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Recipe: Jamaican jerk chicken, rice and peas and callaloo

Inspired by the time I spent in Jamaica last year, I recently made my own jerk chicken with rice and peas and callaloo. Here are the recipes I used: Jerk chicken Since I visited Jamaica last year, I’ve really missed the taste of authentic jerk chicken. After a couple of attempts to make it ‘from […] Read more…

Recipe: Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas

Jerk chicken with rice and peas

Inspired by the time I spent travelling in Jamaica recently, I had a go at making my own jerk chicken with rice and peas. There are lots of different recipes for jerk chicken, most of which include rum. I eventually settled upon one I found on the SAVEUR website (dedicated to world food). I made a fresh jerk […] Read more…

Food To Feel Good About at M&S – A Recipe Review

Portobello mushroom burger with ricotta and rocket slaw M&S will be showcasing their summer produce at the Royal Welsh Show from 21st – 24th July, at a stand focusing upon animal welfare and conservation. The stand will offer a range of activities for children including a conservation quiz, observation bee hive, active beetle bank and […] Read more…

Product review: Clarks Maple Syrup

I was recently sent a free sample of Clarks Maple Syrup to review. Based in Newport, South Wales, family-run Clarks Maple Syrup is the UK’s best-selling maple syrup brand and offers several different varieties of syrup. I received a 180ml bottle each of Clarks Original Maple Syrup (rrp £1.98) and Clarks No. 2 Amber Maple Syrup (rrp £2.99). Clarks Original Maple Syrup […] Read more…