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Rainforest Caribbean Brought the Sea to ROK Hotel Kingston last Friday!

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Gabby Burgess a.k.a Suga with Award-Winning Chef Volae Williams at ROK Hotel Kingston’s Seafood Buffet with Rainforest Caribbean last Friday.
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TGIF was an understatement. Thank you Rainforest Caribbean and the Award-Winning Chef Volae Williams and his team at ROK Hotel Kingston by the ROKStone Grill for a spectacular Seafood Buffet Experience spanning about 7 stations.

Suga Highlights? Check them out here!

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Jerked Octopus with scotch bonnet citrus herbed butter


– My targeted, ‘meaty’ Jerked Octopus with adequate heat from scotch bonnet citrus herbed butter
– Hubby’s fave, Ceviche by the Raw Bar was on point
– Enjoyable selection of traditional and Jamaican rolls by the Sushi and Nigiri station
– The Mixed Seafood Pasta! I’m gonna tell you about it!
– The Strawberry Macaroons and rich Chocolate Log Cake were perfection. Definitely worth the calories.

Chef Volae told Suga they made a special effort to bring out the taste of the flavour of Rainforest Caribbean’s Seafood and of course you can’t do that by piling on a sauce. So hubby and I definitely appreciated their mixed seafood tossed in fettuccine with sundried tomatoes in a very light Mondavi Wine, butter and garlic sauce. Surely the Fit Happens with Gabby way. Nailed it!

All you can eat for J$10,000 with a live band and wait staff that we gave an A for effort. This experience was definitely value for money, especially as we continuously strive to revive Downtown, Kingston.

Same time, same place each month Chef Volae, ROK Hotel Kingston and Rainforest Caribbean? We’ll see!

XoXo,
Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Happy Friday Eve Suga Fam! Make it a Staycay and Enjoy the Long Weekend!

by Brand JamaicaCulinary ExperiencesFit Happens with GabbyHealth & FitnessWhat's Hot
Jakes at Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
Missed me on Mello?

Want to Enjoy Easter, but stay on your Fitness Mission?

Easter Brunch or Dinner can feel just as special at home as they would at a restaurant with a little planning and prep.

Try these Dishes in the Kitchen:

1. DEVILED EGGS
An Easter classic. Great brunch side or appetizer.

Use hot or mild pepper sauce, try dill or a sweet pickle relish, use fat-dree mayo and add a sprinkle of fresh Chives for more flavor.

2. Not a Deviled eggs fan? Try SPINACH AND MUSHROOM QUICHE or one of my faves, a CALLALOO FRITTATA.

Ensure you use unsweetened Almond milk and a low fat cheese such as a part skim mozzarella.

Photo: The Kichn

3. VEGGIE SIDES

Take advantage of seasonal flavors and root vegetables to add colour nutritional value to your Easter table. Root vegetables include carrots, parsnips, beets, red onion and sweet potato.

4. CORIANDER AND LEMON CRUSTED SALMON with Asparagus Salad and Poached Egg

5. CARROT CAKE OR YOUR OWN VEGETARIAN EASTER BUN!

Use whole-wheat or spelt  flour (hulled, purer wheat), Unsweetened Almond milk, Cinnamon and Agave to sweeten instead of sugar.

If you aren’t Vegetarian, please also cook or bake with Olive oil or Vegetable oil, not Coconut oil. We will leave that debate for after Easter. 🙂

Have a Happy, Holy and Restful Easter.
Remember Balance is key.

Check out Things to Do In Kingston this Weekend here:


XoXo,
Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Filing Taxes?! Happy Monday! Sending Smiles & Coffee Your Way!

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Sip THE Best Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Beyond Compare, JABLUM Coffee at ROK Hotel Kingston’s Market & Café. It’s JABLUM’s 100th Anniversary this year!

It’s also time to File your taxes Business Owners! Fun Times

A few tips:
• Ensure the correct form is on your Profile to fill out
• Check the list of Expenses required if you have not yet done your Financial sheet or need to amend to make it easier
• Take breaks, but remember to Save your Drafts!
• Let Excel be your Best Friend
• If you are stuck, call a Friend, an Accountant/Hire one before you press Submit

Have a Productive Week!

XoXo, Suga

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

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The Palate at ROK Hotel Kingston is Looking Good for Restaurant Week!

by Brand JamaicaCulinary ExperiencesRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot

I’ve added a few pics from Suga Tasters Taraja and Darien from previous weeks ago, but some of these items are on their Restaurant Week Jamaica Menu!

Go check them out! #EatInDineOut

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

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