During Love in the Time of Corona, some of us are getting tired of cooking. All foodies know Alexa Von Strolley is that culinary artist who’s never afraid to wow our minds and surprise our taste buds, leaving her patrons wondering how she thought of this while leaving us begging for more. When I heard about Tooksie’s Canteen, I browsed the Instagram page and started to order.
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Tooksie’s Canteen operates Wednesdays to Fridays. The menu options change weekly. For each day there is usually one light option, such as a Salad or Flat Bread, two heavier options and a sweet treat. You order and pay online, which helps significantly with reducing human interaction, and you pick up at noon. I ordered on Instagram, received an email with the invoice and made payment via Sagicor e-banking.
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I ordered the In-n-Out Burger and Crack pie for Wednesday, Oxtail and Fish tacos on Thursday and Tuna Tataki Pizza and Tea-ramisu for Friday.
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Wednesday
In-n-Out Burger – Double stacked Beef Burger with American Cheese ($1400JMD)
The In-n-Out Burger was a tasty juicy American burger with lots of American cheddar cheese and fries. The fries and bread were clearly done on my arrival. Despite the juicy, cheesy burger, no soggy bread ‘roun here! Also the crispiest fries I’ve had in years. I expected the burger to be something out of the ordinary, but it was ordinary.
Sidenote: The Burger I had from Alexa the week before though, was heaven!
Double stacked Beef Burger, Crispy Pork Belly, Caramelized Onions, Cilantro Garlic sauce, Monterrey Jack Cheese with Fries – $3000JMD
Crack Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
The Crack Pie was amazing! It tasted like danish butter cookies made into moist sweet indulgence. So addictive. I immediately understood how this American dessert got its name.
The Oxtail taco was perfect! Tender meat and a loud flavour with a kick of something I couldn’t put my finger on. It was delicious.
The Fish taco had too much batter for me, but once I squeezed the lime provided on the Fish, the bold flavour combinations completely outshone the batter.
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Friday
Tuna Takati Pizza
The Tuna Tataki Pizza was fresh and exciting, spicy but not peppery. I wish I ordered more! This dish was a reminder of Alexa’s versatility as a chef.
Tea-ramisu Chai soaked Lady Fingers with Dulce de Leche Mascarpone and Matcha Powder.
The Tea-ramisu was like a green tea tiramisu. Very interesting, unexpected and refreshing.
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Chef Alexa Von Strolley is as cute as her logo, but her food is LOUD, BOLD and BRAVE. Each meal tasted fresh and specially prepared. Her prices are comparable to mid-priced restaurants and the wait time is five minutes or less.ÂÂ
TOOKSIE’S CANTEEN by Tooksie Kay Catering Ph: 876 – 537 – 5443 Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tooksiekaycatering
Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Mystic Thai is not only one of the best Restaurants in Montego Bay, but definitely one of the best Restaurants in Jamaica. Mystic Thai is Suga’s Best Ethnic Restaurant in Jamaica and has been awarded that title on a few occasions by the Table Talk Jamaica Observer Food Awards.
Mystic Thai is #SugaEndorsed and they are coming to Kingston TOMORROW!
***The MENU is on Website below. Call to Place your Orders by 4pm Today. Payment can be done by card over the Phone or by Cash/Card upon Delivery***
Mystic Thai (Asian & Thai Cuisine)
Location: B11 – Fairview Towne Centre Unit, Montego Bay
Ph: 876-889-2430; 876-422-4301
Website: http://www.mysticthaijamaica.com
Instagram: @mystic_thai_jamaica
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Check out Suga’s Birthday twin, Karen Darby, Owner of The Haven at Hillcrest tonight!
Karen is dressed and ready for Suga Lifestyle’s Virtual Pop Up Shop this Friday night on Zoom. Are you? Get your Vino ready to hear what’s going on with The Haven at Hillcrest during this time and what’s for Lunch to Go!
Here’s a Preview!
Curried Goat!
Fried Fish
The Haven Burger
REGISTRATION is NOW CLOSED. The Event has been SOLD OUT. THANK YOU!
The Haven at Hillcrest
Location: 12 Hillcrest Avenue. Kingston.
Ph: 876.648.2115
GW Art has NEW Paintings! Check out the NEW Collection that’s still in progress tonight with Suga Lifestyle.
Paintings are mostly Graphic Art and Acrylic on Canvas.
Suga Lifestyle appreciates your continuous support!
XoXo, Suga 💖
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Check out the Business that is on the UP side with Covid!
Jabba’s Peppa Swims
Clear out all Sinuses and infections with Jabba’s Peppa Swims and more! His food is seasoned to perfection with the right amount of Jamaican grade spice.
You could usually check your favourite supermarket for Jabba’s Peppa Swims, but due to COVID times you may have to check Jabba directly.
Jabba’s Crab.
Jabba has turned up the heat in the kitchen with not only his famous Peppa Swims, Crab and Seafood, but now offering Bbq and Jerk Chicken, Pork and more for Lunch, which he has cooked to perfection for a long time. Of course there are different days for various dishes, all value for money. All #SugaEndorsed.
Hear what Jonathan Simpson, a.k.a Jabba has to say about his business that is on the UP side during COVID and what he is offering each day. You got to have it!
REGISTER NOW! Just a few more FREE invites left! Here is the link: http://sugalifestylevirtualpopupshop.eventbrite.com
Jabba’s BBQ Chicken
Jabba’s Peppa Swims
Ph: 876.296.7304 (They Deliver!)
Instagram: @jabbaspeppaswims
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Ladies, we have not forgotton your Hair!
Suga Lifestyle presents Blissful Dreams with Handmade Hair and Skincare products!
Christine Clarke of Blissful Dreams will have Lotions, Shampoo Bars, Conditioner Bars and Lotion Bars for $1800JMD and up.
Hear about her process and other items she usually offers unhindered by Covid-19.
REGISTER NOW! Just a few more FREE invites left! Here is the link: http://sugalifestylevirtualpopupshop.eventbrite.com
We haven’t forgotten the Kids or Literature for your leisure and pleasure either!
Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Blue Banyan Books, Tanya Batson-Savage.[Photo by: Dennis Brown; Buzz Caribbean]Tanya Batson-Savage, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Blue Banyan Books will tell us about our Caribbean literature that is available to us in Picture Books, Novels and Poetry with variety that appeals to both children and the adult market.
Prices of Blue Banyan Books range from JMD$400 – $2500.
Are you a parent going a bit crazy at home in Covid Times? Blue Banyan Books has the Book for you, titled ‘The Joys of Parenting’.
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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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
If you aren’t on Instagram or Facebook, here’s what you missed!
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!
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Steak from Stonegate Smoke! (Instagram Photo: @stonegatesmoke)
A few Sundays ago, a Jamaican and his neighbours in Michigan a.k.a Stonegate Smoke fired up the ol’ smoker and put on a marinated tri-tip (triangular cut from the bottom sirloin) from Byron Centre Meats. It finished with an 800° sear!
Mouth-watering meat charred to perfection makes any face happy during quarantine.
Check out and follow @stonegatesmoke on Instagram today!
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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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.
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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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.
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.
Freshly caught Lobster delivered to Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)
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
Classic Oxtail from Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)
Grilled King Fish served with roasted eggplant. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)
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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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.
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.
Nadine Burie and staff cracking the Cocoa pods for Chocolate production.
Likkle More Chocolate Produces Decorated Chocolate Bars with a unique variety of flavours!
Photo: www.likklemorechocolate.com
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’.
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!
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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!
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!
***Check Sear 274’s website on the Healthy Treats Page for details***
Sear 274
Website: www.sear274.com
Instagram: @sear274
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Curried Goat!
