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More Featured Guests for Suga Lifestyle’s Virtual Pop Up this Friday!

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and CaterersFoodpornInformationWhat's Hot

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You know it’s a whole MOOD when Stush in the Bush joins the conversation!

Suga Lifestyle presents Lisa and Chris Binns of Stush in the Bush, featured Guests at this Friday’s Virtual Pop Up Shop!

They are award-winning restaurateurs with an Organic Farm, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, Tours and Sightseeing all in one nestled in Free Hill, Bamboo St. Ann.

Known for Outstanding Gastronomic Experiences, they’ll be equipped to stimulate all Foodies in quarantined living rooms. I mean, just look at this!

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Register NOW to hear how this dynamic duo is handling the effects of Covid-19, what’s in their current and future pipeline, plus a few business tips and some words of encouragement from them. Registration Link ->(http://sugalifestylevirtualpopupshop.eventbrite.com)

Stush in the Bush will have Items for you to Order as well! Can’t wait!💃

Then, on to Mixing Business with Pleasure!

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Keri-Ann Newman, Investment Advisor from Barita Investments Ltd. will engage Suga Artisans, small businesses and the audience by addressing these questions or issues and more:

• What can Barita Investments say to reassure investors at this time?
• Tips to spend or budget wisely at this time
• What would Barita like to tell our local businesses at this time, small or large?
Let’s talk about more Vendors!
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Mugs get old as gifts, but not stylish or personalised mugs! Kaela-Made Xpreshans will take care of this for you!
Owner, Michaela Fagan who has been in business since 2018, but just launched her business on Instagram this year will have quite a bit to offer.
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She will have a variety of Handmade Gifts and Crafts, for instance Framed Photo Collages and more, Curated Gift Packages, Personalised Gift Items and Graphic Design services from $1500JMD and upwards.
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Kaela-Made Xpreshans
Instagram: @kmxpreshans
Ph: 876.860.2540
If you aren’t on Instagram or Facebook, here’s what you missed!

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MOMS love Cards! Especially Handmade, Handcrafted ones. Let Roseberry Paper Company do the work for you!

See what Nakeeta Nembhard from Roseberry Paper Company
has ready for you to put your thoughtful words in this Friday night Suga Lifestyle’s Virtual Pop Up Shop. She has a GIVEAWAY too!

Roseberry Paper Company

Instagram: @roseberrypapercompany
Email: [email protected]

 

Stay tuned to hear more about featured guests and Vendors!

REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR FREE, BUT LIMITED INVITES!

http://sugalifestylevirtualpopupshop.eventbrite.com

Support Local. Buy Jamaican 🇯🇲

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Vibe with Featured Guest, Kuk Up Kreations’ CEO, Terri at Suga Lifestyle’s Virtual Pop Up Shop this Friday!

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and CaterersWhat's Hot

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Vibe with Featured Guest, Kuk Up Kreations’ CEO, Terri-Ann Brown-Palmer at Suga Lifestyle’s Virtual Pop Up Shop this Friday!

Hear how Kuk Up Kreations
has been coping with Covid times, hear their current specials and offers and what’s KuKin Up for Mother’s Day!

Register for your FREE Invite here. Invites are limited!

http://sugalifestylevirtualpopupshop.eventbrite.com

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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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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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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Pumpkin, Cranberry and Chia Breads from Sear 274.

Order your Healthy Treats from SEAR 274!

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and CaterersHealth & FitnessWhat's Hot
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Pumpkin, Cranberry and Chia Breads and Cupcakes from Sear 274.

In these times, it is so important that we find delicious and wholesome ways to nourish our bodies and boost our immune system.

The SEAR 274 team, led by Chef and Patissier, Trevanne Donegal, is committed to continuing their safe and sanitary practices while delivering their Best Sweet and Savouries.

Check out this Honey Butter Triple Berry Corn Bread!

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Honey Butter Triple Berry Corn Bread from SEAR 274.

A limited supply was sent out last Friday. Don’t miss out on the next batch.

Different Treats will be made every week!

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***Check Sear 274’s website on the Healthy Treats Page for details***

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Sear 274

Website: www.sear274.com

Instagram: @sear274

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Randolph Burgess and wife Gabrielle a.k.a Suga with Jhanielle Laing at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival's Picante last year.

#tbt to Picante at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival!

by Brand JamaicaCharitiesChefs, Bakers and CaterersInformationRestaurant Reviews & Ratings
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Randolph Burgess and wife, Gabrielle a.k.a Suga with Janielle Laing at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival’s Picante on November 1, 2019.

#tbt to Picante at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival last year! As we are all at a bit of a standstill, see the festival’s NEW dates that will be  before Jamaica Carnival here:

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Looking forward to the last quarter of the year!

Stay safe Suga Bears!

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Suga’s Highlights from International Women’s Day at CWC’s Wine Pairing Soirée

by Brand JamaicaCharitiesChefs, Bakers and CaterersFundraisersRestaurant Reviews & RatingsWhat's Hot

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Sunday’s cool, breezy afternoon was perfect for savoury bites and bubbly to celebrate International Women’s Day and contribute to the Canadian Women’s Club of Jamaica’s outreach projects.

Harbour Wines and Spirits and Select Brands provided ideal pairings for offerings from EITS Café, Tea Tree Creperie, Raffaele’s Gourmet Pizzeria, Fromage, Chez Maria, Uncorked, Cannonball Café and Chocolate Dreams.

Everything was delightful but of course there were a few standouts. 

EITS Café

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Robyn Fox of EITS Café and her team for the day, along with a representative from Select Brands.

It’s always a pleasure to be around Robyn Fox and her hospitable team from EITS Café. Their Black Olive Bammy Bruschetta with Feta Cheese, Red Onion and Caramelized Onions was quite appetizing while paired with one of my fave’s, the Kung Fu Girl Riesling provided by Select Brands. Its apricot, white peach, honeysuckle aromas balanced out the sharpness of the Feta.

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Black Olive Bammy Bruschetta with Feta Cheese, Red Onion and Caramelized Onions from EITS Café.

Fromage

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Fromage’s Oxtail Arancini Balls.

Fromage’s Oxtail Arancini Balls were divine with Harbour Wines’ Ménage à Trois Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon. That wine was unforgettable from the Table Talk Observer Food Awards last year.

Then their Chèvre Canapés with fig glazed walnuts paired with Rosé was such a treat. The light, fluffy texture with the touch of sweet was perfection.

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Fromage’s Chèvre Canapés with fig glazed walnuts.

Kudos to Lisa Chin and her team. #SugaSnaps

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Fromage’s Lisa Chin with her delish Chèvre Canapés at CWC’S Wine Pairing Soirée last Sunday.

Chez Maria

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Chez Maria’s Vegetarian Pumpkin Kibbeh Cups.

Chez Maria’s Vegetarian Pumpkin Kibbeh Cups with hummus on top was both healthy and scrumptious. The winner for seconds if watching your calories. They were paired with Select Brands’ Primal Roots California Red.

Guess who’s going into Catering? – Cannonball Café

Cannonball’s Antipasto Skewer with Lomo, Olive, Tomato, Mozzarella and Mushroom Tortelini was a myriad of flavours that balanced each other well and even further with Harbour Wines’ Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Suga’s husband, Randy Burgess about to enjoy the Lomo & Mozzarrella Skewer along with the Sliced New York Strip Steak with Caramel Onions and Tomato Jam.

Chocolate Dreams

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Pistacio Chocolate Bites from Chocolate Dreams.

You have to top off the evening with some sweet! I didn’t mind the spicy either. Chocolate Dreams outdid themselves with their Scotch Bonnet Caramel Fudge and Pistacio Chocolate Bites. Their entire spread was worth the calories. If you like sweet wines, the Roscato Sweet Red courtesy of Harbour Wines was a great choice.

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Sweet Red Wine Pairings courtesy of Harbour Wines with Chocolate Dreams’ Scotch Bonnet Caramel Fudge

Great evening filled with Vino, Savoury bites and Beautiful Women. Value for money with Proceeds to a great cause. Well done Canadian Women’s Club of Jamaica. #SugaEndorsed

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Suga Tasters and cousins, Gabrielle Burgess and Kimberly Nesbeth enjoyed celebrating International Women’s Day together and all things good that paired with wine last Sunday, March 8, 2020 at The Matalon House in Long Lane, St. Andrew.

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Do you have your Tickets for this Wine Pairing Soiree yet?!

by CharitiesChefs, Bakers and CaterersFundraisersWhat's Hot

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If you can still get tickets, go get them at the restaurants mentioned on the flyer. 17 mile post/EITS Cafe will also deliver to you.

So many great restaurants/cafes in one place to pair the wines, cheeses and chocolates we love all for a good cause, driven by the Canadian Women’s Club of Jamaica.

Celebrate International Women’s Day, contribute to Charity and enjoy what is lined up to be a memorable culinary experience. It’s a triple win, but earn your carbs 🙂

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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TGIF to Pastry Heaven from SIMO’S!

by Chefs, Bakers and CaterersFoodporn
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A. Dulce de Leche Creamcheese Cronut; B. Bacon and Maple Cronut; C. Vanilla Sugar Palmiers

TGIF and #fbf to part of Suga’s Valentine’s haul from Simo’s Bread and Catering last Friday at the Valentine’s Pop Up at Wrightlife Live Food Eatery located at the Kiosks in Devon House, Kingston.

Gourmet Pastries from Simos are ALWAYS worth the calories. I was in Pastry heaven. #SugaSnaps #SugaEndorsed

Christina M.B. Simonitsch

Location: Montego Bay

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @simosbreadandcatering

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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