Chef Brian Lumley & fiancé Mishonie Swack. Photo Cred: The Jamaica Observer Google ‘Brian Lumley’ and you’ll find both the British fantasy author and the Jamaican culinary prodigy. Interestingly, both are shaping narratives in their own right, with fiction and the food scene as their respective canvases. For the latter, years of…
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In my mind, pakoras are synonymous with daawats (transliterated as “feast,” but used as “big food parties”). Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, pakoras are one of my favourite salty treats because they are a lazy cook’s dream. It takes less than 5 minutes to put the ingredients together, and you can shallow…
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One of the best things about being a bartender is never knowing what to expect. True, like any other job, there are your basic job expectations: be on time, dress for success, and, of course, that perennial favorite that anyone in the industry knows to be a blatant falsehood—the customer is always right. But, as…
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Have you ever been sure you were on the right path, so certain of your next move only to be distracted by a pair of buns? I can’t be the only one..right? I know what you’re probably thinking, and no, this isn’t about porn. Well, does #foodporn count? Ok, let me explain. My next article…
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I can picture my mom forcing me to eat just one last bite of Daal so she could finish off the pot and tidy up the kitchen. Her fingers puckered together in wait holding rice covered with daal and zeera seemed overwhelming when I was already so full, but now I happily eat far too…
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Summer is in full swing…and that means tea time! (Unless you’re a golfer, then I guess it’s tee time.) Here, we’re talking about freshly brewed, cool, refreshing beverages that are the best of both worlds–just a bit of sweet, subtle flavor and a nice little boost of caffeine that is a great alternative to that…
Read MoreStep 1: Cultivation On July 4th I walk to the water. At the Red Hook Stores in Brooklyn, what looks like the remains of rust weep out from the building’s sides like it’s releasing it’s sugars in the heat. I make my way to the pier and watch the water lap on the rocks, rhythmic.…
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Interview by Stephanie Eyocko. Photography by Eldred Bell If you take a stroll through Fells Point, you’ll be met with high-rise hotels, high-end retailers, Whole Foods, office buildings, and the harbor itself. The neighborhood is majority White and Blk Swan is a first of its “urban elevated,” kind. When you see the Black logo with…
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Lemonade in the summertime is like carb choices to a foodie: more, please! Four articles in and I realize I’ve been fortunate for my many ’riceless moments’ these last few months. Continuing on the streak of crepes, tacos, and creamy pastas, I decided to check out the menu for my next bite beforehand, then found…
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Scotch Egg are simple but feel elaborate; historic, and span nations. Traditionally, they are hard-boiled eggs nestled inside a tasty beef cover, coated with breadcrumbs and deep-fried until crispy.
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