Date: Saturday, August 25, 2018 Time: 9am – 1pm Location: The Jamaica Pegasus, 81 Knutsford Blvd, Kingston.
Admission:
General: Branson – $4500JMD; Public: $6000JMD
Branson’s Centre of Entrepreneurship Caribbean will be hosting a workshop to allow entrepreneurs or potential entrepreneurs to learn the framework for creating operational excellence for both service and manufacturing companies.
The workshop will last half the day and should provide focus on using innovative process improvements to create a sustainable value chain.
Ready to make the first step in your organization’s journey to industry-leading performance? If so, check the link below:
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***REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 10, 2018***
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Ronetta Crooks-Allen of RSS Naturalll Delites with one of her daughters, Shaunell Allen at Christmas in July, a Tropical Wonderland Trade Show put on by THF at The Jamaica Pegasus last Thursday, July 19, 2018.
Suga visited Christmas in July at The Jamaica Pegasus last Thursday. It was the 4th staging of the event titled, ‘Tropical Wonderland Trade Show’ put on by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (THF). It is a Tourism Linkages Network Initiative showcasing unique Jamaican products available for wholesale and retail by local businesses. Products are usually suitable for Gifts, especially Corporate gifting and Souvenirs.
There were quite a few eye-catching displays, however I was particularly impressed by the invitation and pitch from Mrs. Ronetta Crooks-Allen of RSS Naturalll Delites to try her flavoured Coconut Drops. I am not a fan of Coconut Drops, so I was pleasantly surprised with how appetizing her Cranberry flavoured Coconut Drops tasted. I was even more impressed that it was not too sweet or overpowered by the cranberries. The essence of coconut was still highlighted and quite delightful to the palate.
See Contact Information for RSS Naturalll Delites below to give those Cranberry flavoured Coconut Drops a try! Grater Cakes and other flavours of Coconut Drops are available as well.
Stay tuned to see where these yummy Coconut Drops may pop up in the future too! #BuyLocal
Yummy Coconut Drops and Grater Cakes from RSS Naturalll Delites #SugaEndorsed
RSS Naturalll Delites
Location: 138 Rhone Park Estate. Old Harbour, St. Catherine. JA. W.I.
The Sweetart Bake Expo held at The Jamaica Pegasus two Sundays ago had patrons in awe at the creativity of Cakes decorated and probably sent everyone’s sweet tooth into overdrive with the samples given.
There were On-stage demos and Presentations on Cake Decorating, as well as classes that were conducted, including one that was by a local instructor.
Sometimes a Cake is decorated well and doesn’t taste as good as it looks, but the proof is in the pudding. Suga was most impressed with the Piña Colada cupcake by Alex’s creations (@alexcreationsja). I tasted the rum first, followed by the coconut flavour, then was hit with the sweet accentuated by the icing. Fantastic!
Other tasty highlights for Suga: *Instagram tags in brackets
• Cheesecake by Kelsey’s Kreations (@kelseyskreations_ja)
• Bread Pudding by Skimo’s Pastries (@skimos_pastries)
• Banana Bread by La Jazz Sweet Tooth (@lajazzp_c)
I know persons are straying from the traditional Fruit cakes for Weddings, but I only got two to taste that were not up to standard. Perhaps Blissful Bites by Delvena came close. Lemon cakes are now a popular choice for Weddings, but none of them hit the spot.
The presence of well-known Bakers was missed, but there are many on the rise with potential who were present and have been working on their craft for years. The Cake Decorating Competitions displayed high levels of skill and creativity, making things look so real.
Here are most of the Winners! Pre-decorated Cake Competitions by Theme:
• Fast Food Winner
The Bucket Meal by @alissweetfantasy won 1st place. It was also voted the People’s Choice winner for the show!
2nd Place
The Subway Meal by @cakesbyqueata won 2nd place.
Decorated by Students! • Fast Food theme Winner
Winner of the Student Category was Annalise Powell of @baked876.
• Wedding Winner
The winning Cake was Decorated by @thesweetspotja
• Topsy Turvy Winner
First time entrant who just started Baking last year of @doms.delights was in tears after the announcement and moved even a few members of the audience to tears too.
Runner up
@fabulous_cakesja came 2nd.
• Jungle Theme Winner
Winner of the Jungle Theme Pre-decorated Cake Competition by #sweetimpressionsja
CONGRATS to the WINNERS and See you at the 5th Anniversary Edition, #sweetartbakeexpo2019!
Save the date! It will be May 26,2019 with 5 days of activities.
Don’t forget that the Sweetart Bake Expo will be at The Jamaica Pegasus this Sunday!
Our Jamaican Bakers’ Skill and Creativity will be put to the test! There will be a Cake Decorating Challenge for the Bakers with the theme, ‘Movie night’, a Pre-decorated Cake Competition with the 4 themes, Wedding, Cartoon, Topsy Turvy and Fast Food. For persons who would like to have fun and are also inspired to be like our Bakers, there will be Cake Decorating classes.
Check out these elaborate Cakes from some of our Jamaican Bakers!
Don’t miss out!
Ticket Information:
Children under 12 are FREE!
Presold: $800JMD
***Available at Monarch Pharmacy (Sovereign Centre Liguanea & Portmore), Fontana Pharmacy (Islandwide), York Pharmacy – Half Way Tree, Health Plus Pharmacy on Brunswick Ave., Spanish Town***
The New Kingston Rotary Club along with the Rotaract club they sponsor, New Kingston Rotaract Club are currently painting a Pedestrian crossing on one of the busiest roads in New Kingston, Jamaica.
I am sure it will be appreciated.
Both clubs are part of the non-profit organization, Rotary International. Good work Rotarians and Rotaractors!
Happy Labour Day Suga Bears! What’s your Labour Day Project? Have a productive day, whether at home or in the streets.
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Chefs on Show will be this Friday at The Jamaica Pegasus. Tickets cost $6000JMD for you to experience the culinary talents of our very own Jamaican Chefs. Some Suga endorsed Chefs such as Mark Cole, Christian Sweeney and Jackie Tyson will be there too.
Get your tickets today!
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Happy Ash Wednesday and Happy Valentine’s Day Suga Bears!
Suga has shortlisted a few places for Dinner for the late or spontaneous planners that do not want to spend the day at home. These Restaurants have been chosen based on their Prices per Couple, Reputation in Quality of Food and Service, Ambience and of course, their advertised Menu options.
Mystic Thai ($6990 per couple incl. Tx)
Location: B11 – Fairview Towne Centre Unit, Montego Bay
Ph: 876-633-6535
The Palms at CC South Beach ($8625JMD per couple incl. Tx and Service Charge
Location: 2 Brompton Rd. Kgn. 5
Ph: 876-919-3700
Jamaica Liquor Warehouse ($9487.50JMD per couple incl. Tx & Service Charge)
Location:Â Â 17 Lindsay Crescent, Kingston
Ph: 876-925-9427
100 Hope Road ($11500JMD per couple incl. Tx & Service charge)
Location: 100 Hope Road. Kgn. 6
Ph: 876-665-3238
The Steak House on the Verandah ($12647.84JMD per couple incl. of Tx & Service Charge)
Location: Devon House, Waterloo Road. Kgn.
Ph: 876-616-8831/876-616-8833
The Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel ($17600JMD per couple incl. Tx & Service Charge)
Location:Â 17 Waterloo Road. Kgn. 10.
Ph:Â 876-926-2211; 876-926-9334
If you would like to really go all out, A la Carte Fine-dining at the Terra Nova may be the choice for you!
The Terra Nova is offering a Valentine’s Day Dinner with two options, Poolside Buffet dining and A la Carte Fine-dining by The Terrace. The Buffet option is slightly less per couple, but I prefer and recommend dining that is less public with less forced interaction and the temperature and quality of food A la Carte is usually better. Jazz after Dark will follow too! Give them a call for more information and to make reservations.
If you would like to pamper your loved one or even treat yourself, this Spa option is Suga’s #1 Recommendation:
 The White Orchid Spa at The Jamaica Pegasus!
Location: The Jamaica Pegasus at 81 Knutsford Blvd., Kgn 5.
Ph: 876-926-3690
Enjoy!
~ With Love from Suga ~
Suga a.k.a Gabby with husband, Randy Burgess, enjoying Valentine’s Day Brunch hosted by Simo’s Bread and Catering (Christina Simonitsch) and Tooksie Kay Catering (Alexa Von Strolley) on Sunday, February 11 at Kayter on 18 Balleter Avenue.
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Crispy Pig Ears by Executive Chef, Mark Cole at The Jamaica Pegasus
Have you ever had Pig Ears? If you were at the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival’s event, Crisp, in November 2017, you would have had the pleasure of tasting crispy Pig Ears from two Suga Endorsed Chefs! – Chef Christina Simonitsch of Simo’s Bread and Catering and Executive Chef Mark Cole of The Jamaica Pegasus, who cooked divine dishes for President Barack Obama, Prince Harry and Princess Ann. They put on quite a display.
Last December I tasted long cuts of Crispy Pig Ears (hair removed of course) prepared by Chef Cole at The Jamaica Pegasus.
I loved it! It tasted like a cross between Calamari and Squid.
The entire Pig Ear was used, so all of it was not crispy. My friends were not fans of the outer ear’s gelatinous texture, which they called the ‘gooey’ and ‘rubbery’ part. However, the cartilage in the center that is crunchy and tasted crispy to us, was their favourite. I liked all of it.
Pig Ears aren’t that popular to be a part of the Menu at The Jamaica Pegasus yet, but I am happy I had the experience of tasting it.
I can see Crispy Pig Ears as an Appetizer or Side dish that goes well with Beer.
Pig Ears can be eaten warm or cold and are cooked in various ways all over the world, often served with a lemon, soy sauce or even vinegar when pickled. They are usually Boiled first, then Grilled, Stewed, Roasted, Pickled, Smoked, Baked or Deep Fried.
The Bulgarian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, American, Lithuanian, Filipino and Vietnamese often offer Pig Ear dishes as part of their Cuisines.
I challenge Best Ethnic Restaurant of 2017 and one of my faves, Mystic Thai in Montego Bay to offer a dish with Pig Ears on the menu! Suga will be in Montego Bay soon. 😊
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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