamaica over the last 500 years – A fusion of Taino, African, Spanish, English, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cooking traditions have been creolized, creating an authentic, distinctly Jamaican cuisine.
Our food defines us…just like our colourful island dialect – patois and our original music – reggae…
Our food defines us…just like our colourful island dialect – patois and our original music – reggae…
The history of Jamaica can be traced through its food and cooking traditions. In search of fancy
spices and the East Indies, European sailors and merchants crossed the unknown seas. When
Christopher Columbus arrived on the island in 1494, he discovered a wonderful natural, healthy,
unspoilt habitat which he called it Xaymaca, “Land of Wood and Water.” The native Taino Indians who inhabited the low coastal plains, were blessed with bountiful good harvests. They grew cassava, sweet potatoes, maize, tobacco, and fruits such as guava, naseberry and cashew. They were grilling wild pigs on open spits and cooking cassava on large griddles.
spices and the East Indies, European sailors and merchants crossed the unknown seas. When
Christopher Columbus arrived on the island in 1494, he discovered a wonderful natural, healthy,
unspoilt habitat which he called it Xaymaca, “Land of Wood and Water.” The native Taino Indians who inhabited the low coastal plains, were blessed with bountiful good harvests. They grew cassava, sweet potatoes, maize, tobacco, and fruits such as guava, naseberry and cashew. They were grilling wild pigs on open spits and cooking cassava on large griddles.
English: The Jamaican national dish of ackee and saltfish. Side dish-fabulous cole slaw! Ackee is a fruit, but tastes like scrambled eggs. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Spanish brought plants and animals, and settled the island. They grew oranges, lemons,
plantains, bananas, and most importantly introduced sugar cane and the technology for
small-scale production. Many turned to ranching, and barbecued meats and baked cassava bread to supply crews on passing ships more
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plantains, bananas, and most importantly introduced sugar cane and the technology for
small-scale production. Many turned to ranching, and barbecued meats and baked cassava bread to supply crews on passing ships more
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