Roll Out 2010

Things will be poppin in 2010! New Year and new Parties. Here is one coming at the Legends with Tony Matterhorn. Tampa knows how to Roll too!

Love from a distance

Are you loving someone from a distance? Is your lover living in another country that keeps you from seeing them on a daily basis. This is a real occurrence in the lives of many. You find yourself on a trip abroad to enjoy a nice vacation in Jamaica, Bahamas or Cancun. Wherever the destination may be, it can involve meeting different people. Say this has occurred and you met someone you feel is mr. or miss right. Now what are you going to do about? This happens often on a simple trip to the islands. The ocean breeze blowing the sea air mixed with exotic scents. You feel like a different person in a tropical paradise. This feeling about your new paradise makes you want to pack everything and move to this hideaway you have found. Is this crazy,.. you say to yourself or is this really happening. I find that there are a lot of different reasons why people fall in love when they are visiting the islands. I will explore more aspects of love from foreign and loving a foreign man or woman. It is a journey that takes patience, diligence and a understanding of how to love from a distance.

Buju We Love You

Buju is locked up in a miami jail. This has come as a shock to most of us. To know that he is not free brings sadness to the community who love Buju so much. We pray he is released and back with us soon.

Christmas Greetings

Christmas greetings from courts store. Mi miss you guys down there. Love you Merry Christmas to All and Happy New Year!!!!

Red Label Wine

Whey u say bout dis?

Bigga Soft Drinks

Bigga Soft Drink Commercial in Jamaica.

Bigga Soft Drinks Ja..
Watch the ad...

Welcome to Jamrock

Mi soon di deh darling. Mi soon come back sweet jamdung. One love Jamaica!
Jah bless Damian Marley wit de vibes Mon..watch & lissen.

Sorrel Drinks

With Christmas coming soon, it's time for some sorrel drinks. Sorrel is a plant that has beautiful red buds. When they are dried, you can make them into a fruitful drink. It has a delicious taste that you will love. There are so many recipes for the sorrel drinks. Some people have their own special recipes and they like to keep them secret. The recipe usually includes Rum, ginger, sugar and of course Sorrel. Here is a video of the process. Hope you try it for the Christmas holiday.

Selah Sue

I found this girl on youtube and I think she is cool. Selah Sue, has a great voice coming from Belgium. lissen to her sing..love her music.

Wray and Nephew

There was a fire at the Wray and Nephew Rum plant. When I heard the news I thought the plant had burned down and there would be no rum for christmas. There is no need to worry though. The fire was in a warehouse that contained barrels. There will be RUM for Christmas after all. Whew! Rum is important in jamaica, because it is used for so many purposes. I will list some for you. Just to name a few. Here is a video of the fire at the plant.
Sorrel drinks
Fruit Cake,Rum cake
Bread Pudding


more info on fire

Some Fun Facts about Jamaica

Did you know...


DID YOU KNOW THAT…


Jamaica –a island in the Caribbean- probably is the first place you think of for a perfect beach holiday. It is known as the “Little Jewel in the Caribbean”.Jamaica has 120 lakes and rivers…


DID YOU KNOW THAT…


Linford Christie,who is a former British sprinter, was born on April 2, 1960, in Saint Andrew, Jamaica. Linford Christie was one of the best sprinters in the 1980s and 1990s.


DID YOU KNOW THAT...


Jamaica became the second Caribbean country to elect a female prime minister. Her name: Portia Simpson-Miller.She was elected prime minister in 2006.


DID YOU KNOW THAT…


Jamaica is the birthplace of Bob Marley, who was one of the best singers of all time.People all over the world wanted to meet this incredible singer. He died on May 11, 1981 in Miami (USA), but today the people of Jamaica still think of him with great respect.


DID YOU KNOW THAT…


Jamaica has more olympic medals than Portugal, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Iceland, Singapur and Kuwait combined.It has competed in the Summer Olympic Games 15 times (London-1948, Helsinki-1952, Melbourne-1956, Rome-1960,Tokyo-1964, Mexico City-1968, Munich-1972, Montreal-1976, Moscow-1980, Los Angeles-1984, Seoul-1988, Barcelona-1992, Atlanta-1996, Sydney-2000, and Athens-2004).


DID YOU KNOW THAT…


Naomi Cambpell, who is a British supermodel, has Jamaican ancestry.


DID YOU KNOW THAT…


Jamaica hosted the 1966 British Empire & Commonwealth Games.


DID YOU KNOW THAT…


Jamaica has many idols: Marlene Ottey (sportswoman), Bob Marley (singer), Grace Jones (singer, actress and supermodel), Peter Tosh (singer), Diana King (singer), and Cheryl Lynn (singer).


DID YOU KNOW THAT…


Tessa Sanderson was the first British black woman to win an olympic gold medal.She won the gold medal at the 1984 Olympics in the javelin competiton. Tessa Sanderson was born on March 14, 1956, in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica.She later became a British citizen…


DID YOU KNOW THAT…


Like Domica, Trinidad & Tobago, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Barbados, Antigua & Barbuda, and Grenada, Jamaica is a democracy in the world.


DID YOU KNOW THAT…


Jamaica is a beautiful island in the Caribbean and is sunny all year round. Although it has competed in the Winter Olympic Games 5 times.


(Writer of this article)
Alejandro Guevara Onofre: Alejandro, best known as “Alex”, is a freelance writer.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alejandro_Guevara_Onofre

Sunday Rice and Peas

Me seh me nah av Sunday dinner wid out mi Rice and Peas! Com see de recipe and mak u sum rice and peas. Jamaican's love to have this with their Sunday meal. This can go with Curry Chicken, Pork and any stewed meat. Just watch the video for a few simple steps to making your own rice and peas!

It's Friday!

Mi Love Jamaican Beef Patties

Mi seh me love beef pattie. Wen mi seh love dem. Me mean mi love dem so... so much! Me nyam dem off wen me go down ja. yum.

If you neva had a beef pattie in jamaica or anywhere else. You should try one and see how wonderful they taste. The picture above is what a jamaican beef pattie looks like. I love to have one and get me a Ting to drink with it. Ting is a soda that is made in jamaica. Ting is a grapefruit soda, it's very popular in jamaica. Click on the juici patties link to see more..

Juicy Patties

Things you com cross

I com cross this video and thought i wud post it. Look pon dis young girl how she a dance like a jamaican pickney. Im jus saying....wats up wid dat. She doing her thing for sure. Here she is! The song she is dancing to is african not jamaican but she is a good dancer.

Shippin Barrels

This has been on my mind for a weeks now. I want to send down a barrel with some things in it. I think that my barrel may not get there before xmas, because I haven't started to pack it yet. If you want to pack a lot of things to send to jamaica. Then this is a way to send things down at a cheaper price. I went to my local West Indian store(or Caribbean store). You can find them there and most of the time, they will cost around $30. The price to send.. can be like $75 bucks. The store that Im dealing wit said, that they will charge for someone to pick it up at my house. They said $40 to pick up. Well I'm not giving them my $40 dollars. Come on Mon!

I will get the barrel and pack it, so I know how much stuff I can put in it. I will unpack it and take it to the store. I just pack all the stuff I'm going to ship in my car trunk. When I get to the store I pack the barrel and lock it up. Why pay them more then necessary. But it's up to you. How you want to do it. That is just how I plan to do it. It's been some time since I have sent one down. I'm planning to spend some time there, and I want to make sure I have my essentials while Im there. Not that you can't get things in ja. But they might run you a bag a money. You get me. Anyway. I will post some more links on sites for shopping ect. Get your barrel now and check see how long they take to send it down for you.

Enjoying the Holidays

I enjoy the holidays and love to eat all the good foods out there. Some people can cook mon! You can eat nuf food during the xmas time. Try to taste everyting out there lol. I may post some recipes on here and things that a going on during the xmas. stay tuned to that. ok have a great day everyone. peace. soon come back!

Coconut Drops Recipe

I found the recipe! I hope you try them. They are a delightful sweet snack that has ginger and coconut in it. Yummy!

COCONUT DROPS (cut cake)

1 Dry Coconut

1 lb. Brown Sugar

1 tbsp Grated Ginger

¼ tsp Salt

3 cups Water

1 tsp. Vanilla Flavoring


Method:

Remove coconut flesh from the shell using a knife. Cut up coconut into ¼” pieces, please don’t measure the pieces when you do this, just estimate as close as possible.

Rinse in cold water to remove the small leftover shell pieces. Bring water to boil in a saucepan, and then add all ingredients. Allow to boil for about 40 minutes on high.

Stir the pot occasionally with a wooden spoon to let the sugar keep from binding too fast. When the brew starts to develop some consistency, remove by spoonfuls and place on a greased surface.

Wait until the drops are cool, in about 20 minutes, then serve as a snack.


special thanks to these sites for recipes and photos (jamaicamix.com),(jamaica-recipes.com pass it on.

Bird Catcher

Pass by you once or twice..
drop you a line of kindness
thought you knew what that meant
nah... now you sayin sometin but
aint talkin bout nothin
let me flip you sometin if
you get my drift.
let me pen it to you so
you una stand.
wait deh while you signify
im here to rectify. give
you my words like lyrics
to a song. having you
singin like the canary you
are. hol on... im a easy back don't
want to give you to much.
come catch this last flip
to you. come get you some
and be my bird catcher..

I love Poetry

I really do love Poetry. I love how the words come from deep thoughts you have. I love the connection that I feel when I hear spoken word. My mind gravitates to unknown places. I love the tempo of rhyming or simplistic flow as the words come together with timing. Some people don't understand the poet. But the audience that does knows the feeling they get when they hear good free flowing poems. I love poetry. It's what I love to do, when I feel like it. I will write some here. You may like or not.

Coconut Drops

I'm looking for a recipe for Coconut Drops. I want to post a good one on here. As soon as I find one, I will post it here. They are very sweet and tasty. You will love them when you try them. Me soon come back wit de recipe.

Many Rivers To Cross

I love this song and I found this version that Lenny Kravitz has done. Jimmy Cliff sang the original version. I like both versions and I thought Lenny did a good job in his remake. I love both artist and thought I would post this song. It's one of my favorites.

Jerk Turkey

Thanksgiving is coming up in a few days.. And everyone is getting ready to cook their Turkey's and pull out the Old recipes. I found a recipe for Jerk Turkey and thought I would post it here. Now, remember that jerk seasoning is spicy and if you like spicy foods then this would be great for you to try.

Preparation Time: 30 - 45 minutesCooking/Baking Time: 3 1/2-4 hours Serves/Yields: 6-8

INGREDIENTS 12 lbs. turkey, remove giblets 3 Tbsps. jerk seasoning
1/2 cup soya sauce 2 Tbsps. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup chopped onions, eskallion & thyme or as needed.

METHOD: Wash Turkey with some lemon/lime. This will remove the raw taste or smell.
Pat dry turkey inside out. Combine and add the jerk seasoning, soya sauce, garlic, parsley, salt, onions, eskallion & thyme to rub over turkey inside and out, thoroughly. Stuff turkey with your choice of stuffings. Mix the lemon juice with the olive oil and brush over the turkey. Place the turkey in a baking dish and cover with aluminium foil. Bake for 30 minutes then, reduce the temperature to 325°F /160°C and bake for a further 3 1/2 hours. Remove the aluminium foil, about 30 minutes before total cooking time. Turkey is ready when golden brown. Good Luck and Enjoy!

The Jamaica I Love

I love jamaica, with its beautiful beaches an magnificient countryside. It's a place I call home when I can get away. I miss the days when I would sit on the veranda and watch as neighbors pass on their daily excursions. Those days are gone and the life I had with that mate. Life changes and gives us so many opportunities. Things seem to go at a slower pace in Jamaica. I love listening to the sounds that surround you and can give you such inner peace. While you sit back and read a book or enjoy your favorite refreshment. If you find you need a break from things and enjoy being in the native Jamaica. It is a experience you will never want to forget.

10 Funny Love Quotes

1. I know that somewhere in the Universe exists my perfect soulmate -- but looking for her is much more difficult than just staying at home and ordering another pizza.

~Alf Whit~


2. I was nauseous and tingly all over. I was either in love or I had smallpox.

~Woody Allen~

3. Gravitation can not be held responsible for people falling in love.

~Albert Einstein~

4. There is a place you can touch a woman that will drive her crazy. Her heart.


~Melanie Griffith, Milk Money~


5. I recently read that love is entirely a matter of chemistry. That must be why my wife treats me like toxic waste.

~David Bissonette~

6. Love is grand; divorce is a hundred grand.

~Unknown~

7. Happiness is the china shop; love is the bull.

~H. L. Mencken~

8. What the world really needs is more love and less paper work.


~Pearl Bailey~

9. You can't buy love, but you can pay heavily for it.

~Henny Youngman~

10. You can't put a price tag on love, but you can on all its accessories.

~Melanie Clark~