TGIF! What’s a Friday without a Likkle More Chocolate?

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

Founded by Nadine Burie, originally from the Ivory Coast, West Africa, I present to you, Likkle More Chocolate!

Here is a Likkle More Information!

Nadine is a fine pastry Chef and Artisan Chocolatier who did courses at Canada’s most prestigious, Chocolate Academy and more.

It took 4 years to bring the brand, Likkle More Chocolate to life. They
went all around Jamaica, contacting various farmers, building
relationships and testing all regions.

They learnt to ferment and dry the cocoa beans themselves for a
better control of quality. All of this, to give Jamaica a very high quality
product as good as any other Chocolate in the world.

Flavours!

• 55% dark milk with Plantain Chips (1 day in NYC, Nadine tried Potato Chips & Chocolate, loved it. Plantain Chips are one of her favourite snacks, healthy too, so thought it would be amazing to try it and she LOVED IT. We loved it too!)
• 55% dark milk with Sea Salt
• 55% Coconut milk
• 68% dark with Blue Mountain Coffee
• 70% dark with Ginger (Ground into their own Ginger Powder)
• 70% dark with Scotch Bonnet (Scotch Bonnets are dehydrated & ground into powder)
• 72% dark Single Estate (A pure dark chocolate from one of Jamaica’s best regions, St. Thomas. Well known for its fruity notes.)
• White chocolate Green Matcha (A high quality green matcha tea food grade is used that is then infused with White chocolate)

Where can you get them and what’s the cost?!

They cost 950$+ tax each and you can get them at Coffee Traders/Cafe Blue’s Main Office located at 69 Constant Spring Road. Unit 10.

FUN FACTS:

How do they get Colours on the Chocolates?

Each Chocolate mold is painted using a natural and organic coloured cocoa
butter to get the colours on the chocolates.

Tell you Likkle More?

You get an exclusive experience with a mix of everyday, local flavours.

You will feel the Jamaican vibes with splashes of Tropical colours. For
Likkle More, Jamaica is vibrant, it’s happiness, it’s music, it’s beauty, it’s
rich.

Their Chocolates have a high % of Cocoa Nibs because they want it to
be healthier.

For Sweetening, they use brown cane sugar for the milk and dark
chocolates and white cane sugar for the the white chocolates.

Likkle More is Eco-friendly, using all-natural ingredients and plant-
based, recycled and biodegradable packaging

Suga’s Experience with Suga Tasters, Randy Burgess, Kimberly Nesbeth and Damany Calder on Sunday, August 16, 2020

All the flavours were fantastic! My favourite was the 55% dark milk with Plantain Chips (where you actually crunch through the chip!) as well as the 72% dark Single Estate with the fruity flavours. It reminded me of my old favourite back in the day, Cadbury Fruit and Nut, but of course richer with the dark chocolate even though we all enjoyed everything.

The flavours were so rich and pronounced, especially with the Matcha, Ginger and Scotch Bonnet. Their flavours were not overwhelming with pepper, ginger etc. Each Chocolate depending on the flavour, took us on a journey through 2 or more flavour profiles, for instance, sweet to spicy to rich, where everything did not hit us at once and that was remarkable!

Suga’s Likkle More Chocolate tasting was highlighted with locally made accompaniments such as Simo’s Bread & Catering Smoked Marlin Dip and Brie with Rosé Figs, Miss Dutchie Scotch Bonnet Pepper Jelly and Chorlavi’s Pineapple, Carambola & Mango Pepper Jams. All #SugaEndorsed

What can we expect ‘Likkle More’?

‘Likkle More Chocolate will get better and better because everyday we are learning new things and continuing constantly to test because we want each time to be better’ says Founder, Nadine Burie.

Find a Likkle More Chocolate near you! Enjoy the Weekend!

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

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GW Art going out on a THURSDAY!

Gabrielle Burgess, Founder and Owner of Suga Lifestyle, GW Art

When GW Art gets asked to create ~20 Customized, Handpainted Tokens in 2 days, I say, YOU GOT THIS!

GOD is good, ALL THE TIME. MAKE IT HAPPEN! See how GW Art handpainted motivational, customized mini Desktops here!

GW Arts (4×4)” mini Tabletop/Desktop Paintings, trinket box and Wooden decorative piece.
GW Arts (4×4)” mini Tabletop/Desktop Paintings and trinket box.

Contact GW Art for your affordable Corporate Gifting or Paintings TODAY!

Also, stay tuned for the RENEWED 2020 COLLECTION and SAVE THE DATE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th!

Buy Handcrafted, Hand-painted, Jamaican 🎨🇯🇲

***Delivery, Islandwide and International Shipping Available***

GW Art

Email: [email protected]

Ph: 876-422-3769

Website (Gallery): 

http://www.sugalifestyle.com 

Instagram: @gwartbygabby

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

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Throwback Tuesday to LIFE MADE EASY with The Perfect Batch !!!

It is the season…Bird Bush season! The weekends where it all began, when Shannon Sasso would Bake Cookies every weekend for the occasion. Instead of sharing her perfect recipe, she shared something even better. The actual Cookie Dough! A frozen log of Cookie Dough at your doorsteps.

Forget about all the hard work, just thaw for a few minutes, lay them out on a cookie sheet, but far apart because they can get huge! Then you have your Cookies, perfect either way. Since it is usually a mix of Chocolate Chips and finer Chocolate shavings, you can add more Chocolate Chips if that’s your preference or even add a little Peanut Putter, M & Ms, you name it. The Perfect Batch of Cookies in less than 15 minutes with no mess in the kitchen. THANKS Shannon!

Shannon Sasso of The Perfect Batch. She Makes, We Bake!

The Perfect Batch also has rich, delicious Fudge sticks and a NEW item, Cookie Dough Bites! The Cookie Dough Log has eggs so for those of us that love to eat Cookie Dough, The Perfect Batch has made it safe by offering Cookie Dough Bites for September. Check out The Perfect Batch today, order up by tomorrow and ENJOY because we all need a little easy in our lives right now. The Perfect Batch is #SugaEndorsed.

The Perfect Batch

Instagram: @theperfectbatch_ja

Ph: 876-454-5596

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

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Tune in to Suga Lifestyle’s IG LIVE Tonight at 7:30PM with Chef Daniel Schweizer of GCG Events Jamaica!

Tune in with Suga and GCG Events Jamaica’s Executive Chef, Daniel Schweizer to see what’s cooking with TEAM GCG!

GCG Events Jamaica has always been #SugaEndorsed with Simply Outstanding Service.

You don’t want to miss out on hearing about their upcoming discounts, specials and of course a GIVEAWAY for 2 😁🍽 Tune in #ForTheLoveOfFood 💖.

Instagram Live: @sugalifestyle

Time: 7:30PM

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

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Suga Lifestyle Goes LIVE with Chef Schweizer this Thursday at 7:30PM!

Tune in this THURSDAY at 7:30PM for some candid conversation between Suga and Chef Daniel Schweizer of GCG Events Jamaica!

Get up to speed with the ReadiGourmet Lunch Specials that GCG is NOW offering, Chef Schweizer’s YouTube Channel, the events GCG cater for, their special Wedding offer, Personal Chef Services and more!

You know it’s going to be fun, especially if there is a PRIZE for my Suga Bears!

GCG Events

Location: Norman Manley Int’l Airport. Kingston, Jamaica

Ph: (876) 924-8364

Website: http://www.gcg-events.com

Facebook: GCG Events

Instagram: @gcg_events

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

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TGIF to Jamaica Liquor Warehouse ‘s Frozen Mint Lemonade & their Safety Practices!

TGIF to Jamaica Liquor Warehouse ‘s Frozen Mint Lemonade & their team continuing to play it safe in the kitchen. Jamaica Liquor Warehouse ‘s Signature Frozen Mint Lemonade is quite a refreshing treat for just $500+tx and you can spike it!

Their team is playing it safe in the kitchen too. Kudos to them. I haven’t spied much Chefs wearing masks in the hot kitchen, so please keep it up!

As Covid is even a bigger threat to us now, I encourage you all to try and be as safe as you can this weekend. Wear your masks! Be wise and Sanitise!

Jamaica Liquor Warehouse offers pick up and you can check them to see if they are still delivering. They are #SugaEndorsed.

Jamaica Liquor Warehouse, Deli & Bar

Location: 17 Lindsay Crescent, Kingston

Ph: 876-925-9427

Instagram: @jamaicaliquorwarehouse

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

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GW Art Mini Tabletop Paintings are Perfect for your Home or Work Space!

‘LADY CHIC’ Acrylic on (4×4)” Canvas Tabletop/Desktop with Easel PRICE: $1500JMD

GW Art Mini Tabletop Paintings are Perfect for your Home or Work Space!

All Tabletops/Desktops including easel cost $1500JMD, except ‘DISCONNECTED’ that costs $2000JMD.

‘Disconnected’ Acrylic on (4×4)” Canvas including easel PRICE: $2000JMD

GW Art has restocked Kingston Creative Jamaica ‘s Artisan Store Collective on Ocean Blvd. by the Waterfront!

***Delivery is Available too**

GW Art is IN STORE for AUGUST into MID-SEPTEMBER! Get your home, office décor or Gifts!

Kingston Creative Jamaica’s Artisan Store Collective is located at 12 Ocean Boulevard, Shop #2 in the UDC Building beside The Dezign Diva!

Check out this No Commission space that allows local artisans to have a retail space and visibility in the market place.

*OPENING HOURS*

10AM to 5PM on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS; 10AM to 3PM on WEDNESDAYS; 9AM to 4PM on SATURDAYS

Buy Handcrafted, Hand-painted, Jamaican ðŸŽ¨ðŸ‡¯ðŸ‡²

***Delivery, Islandwide and International Shipping Available***

GW Art

Email: [email protected]

Ph: 876-422-3769

Website (Gallery): 

http://www.sugalifestyle.com 

Instagram: @gwartbygabby

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle – GW Art)

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TGIF to Jumbo Cookies from The Sweet Dozen!

TGIF to Jumbo Cookies from The Sweet Dozen!

Last Wednesday, I thoroughly enjoyed my warm, freshly baked Jumbo Chocolate Walnut Cookies from The Sweet Dozen!

Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, with a rich, Chocolate flavour!

I had the Funfetti as well that has white chocolate in it! It was yummy too, even though Danielle Boothe, owner of The Sweet Dozen is still perfecting it as one of her new flavours.

The Sweet Dozen offers Cheesecake, Brownies and more. Delivery available. Order your sweet treat today! Treat Yo’ Self!

Enjoy the Weekend!

The Sweet Dozen

Direct Message on Instagram with Inquiries:

Instagram: @thesweetdozen

Email: [email protected]

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

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Suga Celebrates Emancipation Day, Rooftop Dining at the NEW Seafood Spot in Town!

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During and after Covid-19, if Suga visits a Restaurant spot and gives a Review AND Ratings, they are #SugaEndorsed! Here you go!

Suga’s Ratings for Offshore Seafood Lounge!

Date and time of visit: Saturday, August 1, 2020 @ 5:15pm

No. of diners: 3

NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum

Parking: ★★★☆☆

Ambience: ★★★★☆

Décor: ★★★☆☆

Comfort: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★★★

Speed: ★★★★★

Food quality: ★★★★★

Serving amount: ★★★★★

Plating: ★★★★★

Value for $: ★★★★★

Suga’s Breakdown!

Suga has been craving lobster since it has been back in season. A restaurant was out of lobster last week, so why not go to an actual seafood restaurant, better yet, a new one!

Offshore Seafood Lounge facilitates social distancing with their ample rooftop dining space, whether covered or uncovered. So no need to worry about bad weather. I went when the evening just about cooled down and I could enjoy the airy seating with a city view, taking in all of Constant Spring’s new developments. Wink wink foodies!

Princess was our server and she did a great job. Attentive and pleasant throughout our stay, because we were there for hours. I blame the Bar and an excellent bartender. You know it’s hard to find a tasty, blended Piña Colada nowadays?! Even some of the hotels water it down, but you can get an authentic, rich, thick Piña Colada at Offshore Seafood Lounge.

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We were offered complimentary Lobster Head Soup as a starter, which we enjoyed and everything we ate after that too. Well seasoned, fresh seafood, rich flavours, tasty sides, satisfying portions and great presentation, all for a reasonable price. Definitely value for money.

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‘Flittaz’ – Fritters with flakes of salted codfish (JMD$600) and Fried Sprat served with a house pickle (JMD$650).

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Fish Tacos (JMD$1000)

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XL Shrimp served with mashed potatoes and seasoned vegetables (JMD$2300).

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Garlic Lobster served with one side and seasonal vegetables (JMD$2900).

For the ladies who love their pics, there is an Offshore themed painted wall with great lighting upon entry. The DJ is also quite good. They surely seem to live by their tag line, Great Atmosphere, Great Food, Great Vibe. Give them a visit if they are open for the Holiday tomorrow, or this weekend! They are #SugaEndorsed.

Offshore Seafood Lounge

Location: Consumer Plaza Rooftop, 103 Constant Spring Rd., Kingston. JA.

Ph: 876-840-2863

Open Tuesdays – Sundays, 3pm to 10pm

***Delivery Now Available through 7Krave***

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

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NEW Wooden Décor by GW Art for the Home!

‘THIS IS US’ ~(18.5×6)” Decorative Wooden piece- Hangs (PRICE: $5500JMD)

Spending more time at home with the family and see room for Home improvement? Shop GW Art at Kingston Creative Jamaica’s Artisan Store Collective located at 12 Ocean Boulevard, Shop #2 in the UDC Building beside The Dezign Diva!

Check out this No Commission space that allows local artisans to have a retail space and visibility in the market place.

*OPENING HOURS*

11AM-6PM on TUESDAYS – SATURDAYS, *but closes early @3PM on a WEDNESDAY and 11AM to 3PM on Last Sundays during the Cultural Weekend Artwalk.🎨

Buy Handcrafted, Hand-painted, Jamaican 🎨🇯🇲

***Delivery, Islandwide and International Shipping Available***

GW Art

Email: [email protected]

Ph: 876-422-3769

Website (Gallery): 

http://www.sugalifestyle.com 

Instagram: @gwartbygabby

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle – GW Art)

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