Last night the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals gave viewers an entertaining close to Monday night football. After a 17-17 tie and an opportunity for the Broncos to win, their kick went way off the left side of the post forcing overtime (OT).
The Broncos then recovered a loose ball in OT and clinched their Playoff Berth.
I know Americans have been watching closely but my Jamaicans, if your team looks like they have no chance of making the Playoffs or you just haven’t been paying attention, now is the time to choose your team. Playoffs start January 9!
Only 6 teams will play for each Conference.
Here are the standings for the AFC:
Taken from ESPN Scorecenter
Here are the standings for the NFC:
Taken from ESPN Scorecenter
With New Years around the corner, so is that Super Bowl Party. Not to mention, it will be Super Bowl 50. The Halftime show and Ads should be spectacular!
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Have you heard about JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Smoked Grill and Jabba’s Peppa Swims?! Gear up for next year, because if you are in the corporate area, especially New Kingston, some delicious, affordable food can be delivered to you at work or home, free of cost. Pick up options are also available. Sounds great right? Another option to add to our very limited lunch selection.
Lunch from JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Smoked Grill is available on Saturdays. Lunch costs $600JMDinclusive of delivery in the corporate area. You have a choice of either Jerked or Barbecue chicken along with sides of sweet potato, rice and peas and/or roast breadfruit.
Jabba’s Peppa Swims are mild or spicy packages of shrimps available on Tuesdays and Fridays at a cost of $280JMD each. But don’t worry, the spicy one will not leave you choking. It is tastefully done with the right level of spice so you enjoy it but you are comfortable at the same time. As deliveries are done mainly in New Kingston, they are currently a big hit with corporate offices such as JMMB, Sagicor, Barita and more. So you don’t need to travel to St. Elizabeth for ‘swims’, you can get them delivered to you or pick up at 31-33 Trafalgar Road (BNS with no sign), opposite the NCB atrium, anytime between 8am and 5pm.
Filling serving!
For both JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Smoked Grill and JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Peppa Swims, it is best to order the night before or on the day before 12 noon, by calling 876-296-7304.
Ok so now you know what is offered and the cost, but who does the cooking? Jabba!
Who or what is Jabba?
Jabba is young, Jonathan Simpson, who just has a love for cooking and was thus inspired to start this endeavour. I have actually tasted JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s chicken from as far back as 2008 at a friendĆ¢ā¬ā¢s baby shower. Yes! Jabba does catering too and used to even have a small restaurant back in the day that offered Jamaican lunches such as Curried Goat, Oxtail, Cow foot, Jerked Chicken and more.
Where has Jabba been all these years?
A few years ago, the restaurant business alone was not enough for Jabba and he felt that a Ć¢ā¬Ė9-5Ć¢ā¬ā¢ would be better for the finances so started working with Scotiabank. But when something is just a part of you, it always finds its way back. So recently, he found a way to still work with the bank but to branch out into what he loves to do even more as well, cook.
Who taught him how to cook?
Well the Chicken and other things came naturally to him for the most part but a young lady who he used to buy shrimp from taught him how to prepare the shrimps aka Ć¢ā¬ĖswimsĆ¢ā¬ā¢ when he developed an interest to do it himself.
How did the rave about JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Swims begin?
About 4 or 5 years ago, Jabba prepared his shrimps for a fundraiser at the office and the people wanted more. The interest and liking for it spread by word of mouth to different offices within the area.
What makes JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Chicken and Shrimps different?
ItĆ¢ā¬ā¢s all about the freshness, the sauce and the general taste of the food.
Freshness is important folks, so it is unlikely that the Peppa Swims Ć¢ā¬Ėgoi run u belly!Ć¢ā¬ā¢. Pepper shrimps are a local favourite but a lot of the shrimps sold on the street side are not fresh. JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s shrimps are usually prepared on the morning of or the night before they are sold. They are a hot commodity so they sell off in one day. If you are brave, I have been told that you can refrigerate and have the shrimp up to 5 days after purchase or a day after if you do not refrigerate.
With regards to the sauce, I remember licking the sauce off my fingers from that Chicken from 2008! Yes, literally Ć¢ā¬Ėfinger-lickinĆ¢ā¬ā¢ goodĆ¢ā¬ā¢.
Then of course, the taste is unique as a result of the preparation with freshness, seasoning and the added sauce or peppers.
Where is the Chicken and Shrimp sourced from?
Chicken is sourced from Best Dressed Chicken and the Shrimps from Rainforest Seafoods.
What has Jabba done catering for before?
His Ć¢ā¬ĖEat All You Want Buffet SeafoodĆ¢ā¬ā¢ years ago and most recently, Weddings and parties such as Haunted and Afloat Soca Cruse. BBQ Pigstail, BBQ Chicken, Pasta and Garlic bread were a hit at Haunted!
Can you order this week?
Sorry Suga bears, JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Smoked Grill and Peppa Swims is currently closed for the holidays and will reopen for business by Saturday, January 9, 2016.
The near future of JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Peppa Swims?
By the 2nd week in January, JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s popular Peppa Swims will be at Bickles in Sovereign Centre Food Court on Wednesdays and Saturdays for $300JMD per bag.
So as we think about food of all kinds for the festive season and wonder how we will afford lunch in January, look out for JabbaĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Smoked Grill and Peppa Swims next year!
Last night, Steve Harvey announced Miss Colombia as the winner of the Miss Universe Pageant and the card read Miss Philippines as the winner.
Miss Colombia was crowned by the reigning Miss Universe who is also from Colombia. So it was a jubilant celebration.
Then Steve came out and apologized profusely in English. So Miss Colombia must have had an idea what happened but of course seemed a bit lost at first.
Honest mistake but HUGE error on Steve’s part. Miss Colombia even started to celebrate but it was clear with no contestants running up to her, and from the previous rounds of the competition, Miss Philippines was the true winner.
Both contestants displayed great grace after such a terrible mishap. Kudos to both ladies.
It was too late to apologize and he probably will never host another Pageant but we still love you Steve!
First of all, what is Skunk Nation? Skunk Nation represents Jamaica’s ‘Stinkest’ (Eye catching), finest machines a.k.a. cars. Whether it’s the paint job, rims, tints etc., it is all about the time, effort, skill and vision becoming reality while building and supporting local at the same time.
Two Saturdays ago, Skunk Nation had their annual ‘Xmas Charity for the Kids’ that Suga attended at Susie’s Bakery in South Dale Plaza, which brought Skunk rides by different teams across Jamaica together for a good cause.
Persons were asked to bring gifts to drop in their gift drums or to make monetary donations.
Cars were on display of course and Dancehall Artiste, Tanto Blacks made quite a memorable appearance. It was an exciting night of dancers, music and freestyling.
Throughout the night as the liquor flowed and the vibe got ‘rich’, persons felt more inclined to drop money in the boxes carried around by Skunk Nation’s team of girls.
Donations such as strollers and more were handed over to Mary’s Child Girls Home last week with the aid of sponsors, Truck Stop, Sparkles Productions, Chun Scents, Ship n’ Go and KMS Distributors to name a few.
Nicholas Lue hands over some donations to Ms. Williams of Mary’s Child Girls Home last week
Well done Skunk Nation!
Follow Skunk Nation on Instagram @skunknationja or @skunknation or like them on Facebook, Skunk Nation Ja. Find out when their next event will be!
Ć¢āĀ Eat something light (fruits/vegetables/cereal/sandwich) shortly before arriving so you don’t have a big appetite, especially for those calorific finger foods and snacks that add up quickly.
Ć¢āĀ Calorie log awareness
– Stay in control using ĆĀ a Food diary, Fitness pal app or other apps
Ć¢āĀ Limit alcohol intake
– Try club soda with lime and olives
Ć¢āĀ Do NOT stand near to the food table
– You might want to keep picking at it
Ć¢āĀ Take small amounts so you don’t feel bad leaving a lot behind on your plate
My other half visited Cafe Africa about a month ago and enjoyed his Cameroon Beef lunch in a simple, comfortable setting.
Cafe Afica is located between Trafalgar and Lady Musgrave Road, where Toss and Roll used to be.
Nothing is extravagant or over the top. The service is mediocre, but the relaxed, laid back, feel-good vibe of the outdoor ‘side-walk’ cafe reaches every diner.
Photo: Cafe Africa’s Instagram page
The menu changes from time to time and is written on an African-shaped blackboard. Dishes from over 25 countries have been put on that menu, for instance, Congo’s original Saltfish and Okra Stew, Mozambique style Pan Grilled Chicken and more.
They also deliver!
The Cafe could serve as a cool watering hole or coffee fix and tea stop, as they serve South African wines, Organic coffee and African teas.
Cafe Africa
Location: 2 Trafalgar Road,SBAJ.Kgn. 5 (Centre of Trafalgar and Lady Musgrave)
A few days ago the Rotaract Club of Liguanea Plains joined the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains and had Santa pay a special visit to the New Providence Primary School.
Efforts were joined at a late night meeting in wrapping gifts for the Rotary Club’sĆĀ annual Christmas Treat for the students of the school.
Photo: @rclpja ‘s Instagram page
Good job to the Rotary family of Liguanea Plains.
How will you be helping to make less fortunate persons happy this Christmas?
Follow Rotaract Club of Liguanea plains on Instagram: @rclpja
