Jackfruit Burger (Instagram photo: @the.plantry)

SUGA TASTER, KIMBERLY NESBETH BATTLES COVID CRAVINGS AND GOES PLANT-BASED!

by Brand JamaicaHealth & FitnessWhat's Hot
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Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth

Do you remember that Kimberly’s favourite dish is Smoked Pork Chops?! Let’s see how she enjoyed a plant-based meal from The Plantry!

Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth’s Ratings for The Plantry

Date and time of order: April 1, 2020

No. of orders: 2

NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum

Speed: ★★☆☆☆

Food quality: ★★★★★

Serving amount: ★★★★★

Packaging: ★★★★★

Value for $: ★★★★★

Suga Taster, Kimmy’s Breakdown!

During Love in the Time of Corona, many of us bought snacks we know we should stay away from, then binge ate them. Me? GUILTY!

After one week of this I was craving something healthy, but different. THE PLANTRY had been popping up on my Instagram and I took this opportunity to give them a try.

Their plant-based food options change weekly. Soups, salads, main dishes and sweet treats. You order and pay online, which helps significantly with reducing human interaction, and the food can be delivered or you can pick it up.

I ordered on Instagram, received an email with the invoice and made payment via squareup.com.

The menu was titled, ‘An Ode to Mexico’ the day that I ordered.

For JMD $1400, I got a small Split Pea Soup and Prickly Salad, a Nopales (type of cactus) Burrito, Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) and Non-Dairy Mango Ice cream. A starter, main course and dessert for $1,400! Value for money already.

I decided to pick up the order myself because I needed a little drive out after watching too much Corona news. I was promised it would be ready at noon. I got there at 1pm and it still wasn’t ready. For damage control she made me a small Jerked Jackfruit plus Bean Wrap with fresh Mango Chutney. It was so tasty that I actually stopped half way so I could give the other half to my boyfriend. All of a sudden, instead of anxiously waiting I was patiently and excitedly anticipating receiving my order.

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Jackfruit Burger (Instagram photo: @the.plantry)

At 2pm I was delving into my meal, so apologies, but no pics. The Soup, Salad, Elote and Burrito were DIVINE! Tasty, flavourful and filling!
So good I would definitely order again, but do delivery instead and plan for the delay.

What happened to the Ice-cream? The Ice-cream was not ready until two days later. Smooth and refreshing; as sweet as the perfect mango.

If you’re in office and still tied to a restricted Lunch time, this may not be for you. If you’re working from home, THE PLANTRY is definitely worth your time. Just mentally prepare for a possibly long wait.

The Plantry
Location: Kingston, Ja.
Ph: 876.518.1642
Instagram @the.plantry

Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Cake by Kuk Up Kreations

Kuk Up Kreations Celebrates 10 Years!

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and CaterersFoodpornRestaurant Reviews & RatingsWhat's Hot
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Cake by Kuk Up Kreations

Suga Lifestyle congratulates Kuk Up Kreations for 10 years in the Pastry, Cake and Catering business and for hitting 10,000 followers last week on Instagram!

A cake by Kuk Up Kreations is usually the highlight of many birthday, christening, baby and bridal shower celebrations that I have been to. Their cakes not only look good, but taste great too. You’ll experience the right amount of richness in flavour and moisture as you cut on the inside.

With Social Distancing in light of Covid-19, families and loved ones still find a way to celebrate special occasions with smaller gatherings.

Smaller gatherings call for smaller cakes, well sometimes. Either way, Kuk Up Kreations has started to make 5-inch cakes for you! They are available for same day orders in Chocolate, Red Velvet and Vanilla.

Check out Kuk Up Kreations Today!

Kuk Up Kreations

Pastry, Cakes and Catering 

Location: Shop #1 Mid Spring Shopping Centre at 134C Constant Spring Road, Kingston. Ja.

Ph: 876-854-0085 (Head Office); 876-633-5609 (Kuk Up Outlet)

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @kukupkreations; @kukupoutlet

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Thoughtful, Handcrafted Cards for Brighter Days Ahead

by Brand Jamaica

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When someone special to you receives a card from Roseberry Paper Company, they are not only surprised at how appealing and unique the card is, but it instantly comes to their mind that this card is a keeper. A card they can have on display for quite some time, or put in a special place so they can look back at it from time to time.

These unique, handcrafted, handmade cards are by Nakeeta Nembhard, owner of Roseberry Paper Company.

Would you like to show someone your appreciation in a less extravagant way, which still matters and shows the person you value them?

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Perfect! Perhaps even let someone know you are thinking of them with the hope of brighter days.

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Also, just a little reminder amidst the current crisis that Mother’s Day is less than a month away and I am sure if we can’t treat Mom to a Spa Day or a special Dinner at a restaurant, the thought definitely counts and what better way than ordering a card from Roseberry Paper Company. If it’s too early, that’s ok. Save the contact and browse Roseberry Paper Company’s page anyway!

Check out Roseberry Paper Company today!

In these times, our small businesses are facing hard times, but are still empathetic and finding the safest ways to offer us deals and things we need. Follow Suga Lifestyle, as our local talented artisans, savvy local business owners and ongoing deals are continuously highlighted.

Buy Local, Buy Jamaican 🇯🇲

XoXo,
Suga 💖

Roseberry Paper Company
Instagram: @roseberrypapercompany
Email: [email protected]

By: Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Say Yes to Fresh and Support our Local Farmers

by Brand JamaicaHealth & FitnessInformationWhat's Hot
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Instagram Photo: @radajm

Our Tourism sector is at an all time low, so our farmers have not been able to sell their produce to hotels. The Government of Jamaica has been assisting our farmers to market their produce. According to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries made an immediate injection of $240 million for the purchase of excess produce from farmers! #SugaSnaps

RADA is currently active in the fields identifying farmers with excess produce. Trade Winds Citrus in Bog Walk, St. Catherine pioneered this charge by utilizing their excess produce of tomatoes in the National School Feeding Programme.

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Trade Winds Citrus in Bog Walk, St. Catherine (Instagram Photo: @radajm)

Bellefield Restaurant and Bar in Montego Bay not only has Lunch Specials, Curbside Pick up and Delivery, but a commendable, hassle free service, marketing fresh produce in ‘Bellefield Curbside Bundles’ to support our local farmers who can no longer sell at the market or to the hotels. Curbside Bundles also include value packs from Best Dressed Chicken!

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Instagram Photo: @bellefield876
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Instagram Photo: @bellefield876

Grow What We Eat, Eat What We Grow

Help our Farmers to stay encouraged despite the challenges being faced during COVID-19 #FarmFresh #SupportLocal

Interested in purchasing Agricultural Produce? Please Contact:

Ansel Golaub: 876-383-8428
Glastonbury Purveyors: 876-381-0203
Fruits & Veg Basket Deal: 876-482-8921
Farmers at your Steps: 876-895-2447

RADA

Instagram: @radajm

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Bellefield Restaurant and Bar

Location: Bellefield Great House, Fairfield Ave, Montego Bay

Ph: 876-952-2382

Instagram: @bellefield876

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Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess

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#tbt to the Best Photo Capturing Buju in Concert

by Brand Jamaica

#tbt to Buju’s 1st return to stage at the National Stadium in Jamaica last March 16, 2019 and the best photo I’ve seen that captured the moment!

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This photo was printed on canvas and signed by Buju Banton himself, who also ordered a copy!

Who’s the man behind the lens with his height to his advantage?

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Jamaican, Tennyson Arnold on one of his many trips around the world.

I have had the pleasure of living vicariously through the vivid images captured by Tennyson, who has taken his hobby, Photography and turned it into one of his careers.

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Singapore at night by Tennyson a.k.a ten80p.

Those of us who know him also know his highlighted focus, his wife, who is a natural beauty.

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Ashleigh Arnold, photographed by ten80p.

Check out more Photography by Tennyson and see life and the world through his lens. Keep his contact for bookings in the future too!

Photography by Tennyson 

Lifestyle Photographer

Instagram: @ten80p_photography

By: Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Check out Mira Botanicals for your Personal Care Needs!

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot
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Helen DaCosta, owner of Mira Botanicals at Suga Lifestyle’s Christmas Connection on December 15, 2019 at The Jamaica Pegasus.

How is your Personal care going while in quarantine? Remember to take care of yourselves and you can support small and local businesses at the same time.

Mira Botanicals has a stock of all Natural Handmade Body Oils, Scrubs and Soaps, Deodorants, Bath bombs & Accessories at reasonable prices!

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Do you know all the benefits of Using Castor Oil?

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Castor Oil from Mira Botanicals.

1. Castor oil can be used as a laxative/remedy for constipation.

2. Castor oil can soothe dry skin and can be used as a massage oil.

3. Castor oil can be used to treat try hair, enrich the scalp and prevent hair fall, resulting in healthy, shiny Hair. It is an elixir for beautiful hair and supple skin.

4. Castor oil contains Vitamin E, proteins and Omega 6 fats.

5. Castor oil is also known for its anti-bacterial properties.

6. Castor oil clears acne, treats wrinkles and cures styes (localized infections in the eyelids that causes tender, red bumps near the edge of the lids).

Mira Botanicals also offers Recyclables and straight out of the DaCosta Kitchen, PEPPER SAUCES!

Check out Mira Botanicals today!

In these times, our small businesses are facing hard times, but are still empathetic and finding the safest ways to offer us deals and things we need. Follow Suga Lifestyle, as our local talented artisans, savvy local business owners and ongoing deals are continuously highlighted.

Buy Local, Buy Jamaican 🇯🇲

XoXo,
Suga 💖

Mira Botanicals

Instagram: @mirabotanicalsja

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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You can still Order your Jamaican Lunches from Oak Kitchen!

by Brand JamaicaFoodpornInformationRestaurant Reviews & Ratings
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You can feast your eyes and eat this lunch today! [Ig Photo – @oakwineandcocktail]
Call Oak Kitchen to Order your Jamaican Lunches and Wraps for takeout, delivery or curbside pick up! #SugaEndorsed

Oak Kitchen

Oak Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge
Location: Unit #5, 8 Hillcrest Avenue. 
Kingston 6, Jamaica

Ph: 876-649-5096

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @oakwineandcocktail

 

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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The Award-Winning Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and CaterersFoodpornRestaurant Reviews & Ratings
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View from the Veranda at Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove. (Photo: Suga Lifestyle)

Add the award-winning Restaurant, Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove to your Post Covid-19 Bucket List!

I had a wonderful experience there a few years ago and I am overdue to return.

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Traditional Jamaican dish served for Breakfast at Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)

Christopher’s serves locally sourced gourmet fare such as farm to table greens and freshly caught seafood on an ocean-view veranda.

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Freshly caught Lobster delivered to Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)
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Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove’s award-winning Chef Conroy Arnold. (Photo: www.christophersjamaica.com)

Their award-winning Chef Conroy Arnold creates traditional island dishes with a contemporary international flair for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Here you go, feast your eyes until you can go. When you go, you know! #SugaEndorsed #PostCovid19BucketList

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Classic Oxtail from Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)
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Grilled King Fish served with roasted eggplant. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)
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Ribeye Steak (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)

Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove

Location: Hermosa Lane, Pineapple, Ocho Rios. JA.

Ph: 876-974-3699

Website: www.christophersjamaica.com

Instagram: @christophersjamaicaaaw

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Add Likkle More Chocolate to your Post Covid-19 Bucket List!

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and Caterers

If you don’t remember Suga’s post on our local Chocolatiers last year or haven’t tasted Likkle More Chocolate yet, here is your update!

To refresh your minds, Founder, Fine Pastry Chef and Artisan Chocolatier, Nadine Burie has been awarded, Table Talk Jamaica Observer Food Awards Dessert Chef of the Year for the past 4 years.

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Fine Pastry Chef and Artisan Chocolatier, Nadine Burie. (Photo: www.likklemorechocolate.com)

The Production of Likkle More Chocolate Bars are still in the creative process. ‘We’ve been working on this project for more than 3 years now and we really want to give an excellent product that would be accessible to everyone in Jamaica with this line. We ferment, dry, roast, process the bean from the beginning until the end products and we work with different farmers from different regions. We press our own cocoa butter that we use in our chocolate. We control everything’ says Burie.

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Nadine Burie and staff cracking the Cocoa pods for Chocolate production.

Likkle More Chocolate Produces Decorated Chocolate Bars with a unique variety of flavours!

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Photo: www.likklemorechocolate.com
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Likkle More Chocolate’s Decorated Chocolates

***The brand is under continuous expansion or changes, so the percentages and flavours stated are what Suga Lifestyle has observed over the past few years and in speaking with Nadine Burie this March, 2020. They are also currently on Likkle More Chocolate’s Website*** 

– 72% Single Cocoa Estate
(Their darkest Chocolate is made of rich fruity cocoa, featuring delicious cherry & woody rum notes!)
– 72% Dark Chocolate with Nibs
– 70% Dark Chocolate with Fresh Ginger
– 70% Cocoa Sea Salt
– 70% Cocoa Scotch Bonnet
– 67/68% Cocoa Blue Mountain Coffee
– 55% Cocoa Coconut Milk
– 55% Cocoa and Milk Plantain
– Hazelnut Milk Chocolate
– White Cocoa MatchaOther Decadent Chocolate based treats from Likkle More include Seashells, Coffee Pearls and Truffles.

Did you know?
Chocolate varies in taste depending on where the cocoa bean it was made is from.

Nadine Burie also produces a line of Chocolate for Cafe Blue, which I had the pleasure of tasting! Well, eating, because it is true that once you take a bite, you say to yourself, just get a ‘likkle more’.

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All the cocoa used to make Cafe Blue Chocolate is from the central and eastern parishes of Jamaica, from over 3000 small farmers!

There is also less sugar, more Cocoa. Natural Cane juice is used to sweeten and there are no preservatives and no artificial flavours.

My favourite was the 57% Bean to Bar Blue Mountain Coffee Dark Chocolate. Imagine it only had 3.2g of Saturated fat, no Cholesterol and only 2.6g of sugar! I ate that bar guilt-free.

Put Likkle More Chocolate on your #PostCovid19BucketList, BUT you can have the Chocolate line for Cafe Blue right now! You can either go to Cafe Blue, Sovereign Centre or purchase them for $600JMD+tx in Loshusan Supermarket, Barbican. By purchasing these chocolates, you help to impact the lives of over 3000 small farmers and their families. #SugaEndorsed

Stay tuned for when I get to try the Likkle More Chocolate line!

Buy Local, Buy Jamaican 🇯🇲

Likkle More Chocolate

Cafe Blue, Sovereign Plaza, Liguanea (when available)

Instagram: @likklemore.chocolate

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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