The calm before the storm… The Pot a Bubble at Kingston Kitchen, the city is a hustle & a bustle and Carnival a come.
Remember to take a pause, apprecilove everything, change your strategy if you have to and reset. Whether it’s before during or after what keeps coming at you in life. Balance is key and always remember, Jamaica is not a Real Place, it’s an Experience😃
XoXo, Suga💖😎
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Gabrielle Burgess, Owner of Suga Lifestyle Charities Ltd. hands over a Donation to Guidance Counsellor, Mrs. Shemelia Dawkins Brown of Immaculate Conception High School for Girls on April 28, 2022.
At the end of April before Exams, Suga handed over some much needed Science Textbooks and 1-worthy CXC notes + Sanitary pads over to Guidance Counsellor, Mrs. Shemelia Dawkins Brown of Immaculate Conception High School for Girls (Ig: @simplyimmaculate).
The struggle to equip our children with all that they need now + Period Poverty is real. Not to mention the Tampon shortage! Suga has started the drive from now, so if anyone has any Tampons or Sanitary pads to contribute, please Email (sugalifestyle@gmail.com)/Call me (876.422.3769). The Tampon option is important too, especially for our athletes on the rise.
Our Track Team (Ig: @ichswolves) who you saw blazing up the relays at Champs, had Finalists in the Shot put, Discus, 100m Hurdles and a Bronze medallist in the 200m at the National Junior Championships held last weekend at the National Stadium. Well done Ladies! 💙🤍
Also, if you have any children who have moved on from High School and you need to offload Textbooks or would like to give a monetary contribution towards School books or supplies, please Email me as well. Back to School will be here in no time. Help Suga Lifestyle to advance Health Care and Education as we strive to Build a Better Jamaica.
Suga Lifestyle Charities Ltd. (Registered Charity)
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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It’s a new week with new opportunities or the same on the table from last week. Don’t let them pass you by. Go get em!
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Say Yes to Fresh and support Kingston & St. Andrew’s Farmer’s Market this Friday at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries’ Playfield.
Help our Farmers to stay encouraged despite the challenges being faced during COVID-19.
Support Local. Buy Jamaican. 🇯🇲
Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Playfield
Location: Hope Gardens, Kingston 6, Old Hope Road, Kingston.
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth’s Ratings for EITS Cafe Doorstep Dining
Date and time of order: April 17, 2020
No. of orders: 2
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Speed: ★★★★☆
Food quality: ★★★★★
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Packaging: ★★★★★
Value for $: ★★★★★
Suga Taster, Kimmy’s Breakdown!
Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth
During Love in the Time of Corona, EITS Cafe has been offering Door Step Dining. There are usually two Soup options and six Meal options, in addition to some fun treats such as Pesto, Herb Butter and Cookies.
There are also refreshing and simple Salads. There are suggested combinations and an option to build your own Salad, which is what I ordered.
There are quite a few options you can choose from, and part of the fun is switching it up so that you’re not having the same Salad every day.
Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Sunday’s cool, breezy afternoon was perfect for savoury bites and bubbly to celebrate International Women’s Day and contribute to the Canadian Women’s Club of Jamaica’s outreach projects.
Harbour Wines and Spirits and Select Brands provided ideal pairings for offerings from EITS Café, Tea Tree Creperie, Raffaele’s Gourmet Pizzeria, Fromage, Chez Maria, Uncorked, Cannonball Café and Chocolate Dreams.
Everything was delightful but of course there were a few standouts.
EITS Café
Robyn Fox of EITS Café and her team for the day, along with a representative from Select Brands.
It’s always a pleasure to be around Robyn Fox and her hospitable team from EITS Café. Their Black Olive Bammy Bruschetta with Feta Cheese, Red Onion and Caramelized Onions was quite appetizing while paired with one of my fave’s, the Kung Fu Girl Riesling provided by Select Brands. Its apricot, white peach, honeysuckle aromas balanced out the sharpness of the Feta.
Black Olive Bammy Bruschetta with Feta Cheese, Red Onion and Caramelized Onions from EITS Café.
Fromage
Fromage’s Oxtail Arancini Balls.
Fromage’s Oxtail Arancini Balls were divine with Harbour Wines’ Ménage à Trois Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon. That wine was unforgettable from the Table Talk Observer Food Awards last year.
Then their Chèvre Canapés with fig glazed walnuts paired with Rosé was such a treat. The light, fluffy texture with the touch of sweet was perfection.
Fromage’s Chèvre Canapés with fig glazed walnuts.
Kudos to Lisa Chin and her team. #SugaSnaps
Fromage’s Lisa Chin with her delish Chèvre Canapés at CWC’S Wine Pairing Soirée last Sunday.
Chez Maria
Chez Maria’s Vegetarian Pumpkin Kibbeh Cups.
Chez Maria’s Vegetarian Pumpkin Kibbeh Cups with hummus on top was both healthy and scrumptious. The winner for seconds if watching your calories. They were paired with Select Brands’ Primal Roots California Red.
Guess who’s going into Catering? – Cannonball Café
Cannonball’s Antipasto Skewer with Lomo, Olive, Tomato, Mozzarella and Mushroom Tortelini was a myriad of flavours that balanced each other well and even further with Harbour Wines’ Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon.
Suga’s husband, Randy Burgess about to enjoy the Lomo & Mozzarrella Skewer along with the Sliced New York Strip Steak with Caramel Onions and Tomato Jam.
Chocolate Dreams
Pistacio Chocolate Bites from Chocolate Dreams.
You have to top off the evening with some sweet! I didn’t mind the spicy either. Chocolate Dreams outdid themselves with their Scotch Bonnet Caramel Fudge and Pistacio Chocolate Bites. Their entire spread was worth the calories. If you like sweet wines, the Roscato Sweet Red courtesy of Harbour Wines was a great choice.
Sweet Red Wine Pairings courtesy of Harbour Wines with Chocolate Dreams’ Scotch Bonnet Caramel Fudge
Great evening filled with Vino, Savoury bites and Beautiful Women. Value for money with Proceeds to a great cause. Well done Canadian Women’s Club of Jamaica. #SugaEndorsed
Suga Tasters and cousins, Gabrielle Burgess and Kimberly Nesbeth enjoyed celebrating International Women’s Day together and all things good that paired with wine last Sunday, March 8, 2020 at The Matalon House in Long Lane, St. Andrew.
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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The 2nd annual Blue Mountain Coffee Festival starts today! Blue Mountain Coffee has the reputation of being one of the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world over the past few decades.
This event hopes to attract tourists and international coffee buyers, as well as create awareness of the rapidly growing coffee culture amongst us as local consumers.
Friday, March 1st – Trade Day
The Festival kicks off today with a networking and learning experience for farmers allowing them to showcase their coffee and coffee byproducts.
Saturday, March 2nd – Festival Marketplace
Last year’s view from Newcastle at the 1st staging of the Marketplace at the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival
After you finish with Suga Lifestyle’s Nutrition session tomorrow, the Festival Marketplace in Newcastle will be buzzing with activity. You can then browse and purchase coffee to put in your protein shakes each morning!
There will be coffee galore, coffee byproducts and live demos if you are a barista at home, as well as live musical entertainment and crafts on showcase from local artisans. You would also learn about coffee related tours.
Festival Marketplace Ticket costs: $1500 (Adults); $500 (Children 2-12 years and students with ID)
***Complimentary round trip Shuttle Services will be provided from UTECH Library Car Park to Newcastle starting at 9am***
If you would like to make a weekend of it, there are activities on Sunday too!
Sunday, March 3 – The Culinary Trail (Reservation Only)
There will be a Coffee-themed Brunch at Strawberry Hill and other eateries along the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Trail should have a signature Blue Mountain Coffee infused dish on their menu that day.
Enjoy!
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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It’s been a long time coming, but I finally made the trek to Street Food Saturdays. Was it worth it? Not really, but I went for the experience nonetheless.
The Menu
Persons like myself and my husband who go with the intention to try different dishes may be disappointed. We were not given the option to mix meats even when requested and the plates were small, especially for the prices. I hardly eat Pork, but wanted to taste their Smoked Pork Belly. That taste cost me $2,000JMD. It was succulent and crackling, but a bit too salty.
Smoked Pork Belly ($2000JMD) from Street Food Saturdays last Saturday, February 23, 2019.
The event was filled with patrons. Thankfully they had good crowd control. The wait for food wasn’t long and even though you couldn’t get all your food options at one station, they seemed to have a good system going. ‘Chefs Dwight and Celine’ were on Meats, and Chef Simone Walker-Barrett with her assistants were on Seafood, with her added special of Jerked Lamb Chops.
The Meat Station at Street Food Saturdays
It was a hot day. They had seating under tents, but my husband and I scoped out a table down by the river that was much cooler with more scenic surroundings.
Rosemary Pan Chicken ($1000JMD)
The Rosemary Pan Chicken was nothing to write home about, but the Tangerine and Guava sauces provided were tasty and complemented the meats well.
The greatly anticipated Lobster Pasta was not visually appealing. A small serving of lobster on some cheesy elbow macaroni was served to others, so we passed on that.
This finally brings me to the good stuff. The Jerked Fish was seasoned to perfection and accompanied by tasty Parmesan Polenta.
Jerked Fish with Parmesan Polenta ($2000JMD)
Chef Simone Walker-Barrett’s Special was indeed special. The Jerked Lamb Chops were savoury.
Jerked Lamb Chops with Parmesan Polenta ($3000JMD)
Suga a.k.a Gabby Burgess at Street Food Saturdays last Saturday, February 23, 2018.
After we finished our lunch, there was nothing that kept us interested to stay, so we made it back home in time to watch the Gibson Relays. I think the event has the potential to be better; maybe some entertainment or a farmer’s market. We enjoyed our meals, but it was an underwhelming experience based on the marketing of the event and it was not value for money. It was marketed as wood fire gourmet, but although the quality of some of the dishes was good, there was nothing signature about them, with regard to presentation or taste. After a long drive we spent $8,400JMD for street food, with walk up service, in an outdoor setting. Sorry Suga Bears, this event is not #SugaEndorsed.
Street Food Saturdays
Location: Mount James District; Golden Spring
Ph: 876-414-0016; 876-313-0735; 876-395-3614
Email: streetfoodsaturdays@gmail.com
Instagram: @streetfoodsaturdays
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Follow the food and the flavour! Head up to Street Food Saturdays hosted by Chef Simone Walker-Barrett by Mount James District, Golden Spring, St. Andrew tomorrow any time from 12-6pm! There will be quite a variety, so there should be something to satisfy any craving you may have.
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