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Lunch from Veggie Campus Jamaica

Veggie Campus has been a favourite of a Suga Bear for a while now and I finally decided to try them. Veggie Campus prepares and delivers Caribbean, Vegan food at an affordable cost in Kingston. Gluten Free and Soy Free options are available too.

Last Wednesday, I ordered the Ackee Wrap, Steamed Callaloo and Ripe Plantains for $500JMD for Lunch.

Making my order via whatsapp was quick and effective. However, I asked for 12pm delivery and they were half an hour late. I had called at 12:15pm and was told they were 5 minutes away. 5 minutes turned into 15 minutes, but I am happy they at least answered the phone unlike other places that you would not get at that time.

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Veggie Campus Ja’s Ackee Wrap, Steamed Callaloo and Plantain – $500JMD

The food was a bit on the plain side, lacking spice, but they definitely facilitated clean eating and the food was not oily. I still felt a little peckish afterwards, but I know for more fibre I should have ordered the Curried Chick Pea Wrap with Steamed Callaloo and Ripe Plantain for $650JMD. I did not feel for Curry that day though.

Entree options that may offer more satisfaction are their Curried Veggie Chunks ($500JMD) that includes side options such as sweet potato mash, steamed callaloo or basmati pumpkin rice and their Fettuccine Alfredo with summer squash.

Natural Juices with no sugar added such as Carrot and Pineapple cost $200JMD.

I will probably try Veggie Campus another day to try one of their Entree options, but when I have a later lunch time to order ahead of time of course.

Veggie Campus Jamaica
Call, Txt, Whatsapp: 876-321-5298
Delivery: Mon-Fri from 12pm-5pm for $200JMD
Email: [email protected]
Instagram/Facebook: Veggie Campus Ja

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Suga’s Healthy Pesto Pizza Recipe!

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Suga finally got her hands on Ashebre Gourmet Condiments’ Spicy Basil Pesto sauce. Ashebre Gourmet Condiments is from Ashebre, The Virtual Restaurant led by local Executive Culinary Artist, Oji Jaja.

Now and then you will see a few stocked in Loshusan Supermarket. I glimpsed it somewhere else too, but the location has slipped from my memory.

I was happy with how long Ashebre’s 10oz Spicy Basil Pesto lasted. I made Chicken and Shrimp Pesto Pasta for two, as well as 5 mini Pesto Pizzas made from Whole Wheat Pita Bread over two weekends.

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My husband and I enjoyed it. It is one of the healthiest Pestos that I have seen on the market with only 10% Saturated Fat and I loved and appreciated that it wasn’t drenched in Olive oil. It was dairy free and fresh with it’s own unique herby, taste.

Other Jamaican Branded Pestos that are #sugaendorsed are Christina Simonitsch’s Pesto from Simo’s Bread and Catering, who is currently away to return September and none other than, Stush in the Bush’s Pesto.

If you get your hands on any of their Pestos, be sure to try my Recipe for your Personal Chicken Pesto Pizza!

Ingredients

Whole Grain Pita bread
Ashebre Gourmet Condiments Spicy Basil Pesto
Skinless, Boneless strips of Chicken Breast
Jerk seasoning
Garlic powder
Paprika
Black pepper
Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Salt-Free seasoning blend
Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (15% Sat. Fat)                                              Tomato
Onion
A few leaves of fresh Basil
***Add a few leaves of Fresh Arugula! Suga couldn’t find any at the time

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oven-Baked Skinless, boneless strips of Chicken Breast.

Pre-heat the oven to 350 °F.

Season the Chicken with Jerk seasoning, Garlic powder, Paprika, Black pepper and Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Salt-Free seasoning blend.

Bake the Chicken for about 12 to 15 mins (depending on your oven and the thickness of the Chicken Breast), ensuring that you flip sides along the way until juices run clear and it remains tender.

Leave strips to cool for about 5 minutes, then cut up into smaller pieces.

2. As the Chicken is baking, prep your Pizza

Spread the Pesto sauce evenly on the the Pita Bread.

Add Cheese, Onion and chopped Tomato.

3. After the Chicken has cooled for about 5 minutes and it is cut into smaller pieces, turn up the oven to 400°F.

4. Place the layered Pita Bread in the Oven and as the Cheese begins to melt, add the Chicken and sprinkle a bit more Cheese on top.

Watch until it melts, then remove the Pizza from the oven. It just takes a few minutes!

Garnish with a few fresh Basil leaves and Arugula.

Slice it with a Pizza Cutter then Serve!

ENJOY!

Ashebre Gourmet Condiments
c/o Ashebre The Virtual Restaurant
A Luxury Wedding/Event Catering Company
Website: ashebre.com/cater.php
Location: 56 Old Hope Road. Kingston. Ja
Ph (Local): 876-869-7483
Ph (USA): 954-653-8075
Email: [email protected]

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist)

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Hope Gospel Assembly’s Back to School Fair is this Saturday!

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The Day is almost here! Remember to Support Hope Gospel Assembly’s 9th Edition Back to School Fair!

The Fair will focus on helping surrounding communities of the Church, but others may receive help as well.

On the day of the Fair, persons attend, register their children and receive School Supplies. Monetary Scholarships will be given out to kids too.

Please Support Child Education. Give our Children a Brighter Future and Help Build a Better Jamaica.

To Make a Contribution, Please Call:

Ph: 876-970-1498

OR

Email: [email protected]

***Contributions are still welcomed up to the end of August***

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Delightful and Healthy Salad from 100!

 

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Guava Chicken Quinoa Salad

Healthy Protein, Carbs, Veggies and a little bit of Fruit all in one dish!

100

Location: 100 Hope Road. Kingston 6
Ph: 876.665-3BET (3238)
Instagram: 100hoperoad
Facebook: 100 Hope Road

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Remember to Support Hope Gospel Assembly’s Back to School Fair!

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Remember to Support Hope Gospel Assembly’s 9th Edition Back to School Fair!

The Fair will focus on helping surrounding communities of the Church, but others may receive help as well.

On the day of the Fair, persons attend, register their children and receive School Supplies. Monetary Scholarships will be given out to kids too.

Please Support Child Education. Give our Children a Brighter Future and Help Build a Better Jamaica.

To Make a Contribution, Please Call:

Ph: 876-970-1498

OR

Email: [email protected]

***Contributions are still welcomed up to the end of August***

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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TGIF! Pizza from Cellar 8!

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Cellar 8’s Greek Pizza – kalamata olives, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, mozzarella, basil and pesto sauce (Vegan option available)

The Pizzas at Cellar 8 are great with or without a few drinks. I enjoyed my Greek pizza two weeks ago and Suga bears rave over their Down South pizza as well.

The Down South pizza has sweet, tangy South Carolina sauce with ham, sugar, cured bacon, caramelized onion and sharp cheddar.

Enjoy some delish appetizers and entrées this weekend accompanied by a few drinks at Cellar 8! #sugaendorsed

Cellar 8 Wine Bar

Location: Shop 10, Upper Manor Park Plaza

Ph: 876-613-5934

Opening Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 4pm-11pm

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Jabba’s Peppa Swims NOW Available at Bikkles Restaurant, Sovereign Centre!

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Jabba’s Peppa Swims are now available at Bikkles Restaurant in Sovereign Centre for $300JMD.

Freshly prepared shrimp is available everyday!

Get yours today! #sugaendorsed

Jabba’s Peppa Swims

Location: Bikkles Restaurant, Sovereign Centre (106 Hope Road. Kingston)

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat.: 11am – 8pm; Sundays: 12noon-7pm

Ph: Call 876-296-7304 for Special Orders

***Different Sizes Available***

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Hidden Spot for Jamaican and Vegetarian Cuisine Lunches!

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Photo credit: Stephen Greig

Healthy Bites is located at a house in Trafalgar Park, close to NCB Atrium where you can pick up your Lunch.

Vegetarian meals such as Lentil Stew and General meals, typically of Jamaican cuisine such as Ackee and Saltfish, usually range in cost from $450-$650JMD. I love when places don’t drench your Ackee in oil. Healthy Bites is definitely a clean eating option. I am promoting healthy food today but if Fried Bammy is your choice for a side option, go for it.

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Photo credit: Stephen Greig

The Menu varies each day and they offer large enough portions that are tasty.

You can customize your Lunch based on the sides you desire and they are open to suggestions. They are also considering Delivery.

Healthy Bites

Location: 3 Circle Close (Trafalgar Park, close to NCB Atrium)

Ph: 876-296-4119 (Ruby Porter)

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Hope Gospel Assembly’s Back to School Fair is Back!

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Hope Gospel Assembly’s Back to School Fair is back!

This Fair has helped thousands of children over the years and they hope to help kids on a larger scale this year with their 9th edition!

It is a great initiative. Even though the focus is to help surrounding communities of the Church, others may receive help as well.

On the day of the Fair, persons attend, register their children and receive School Supplies.

Monetary Scholarships are given out to kids as well, which would be predetermined after examination of school reports. Parents of kids in the surrounding communities usually hand report copies in to the Church or send a copy of the reports from before.

Please Support Child Education. Give our Children a Brighter Future and Help Build a Better Jamaica.

To Make a Contribution, Please Call:

Ph: 876-970-1498

OR

Email: [email protected]

***Contributions are still welcomed up to the end of August***

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Sunday Brunch is still Poppin at The Jamaica Pegasus!

Don’t just have outings for special occasions. Take the family or a loved one out for Brunch this Sunday at The Jamaica Pegasus. You can pick, choose and refuse from their salivating options and enjoy your meal with light entertainment.

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Keep it light or keep piling it on. Your choice! Enjoy!

Information:

Cost of Sunday Brunch: $3415JMD incl. tax

***(1st glass of juice included; other beverages are at an additional cost)

Time of Sunday Brunch: 11am-3:00pm

***Reservations are recommended***

Location: The Jamaica Pegasus at 81 Knutsford Blvd., Kingston 5

Ph: 876-926-3690

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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