Jamaica Taste the Island: History, Culture, Cuisine

By Sheila R. Smart

Enjoy savory, exotic, mouthwatering authentic Jamaican cuisine. JAMAICA TASTE THE ISLAND features a medley of easy-to-prepare recipes. The Book also offers a brief, but momentous journey through Jamaica’s unique historical foundation, rich culture and legendary grandeur.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Aug 5, 2019
• ISBN: 9781796018356

Sheila R. Smart

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Sheila R. Smart has authored several inspirational books for adults and children, namely, Unbridled -Taming the Bully, My Moments with God, In His Presence, The Donkey’s Tale, Willie the Curious Panda, Jacob’s Well, How I Met that Special Man and Where’er the Wind Blows, a cornucopia of poems. Her writings have also appeared in magazines related to children and teen issues.

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Copyright © 2019 by Sheila R. Smart. 760389

ISBN:           Softcover           978-1-7960-1836-3

         Hardcover          978-1-7960-1837-0

                     EBook                978-1-7960-1835-6

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Rev. date: 08/02/2019

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Contents

A Tribute

With Gratitude

Yearning

Introduction

A Peek

Culture, Traditions & Etiquette

Recipes

Gallery

Recipe Guide

A

APPETIZERS

Baked Spicy Coconut Shrimp

Baked Spicy Plantains

Banana Fritters

Fried Green Plantains

Jamaican Beef Patties

Peppered Crayfish

Saltfish Fritters (Stamp & Go)

B

BEEF

Beef Stew with Mushrooms

Oxtail with Beans

BEVERAGES - THIRST QUENCHERS

Cucumber Apple Drink

Custard Apple Drink

Guava Apple Smoothie

Jamaican Carrot Juice

Jamaican Ginger Beer

Jamaican Rum Punch

Pina Colada Smoothie

Pineapple Ginger Drink

Pineapple Smoothie

Sorrel Drink

C

CHICKEN

Chicken Fricassee

Curried Chicken

Spicy Jerk Chicken

Spiced Roast Chicken

D

DESSERTS

Banana Walnut Bread

Coconut Cinnamon Bread

Coconut Raisin Buns

Cornmeal Pudding

Jamaican Black/FruitCake

Jamaican Egg Custard

Sweet Potato Pudding

F

FISH &SEAFOOD

Escoveitched Fried Fish

Garlic Shrimp

Jerk Salmon Steak

Jerk Shrimp and Coconut Sweet Rice

Spiced Baked Fish

Steamed Fish with Okras

Sweet Brown Stew Fish

M

MUTTON/LAMB

Curried Mutton/ Lamb

Roast Mutton

P

PORK

Jamaican Jerk Roast Pork

Jerk Baby Back Ribs

S

SIDE DISHES

Ackee Spaghetti Callaloo Medley

Fried Dumplings

Fried Irish Potato

Green Banana Salad

Jamaican Mixed Cabbage Salad

Jamaican Rice and Peas

Seasoned Rice with Mixed Vegetables

SOUPS

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Fish Soup (Tea)

Pepper Pot Soup

Red Peas Soup

V

VEGETARIAN DISHES

Baked Spicy Tofu

Steamed Rice with Mixed Vegetables

Tofu and Butter Beans

A Tribute

Our purpose on this earth is not achieved

until we teach others to recognize and

accomplish theirs.

Sheila R. Smart

My incredible mother, Clarice, was the epitome of sophistication, elegance and charm. She taught by her actions how to love, care, share, forgive, listen and be kind to others. After Father’s death, Mother single-handedly undertook her parenting responsibilities for my two siblings and I in a very brave and stouthearted manner. Not only did she shower us with unconditional love and provided a very privileged upbringing—piano and polo lessons, nannies, cooks, housekeepers, gardeners and chauffeurs—but ensured that we were grounded spiritually, educationally and socially.

Further, these teachings of the principles of life and gentility did not overshadow the knowledge she imparted in the art of preparing mouthwatering dishes unique to the Jamaican cuisine.

As the twenty-first anniversary of her departure from this life nears, I rejoice knowing that her life on earth was not wasted. Her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ moved her and her children to follow in His footsteps.

She has found a place of joy and rest. My mother is greatly missed.

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Mother

With Gratitude

Many thanks to my family and friends for their unwavering love and treasured loyalty, especially my dear son, Dr. Carl Smart, my daughter-in-law, Dr. Danette Smart and my grandchildren, Daniel Smart, Leah Smart and Danielle Jamieson-Ellis. You have always encouraged and supported my endeavors. I soar because of you. I am so blessed.

Dorothy Haas, Gwendolyn Lewis and Hope Chambers, my dear sisters. I am so blessed to have you in my life. Hope, I thank you for your patience, support and encouragement from conception, throughout, and to the birth of this book.

Karen Tamanji-Stein, my precious niece, who has tried and tasted the recipes and Carol Alexander, my precious niece, for lending a listening ear to my