It’s over. German Glory for the World Cup!

Germany gained their 4th star yesterday in a stunning match against Argentina in the World Cup 2014 finals staged at the historic, Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Though scoreless on both sides for full-time, it was a highly contested match all the way through. It was substitute, Mario Gotze in the 112th minute of extra time who made it happen for Germany, scoring a fantastic goal to win 1-0 aka One Love, a hot Bob Marley, as Jamaicans would say.

Congrats to the Germans! Russia 2018 next!

SuGa Lifestyle would like to thank all its readers, especially over the past few weeks from as far as Spain, Brazil, Bulgaria, Israel, Italy and India and the faithful readers from Canada, Barbados, UK, Cayman and ofcourse, Jamaica.  Stay tuned for more things to come in this sizzlin’ Summer.

Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

2 each – Chicken Breasts, boneless skinless

1 each – Green Bell Pepper, cored and seeded

1 medium – Onion

1 clove – Garlic, Minced

1/2 teaspoon – Dried Oregano

1 each – Tomato

2 tablespoon – Cooking Oil

8 each – 6″ Flour Tortillas

1/3 cup – Italian Dressing

Prep time is 45 min, serves 1.

Directions

1. Cut chicken breasts and green bell pepper into strips.

2. Cut onion and tomato into thin wedges.

3. Place chicken strips, green bell pepper strips, onion wedges, garlic, and oregano in a large bowl.

4. Pour the Italian dressing over the ingredients, and mix well.

5. Marinate, refrigerated, for 1 hour. Drain off oil.

6. Stir-fry in cooking oil until chicken is browned. Stir in the tomato wedges.

7. Wrap the tortillas in dampened paper towels.

8. Microwave on HIGH until softened (45-90 seconds).

9. Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture.

10. Serve with salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, beans or guacamole.

Recipe found with my android app.

Popcorn Chicken

Ingredients

1 pound – boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed no larger than a grape)

1 1/4 cup – flour

1 tablespoon – salt

1 teaspoon – black pepper

1 teaspoon – garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon – cayenne pepper

1 egg

1/2 cup – milk

1 oil for frying

Prep time is 15 min, serves 3.

Directions

1. In large skillet, heat about 1″ oil on med-high heat (needs to be around 335°)

2. In medium bowl, mix flour, salt, garlic and both peppers

3. In separate medium bowl, add egg & milk. Beat gently

4. Coat chicken in egg mixture then dredge in flour mixture

5. Fry in oil for 8-10 minutes (or until golden brown and chicken is cooked thoroughly)

6. Remove from oil; place on paper towels to drain excess oil

Recipe found with my android  app

 

Grilled Taco Burgers

Ingredients

1 pound – Hamburger

1 cup – Fretolay corn chips (Optional)

1/2 cup – Salsa or picante sauce

2 teaspoon – Chili Powder

1 teaspoon – Paprika

1 teaspoon – Seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon – Cumin

1/2 teaspoon – Dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon – Garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon – Onion powder

1/2 teaspoon – Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon – Cayenne pepper

Serves 4.

Directions

1. Place corn chips in a zip lock bag and crush fine or you can use a food processor (Optional)

2. Mix corn chips salsa (optional) and seasonings well. Then mix in the hamburger

3. When mixed, make 4 equal size patties (can be made a day in advance). Put a deep dimple in the center of the burger patties.

4. Set up your grill for Direct Heat. Grill 6 to 8 minutes per side, flip and cook another 5 or 6 minutes. Add a blended of cheese just before removing.

5. Let burgers rest for a few minutes then cut in half.

6. Heat flour tortilla shells briefly, add burger half add lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

Recipe found with my android recipes app. – Edited by Gabrielle Williams

Where to Watch the World Cup Finals in Kingston, Jamaica!

The World Cup is quickly coming to an end. Life will soon resume to normality and fans will become more productive at work, especially on Mondays. Disinterested wives or persons will rejoice. However, Sunday is the FINALS, what many have been waiting to see for a month. Who will win the trophy? Germany or Messi? I mean, Argentina. Also, where will you watch it?

There is clearly a need for another Sports bar in Kingston, Jamaica. But, lets look at the few options worth mentioning. Forget about Cuddyz and Tracks and Records, poor service and Tracks has topped it off with bad logistics for viewing. Triple Century has been bought out by a company for viewing, not completely sure if it’s for the Finals as well, but if the employees have packed it up all month long, what’s to stop them from doing the same on Sunday. The Liguanea Club Member’s Lounge for Members Only is not so bad, but I doubt they have enough seats for a final and depending on the weather that day, it may be too hot with no AC or fans, since it’s in an open environment.

A-Bar is for a younger demographic. Ribbiz will be sure to have a good vibe but falter with quality service in a crowd, which is guaranteed to be there. So it would be best to open doors with them to get a seat. Once you have a seat you should be fine because they have the best logistics when it comes to viewing TVs.

Now the Regency Bar and Lounge at the Terra Nova is a hot spot with great service. However, as for all bars mentioned you would have to reach early, especially since viewing is limited and logistics are not so great. If it is not a good look upon entry, be sure to try their neighbours, Monte Carlo Gaming Lounge, where there should be guaranteed seating and great service but not a great vibe, more on the quiet side, especially if you are looking to avoid raucous fans from another team.

So it probably all boils down to two options, The SportsMax Zone at the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) on Old Hope Road with a smooth, live, non-CVM feed or a House Viewing Party. The vibe at the CBA is exhilarating, service for both food and drinks at your fingertips, whether its a full house or not, logistics good, Halftime entertainment, games and prizes, but the spoiler is, for the Finals there will be a $1000JMD presold entry fee and $1500JMD charge at the gate. This is probably for crowd control, but I am sure it will be a full house regardless. Is it worth it? Yes, if you camp out from early and get your preferred seat. Otherwise, no. Head over to a friend’s house at your leisure or host your own viewing party. Note that if you copped that World Cup Schedule from Domino’s Pizza, you can get 2-for-1 pizzas from the coupons on the schedule. There is no place better than home. Controlled environment (depending on your friends’ sobriety), with  drinks, fun, food and friends.

Check out the Recipe option on the Right side bar of www.sugalifestyle.com for fun game day recipes for food, snacks and drinks. More to come!

Hope SuGa helped make your decision, have a great weekend!

Firey Hot Chicken Wings – The Healthy way

Ingredients

2 1/2 pound – Chicken Wings

5 tablespoon – Louisiana hot sauce

2 tablespoon – Vegetable oil

1 tablespoon – White vinegar

1/4 teaspoon – Garlic powder

Prep time is 30 min, serves 4.

Directions

1. Preheat broiler with rack positioned 6¨ from heating element.

2. In a medium mixing bowl combine hot sauce, oil, vinegar and garlic powder.

3. Place chicken wings on a broiling pan.

4. Using a pastry brush, coat the wings with sauce.

5. Broil the wings for a total of 14 minutes, 7 minutes on each side.

Recipe found with my android recipes app. 

It will be a Germany – Argentina Final !!! Check out this Mojito by the pitcher recipe & more to come!

Ingredients

1/2 cup – sugar

36 mint leave or adjust to your own taste

3 limes

2 1/8 pints – club soda or sprite

1 cup – rum like bacardi/vodka (again adjust to your own preference)

Prep time is 20 min, serves 6.

Directions

1. Muddle sugar and mint leaves together in pitcher until leaves are well broken down. Add limes and muddle until limes are juiced. Stir rum/vodka into sugar mixture; add club soda or sprite and stir until sugar is dissolved.

2. Serve in glasses and Top with crushed ice and mint leaves for garnish!

3. Enjoy 🙂

Recipe found with my android recipes app- Edited by Gabrielle Williams