Jamaican Living Memoir is designed to be an exposé on Jamaican culture. This blog will chronicle the journey, the adventures of one girl and her desire to explore and share her island experiences.
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Soursop :: A Natural Cancer Killer
Hey World!:)
I've been doing some research and i decided to share the information with you.
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The fruit in the picture above is called Soursop, here in Jamaica. But is also known by various names in different languages such as graviola in Portuguese, durian belanda in Malay, babana in Indonesian, guanabana in Spanish, gayubano in Philippines, and pawpaw (not to confuse with papaya) in Brazilian.
Extracts from the miraculous Graviola tree are 10,000 times stronger than chemo.
The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola’s “leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells”.
Also extracts from the tree were shown to effectively target and kill malignant cells in TWELVE (12) types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer.
Various parts of the graviola tree– including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Other benefits include alleviating migraine headache, diarrhea, cough, back pain, stress, high blood pressure and nerve ailment. Suffering from insomnia? Try drinking this tea before going to sleep.
Make tea from the leaves and bark. You can either use fresh leaves or dried ones. As the leaves are very potent, you only need one or two leaves for one person. You only need to steep the leaves in boiling water, just like making ordinary tea. The strength of the tea depends on the number of leaves and the length of time the leaves are left in the water.
Soooooooo i guess it couldn’t hurt to drink some soursop juice then huh?
Saturday, 7 July 2012
Music : Rise Above Profanity
Well i decided to leave you with another performace they did in 2010 on our local television station, Television Jamaica (TVJ) "Change A Life" concert. Enjoy!
No-Maddz : Troddin'
Hey World!:)
I'd like to introduce you (if you don't know them by now) to a pretty cool, no scratch that, an A-MAH-ZING group. Jamaicans may already recognize Oneil Peart, Everaldo Creary, Sheldon Sheppard and Chris Gordon as dub poetry group No-Maddz. Poo Puku Poo Puku Poo. Not only are they musically inclined and talented actors but they have a certain asthetic appeal which i really like!
Anywhere on the island i hear they'll be performing, i always drag my friends with me and "mysteriously" end up there lol. But i've always enjoyed listening to them perform and watch them enjoy their own performances. Plus it is almost like the energy displayed on stage, is passed on to the audience and you just "feel" it! Yeah i know, my description is kinda weird but i challenge you to go, go to one of their performance and "feel" the energy too. You'll be glad you did.:)
Check out their latest video launched June 2012 below titled "Sort Out Yuh Life Jamaica!"
Recently, Sheldon Sheppard (pictured above) took home the Best Actor prize at last weekend's American Black Film Festival (ABFF) for his role as a gangster with a conscience in
director Storm Saulter's Better Mus' Come.
Poo Puku Poo Puku Poo. Sort out yuh life Jamaica!:)
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Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Jamaican Stew Peas
Hey World!:)
Just felt like sharing my dinner with you. That is some good ol' Jamaican Stew Peas with Pigstail and a serving of fluffy white rice and cheesy bread (which is not Jamaican but i just had to fulfill my cheesy bread craving). #yum
Just felt like sharing my dinner with you. That is some good ol' Jamaican Stew Peas with Pigstail and a serving of fluffy white rice and cheesy bread (which is not Jamaican but i just had to fulfill my cheesy bread craving). #yum
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Monday, 21 May 2012
Chris Blackwell's Goldeneye Resort
Hey World!:)
Founder of Island Records has created an oasis on the property where Ian Fleming built his vacation home
Founder of Island Records has created an oasis on the property where Ian Fleming built his vacation home
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/chris-blackwell-goldeneye-resort-jamaica-unhurried-luxury-article-1.1074366#ixzz1vUF2Wmaa
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Saturday, 5 May 2012
Private Sector on board for Jamaica 50
The ‘Jamaica 50’ Secretariat will be receiving valuable support from private sector marketers as it begins ramping up publicity on celebratory activities.
Director of the Secretariat, Robert Bryan, told a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (May 1) that efforts to co-opt support from private sector professionals and companies for the activities is far advanced and the public should soon see a roll out of this effort.
“We are working with quite a few persons already and in fact, some of them are engaged in the delivery of key components of the programme. A lot of companies have volunteered their marketing departments to assist us in doing quite a bit of this. We’ve made use of some of those offers and as we go along we’ll involve others,” he said.
Support is also coming from the organisers of already established activities, which will be held in the summer, such as Sumfest, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Military Tattoo, the National Athletics trials and the ‘Fun in the Son’ gospel concert.
“The idea is that we want to ramp up the whole marketing and positioning for the celebration,” Mr. Bryan told JIS News.
He informed that “there are some corporate bodies that will be doing specific activities to mark and celebrate Jamaica 50 and there are some companies that their history is part and parcel of Jamaica’s history and they intend to position and make sure that the whole world knows. Those elements will be tied together, published on websites and become part of the roll-out of information we feel comfortable with.”
He said that the Social Development Commission (SDC) has been asked to utilise its vast and intricate island-wide network to spearhead and coordinate a volunteer programme for Jamaica 50 and coming out of that effort, the Secretariat has been receiving numerous e-mails from persons and organisations offering their services.
Mr. Bryan said that most of the fundamental elements of the programme have been finalised and while requests have been coming in “we’re not going to be able to do everything”.
“We have to focus on a few things and try to do them well, that’s the reality of it. The job is to get to the point where everybody realises and accepts that that is where we are given the time."
By O. Rodger Hutchinson, JIS PRO
Thursday, 03 May 2012
Music: How Deep Is Your Love
Hey World!:)
This is the song i've been listening to all day [while studying ssshhhhh]. This track is How Deep Is Your Love by Sean Paul featuring Kelly Rowland, from Sean Paul's fifth studio album Tomahawk Technique. Click the link and get yourself a copy of his album.
Enjoy!
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Special Hennessy Cognac for Jamaica 50
Hey World!:)
The Hennessy brand has come on board to celebrate Jamaica 50 with us by producing Special Limited Edition bottles of the Hennessy Cognac. Yeah!!! *back flips* Earlier this week Maurice Richard Hennessy (pictured above), an eight generation descendant and an ambassador of the brand was on the island to launch the Very Special (VS) Limited Edition bottles at the French Embassy in Jamaica on Monday, April 30, 2012.
Oh yes, did i forget to mention that this will only be sold in Jamaica?! Hahaha. Well afterall, as Jamaicans we are the trendsetters for the Hennessy Cognac in the Caribbean, so why not do a lil summin special for us.^_^
Also as a part of the Jamaica 50 celebrations, Hennessy Jamaica and J. Wray & Nephew Limited will also be running a bartender competition to find the Hennessy very special Jamaica 50 official cocktail. The deadline has now passed but it is worthwhile to remember the dates for the finals.
The Hennessy Bartender Competition regional finals will take place in Ocho Rios at Ocean’s 11 on April 16, in Montego Bay at Pier 1 on April 17 (for Montego Bay and Negril) and in Kingston at Macau on April 19. The winners of the three regional finals will compete in the grand finals on April 24 at J. Wray & Nephew Limited in Kingston.
But how could i possibly leave without giving you a Hennessy Cocktail recipe to wet your appetite:
The Hennessy Soda
1 oz Hennessy1 oz Lemonade
A dash of Lime Juice
2 Thin Slices of Cucumber
Garnish with Slice of Lime
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1.5 oz Hennessy
3.5 oz Apple Juice (cloudy)
Ice Cubes
Garnish with freshly sliced Apple
Monday, 30 April 2012
M A R L E Y : The Life, Music & Legacy of Bob Marley
Hey World!:)
The Bob Marley Documentary is here and in theatres near you! Have you watched it as yet?! Take a peek at the documentary trailer above. The documentary is now in the theatres and On Demand. I am currently pacing myself where school and the rest of my life is concerned right now, so i will wait and watch it May 17. ^_^
Check the following links to purchase the Official Soundtrack for the Documentary:
Bob Marley was a very wise man and his philosophy on life, love and people is really that piece which is missing from most people. Below are the quotes i've carried with me:
“Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life
you're living?”
“The people who were trying to make this world worse are not taking the day off. Why should I?”
"My life is only important if me can help plenty."
“You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect - you aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break - her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she's not there.”
“Love the life you live. Live the life you love.”
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.”
“Don't worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be alright”
Look at that gorgeous smile!:)
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National Dish
Hey World!:)
Breakfast today was really really good, i just had to share it with you. Above is Jamaica's National Dish-- Ackee and Saltfish, which was served with Roast Breadfruit. Yum! But some persons prefer eating Ackee and Saltfish (Codfish) with fried dumplings (also called johnny cakes), boiled dumplings, boiled green bananas, yam, bread, bammy or white rice (which i recently learned of).
This is normally a breakfast or brunch meal. If you vacation on the island, the hoteliers will ensure that you have the choice for some ackee and saltfish atleast once from their daily menu. It is highly requested from visitors to the island while on vacation.
However, ackee is a seasonal fruit so when you need that ackee fix check your local foodstores, the West Indian isle in Walmart for this canned product from Grace Foods.
I can assure you that if it is not eaten throughout the year, every family has it on their tables at Christmastime with some hot cocoa!:)
Ackee and Saltfish is a must have! So try some today!
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Monday, 23 April 2012
Patwa Huh?
Hey World!:)
Meme Chat... Patwa?! is going to be a new feature where i will post words, sayings or proverbs in my Jamaican dialect, Patios (pronounced Pat-wa) as well as explain the meaning of the word or phrase. This feature is in honour (yes, that is the correct spelling of honour, we use British English) of our Jamaica 50 celebrations!
I'll post this feature every monday. Here is the first of this lil series:)
"When chubble tek yuh, pikney shut fit yuh"
Explanation: When we are in trouble, we appreciate whatever help we can get to extricate ourselves. This is so, even if under normal circumstances we would have thought such help woefully inadequate.
Music: This Is The Land Of My Birth
Lyrics
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Aah, Aah, Aah
This is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.
I will never leave her shores, I will never run away.
I will always believe in the black, the green, the gold I say.
All nations greater for their trials, we must face the test of time,
And our people they are strong and we going to get along.
Though some people say we are poor, but the progress you make my friend is not always how rich you are.
I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.
Let us stop for a minute, count our blessings one by one.
We should never be disloyal, but stand up and keep strong.
My Jamaica is a beautiful island, she is the pearl of the Caribbean Seas and our people they are free, no oppression there to see.
With the prettiest women there be. And the hills, and the plains and the rivers and the valleys always beckon to me.
I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Aah, Aah, Aah
Miss Tourist, Mr. Tourist, leave your land and come.
Tarry here for a while, and have a bath in the warm warm sun.
We will share our land with you. Our people they are true, they will want to be with you.
They will love, they will help, they will give, if you wish my friend you can live.
You will be a happier one in the land of the rising sun.
I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.
I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.
Let us stop for a minute, count our blessings one by one.
We should never be disloyal, but stand up and keep strong.
My Jamaica is a beautiful island, she is the pearl of the Caribbean Seas and our people they are free, no oppression there to see.
With the prettiest women there be. And the hills, and the plains and the rivers and the valleys always beckon to me.
I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Aah, Aah, Aah
Miss Tourist, Mr. Tourist, leave your land and come.
Tarry here for a while, and have a bath in the warm warm sun.
We will share our land with you. Our people they are true, they will want to be with you.
They will love, they will help, they will give, if you wish my friend you can live.
You will be a happier one in the land of the rising sun.
I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.
I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.
- By Eric Donaldson
Thursday, 19 April 2012
I Am Proudly Celebrating Jamaica 50!
Hey World!
This year is a milestone year for Jamaica, so i know it's gonna be HUUUUUGE! Every event or celebration this year is just gonna MAAAAJOR!!!! Our National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. And this year will be our fiftieth anniversary. While we celebrate, our memories of our past trials and our achievements will be a definate inspiration for us moving forward.
NOW for the juicy tidbits, I myself am anxiously waiting for the London 2012 Olympic Games (specifically the athletics segment from August 3-12, 2012), where our Jamaican athletes will take center stage and WOW the world [again]. However for others, i know their list of big moments this year includes but is not limited to the following:
NOW for the juicy tidbits, I myself am anxiously waiting for the London 2012 Olympic Games (specifically the athletics segment from August 3-12, 2012), where our Jamaican athletes will take center stage and WOW the world [again]. However for others, i know their list of big moments this year includes but is not limited to the following:
- April 26- 29 -- Expo Jamaica 50, National Indoor Sports Arena, Jamaica
- April 28- 29 -- Kingston Pon Di River, Literary, Arts & Music Festival, Boone Hall Oasis, Stony Hill, Jamaica
- May 5 -- Jamaica Invitational Athletic Meet, National Stadium
- May 23 -- National Labour Day
- May 28 -- 9th Annual Palm Beach Jerk Caribbean Culture Festival, Florida, USA
- June 21 -- Jamaica 50 Ladies Day Royal Ascot, United Kingdom
- July 1 -- International Reggae Day Street Party, New Kingston, Jamaica
- July 15- 21 -- Reggae Sumfest 2012, Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica (Remember to book your hotel rooms early)
- July 25- August 6 -- O2 AEG London Program (Six Day Jamaica Music Festival, Bob Marley Exhibition, Jamaica House @ the Bubble, Brixton Splash)
- August 1 -- Emancipation Day
- August 1- 5 -- Establish Jamaica 50 Independence Jubilee Village JCDC
- August 1 -- Augus Fair & Reggae Night
- August 2 -- Mello Go Roun
- August 3 -- Independence Nostalgia + World Reggae Dance Festival
- August 4 -- Jamaica Praise, Indoor Sports Center
- August 4 -- Oliver Samuels presents Jamaica 50th Independence Celebration, Roberto Clemente State Park, Bronx, New York
- August 5 -- Independence Street Parade, Indoor Sports Center
- August 5 -- Independence Grand Gala, Indoor Sports Center
- August 6 -- Independence Day
- August 3-6 -- Dream Weekend, Negril (Remember to book your hotel rooms early)
- August 11 -- Independence Gala: Jamaica Land We Love, Toronto
Usain Bolt Tracks & Records
Hey World!:)
Sooooooooooo in a couple days i will be heading to Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records restaurant for my friends birthday dinner so look out for my review and pics to come! You can add them on facebook, here, so that you get up-to-date info on their specials.
NB*: Usain does look pretty handsome in the above pic ^_^ plus that's a pretty decent & simple YSL shirt!
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Wednesday, 11 April 2012
These are my confessions ^_^
*singing* These are my confessions, just when i thought i said all i could say.......
Hey World!:)
Soooooooooooooooooo i did go to Ochi Rios for Easter Weekend, to "relax" with ma cousins!;)
I think i look very relaxed, and while there i saw two (2) of my friends. *happy dance*
Hey World!:)
Soooooooooooooooooo i did go to Ochi Rios for Easter Weekend, to "relax" with ma cousins!;)
I think i look very relaxed, and while there i saw two (2) of my friends. *happy dance*
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Easter Bubbling
Hey Guys!
Just leaving you with two (2) hot tracks. The first is from Konshens - Gyal a bubble, to get you in the mood for the weekend;)
Go turn up the volume on your speakers, no actually BLAST IT [from 2:12] and let the music take you over, practice your moves LOL:) and enjoy!
The second track is from Mr Vegas - Bruck it down.
Easter in JA
Hey World! *waves* :)
So apart from going to church during Easter and making sacrifices during Lent, one major thing for Jamaicans at this time of the year [apart from eating bun & cheese lol] is traveling to Ocho Rios for Easter Weekend. Reason?! To party ofcourse!
Below are just a few of the parties which patrons look forward to every year at Easter:
However, how i will be spending my Easter weekend is exactly as below:(...... I am really tempted to go to Ochi though sooooooo who knows, maybe in my next post i'll be confessing that i actually went and i didn't do that which i ought to have done^_^
So apart from going to church during Easter and making sacrifices during Lent, one major thing for Jamaicans at this time of the year [apart from eating bun & cheese lol] is traveling to Ocho Rios for Easter Weekend. Reason?! To party ofcourse!
Below are just a few of the parties which patrons look forward to every year at Easter:
And the new comer on the Ochi block, Chocolate Bunnies, which should be happening now. I wonder how it's going....
However, how i will be spending my Easter weekend is exactly as below:(...... I am really tempted to go to Ochi though sooooooo who knows, maybe in my next post i'll be confessing that i actually went and i didn't do that which i ought to have done^_^
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