#tbt to Curating an Anniverary Gift Basket with ALL Items Sourced Locally!

A lovely couple happily celebrated 38 years of marriage a little over a month ago.

Their beloved children ordered a curated Gift Basket from Suga Lifestyle’s Suga Box Ja supporting handcrafted, handmade, handpainted, Jamaican, local businesses and farmers.

Suga Box Ja’s Gift Basket included:

• GW Art (Ig: @gwartbygabby) : ‘Blessed’ Wooden sign

• Chocollor Chocolate (Ig: @chocollorchocolate) : Milk, White & 60% Dark Chocolate Bars

• Stush in the Bush (Ig: @stushinthebush) : Blow Fyah Sauce

• Pink Apron Jamaica Ltd. (Ig: @pinkapronja) : Scotchy Aioli

• Mira Botanicals (Ig: @mirabotanicals) : Stainless steel bottle

• Jablum Coffee (Ig: @jamblumcoffee) : True Brew Instant Coffee

Buy Local. Buy Jamaican 🇯🇲

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

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Brunching Outside at CRU Bar & Kitchen!

Suga’s Ratings for CRU Bar & Kitchen
Date and time of visit: Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 2:30pm
No. of diners: 2
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum

Parking: ★★★★★
Ambience: ★★★★☆
Décor: ★★★★☆
Comfort: ★★★★☆
Service: ★★★★☆
Speed: ★★★☆☆
Food quality: ★★★★★
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Plating: ★★★★★
Value for $: ★★★★☆

Suga’s Comments: 

Suga enjoyed the weekend before lockdown with hubby, Randy at Cru Bar & Kitchen’s Saturday Brunch.

Rooftop dining is quite sunny in the early afternoon, but we had a bit of breeze and some seating areas were partially covered or shaded. I welcome back the fans anytime though.

I appreciate the Scan Barcode menu anywhere I go. #SugaSnaps #CopingwithCovid

We enjoyed their consistently tasty and authentic Murray’s Curried Goat, as well as their Grilled Salmon along with refreshing Cocktails. We had two rounds of the Blue Lagoon Mojito and Whiskey Sour.

Murray’s Curried Goat served with handmade roti, bammy and steamed veggies (J$2100 +10% serv. charge +tx)
CRU Grilled Salmon with mashed potato, steamed veggies and sweet cilantro, lime glaze served on the side (J$2800 +10% serv. charge +tx)

Service was slow, but our waiter was attentive and we were just thankful for being outside, listening to the DJ play and seeing and waving to people from a distance. Seeing a few younger millennials in action was entertaining as well. The lighting on the rooftop seemed to be perfect for selfies.

Looking forward to returning to Brunch at CRU after the lockdown weekends.

…Until next time!

CRU Bar & Kitchen

Location: 71 Lady Musgrave Rd. Kgn. Ja

Ph: 876-571-1168

Reservations: 876-667-2323

Instagram: @crubarjamaica

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

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Be HEALTHY & STUSH AT HOME with Stush In The Bush Gluten-Free Easter Bun!

Be HEALTHY & STUSH AT HOME with Stush In The Bush Gluten-Free Easter Bun!

Where’s the lie? You get Vegan options for Cheese too!

You have until 5PM TODAY to ORDER your Gluten & Guinness Free Easter Bun!

It has molasses, not processed sugar. It has agave, maple syrup and raisins for a naturally sweet and fruity, but not so fruity flavour.

PLUS you have a variety of Vegan Cheese options – Cheddar Cheese, Cashew Ricotta and I can’t wait to try the Almond Ricotta that I ordered.

Cut down on the Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sugar, but still enjoy and eat guilt-free with Stush In The Bush at home this long weekend!

Delivery will be this Thursday at a central location (e.g. Super Valu Plaza, Kingston). Delivery time varies but is often within the 11AM to 1 PM window.

Here is the link to order:

https://forms.gle/7N4EHsfv5rMbrB5f8

Support Local and remember you can Sign up for a Nutrition Consultation with Suga Lifestyle’s Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist, Gabby today using link below:

https://sugalifestyle.com/personal-training/

I got you💪🏾💖

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

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Don’t let Easter reach you without a Nutrition Plan!

Happy Monday! Some persons are already on course to reaching their Weight loss goals after consulting with me Virtually or at The Less Institute.

Book your Consult with me Today!

You will get great insight into how you can become a Happy, Healthier and Fitter You.

All you need is 1 session and you’re good to go. You know I can tell you WHERE to Eat, but I’m also Certified for over a decade to tell you WHAT to Eat, HOW to Cook the fun way, give you Recipes, Tips for a lifetime and a Meal Plan Template.

Don’t Procrastinate. Nip it in the Bud 💪🏾

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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Seaside Dining by a Hidden Gem along Tower Isle!

With the upcoming lockdown weekends, I am happy my hubby, Randy and I didn’t put off visiting this hidden gem of a restaurant along Tower Isle, Ocho Rios two weeks ago.

The Rocks Restaurant & Bar, Villa Viento, Ocho Rios

Suga’s Ratings for The Rocks Restaurant & Bar
Date and time of visit: Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 4:00pm
No. of diners: 2
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★★★☆☆
Ambience: ★★★★★
Décor: ★★★☆☆
Comfort: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★☆
Food quality: ★★★★☆
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Plating: ★★★★☆
Value for $: ★★★★☆

Suga’s Breakdown:

The Rocks Restaurant & Bar is located on the seaside directly across from Harmony Hall and has breathtaking views, attentive staff and food done to order.

We enjoyed Escargot (could have been a bit spicier), Roast Chicken and quite a commendable Curry Goat. #SugaSnaps

Escargot (USD$15)
Roasted Chicken (USD$12)
Curried Goat (USD$15)

The Crème Brûlée was deliciously rummy! A pleasant surprise.

Crème Brûlée (USD$8)

The Rocks Restaurant & Bar is #SugaEndorsed. Thanks for the hospitality. I will have Cocktails from the Bar next time around!

The Rocks Restaurant & Bar

Location: Villa Viento. Tower Isle, Ocho Rios. Jamaica.

Ph: 876-810-4179

Instagram: @the_rocks_restaurant_n_bar

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

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Suety’s Boutique already got SUGA Accessorised & Ready for the NBA Playoffs!

Thanks to Suety’s Boutique, I got the cuuuutest accessory for the upcoming NBA Playoffs + a free gift for shopping !

Previous much? Playoffs begin Saturday, May 22, but the league is heating up AND I believe we can hit the Bar safely again soon…vaccinated of course!

This trendy crossover Bag with a bit of vintage stamped on it, had my name written all over it.

I still believe MJ is the Greatest, do you?

Check out Suety’s Boutique and show some Small Business 💖 Today!

XoXo, Suga

Suety’s Boutique

Instagram/DM: @suetysboutique

Whats App: 876-797-8219

Website: http://suetysboutique.com/

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

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Eating Healthy the Fun way with The Commissary’s Simo’s Bread and Catering!

Start your week off the right way and remember you can eat healthy the fun way on weekends too!

Watch “Eating Healthy the Fun way with The Commissary’s Simo’s Bread and Catering!” on YouTube here:

I enjoyed going to the The Commissary by Devon House and using Simo’s Bread and Catering’s Cherry Tomato Salsa to top off my loaded baked Potato Wedges and Chicken franks (meat optional) also topped off with black beans and corn. Great for a light Lunch.

Then I had a little extra left and used it top off my Sunday Dinner! Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed Simo’s Bread and Catering’s Vegan Pesto with my Grilled Chicken & whole grain Linguine Pasta, also topped off with a dash of low-fat, low calorie (20 cal.!) grated Parmesan Cheese.

Grilled Chicken Pesto Linguine by Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist, Gabrielle Burgess

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https://sugalifestyle.com/personal-training/

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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TGIF and Cheers to Staycations!

TGIF! There are lots of deals online for our local Hotels. Let us help them to stay afloat until we move forward after Covid. They are doing their best to keep us safe. We need balance and R and R time too!

Book your stay to enjoy Sun, Sand and Sea with Rum in Hand.

Iberostar Grand Rose Hall, Montego Bay

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

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Dolled up in my Earrings from Aviola Accessories!

Handmade, Eco-friendly, Upcycled, Metallic Jewellery from Aviola Accessories! 

Check out bold, unique, affordable designs from Melissa Preddie of Aviola Accessories today!

Support Local & Show Small Business 💖

Aviola Accessories

Ph: 876-367-5160

Instagram: @aviola_accessories

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

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Eating Healthy with PRESS Café who Delivers Now!

Two weeks ago I had fun ordering Healthy from one of my faves, PRESS Café. Their online menu is user friendly, they are consistently reliable with processing your order on time and you can customize your order too.

I enjoyed the Chickpea & Turkey Breast Salad, loaded with Turkey breast, Chickpeas, lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, onions and sesame seeds. I didn’t request a dressing, but a vinaigrette is available.

Chickpea & Turkey Breast Salad from PRESS Café (J$1100)

I then satisfied my sweet tooth the healthy way by ordering PRESS’s Chia Pudding (Chia seeds, almond milk, agave, vanilla extract and my topping of choice, blueberries). You can definitely try making any of these at home, but it’s worth the convenience at PRESS.

PRESS’s Chia Pudding (J$590)

Even though PRESS is central on Ardenne Road (inside Ardenne Emirates), they deliver now too! Look out for their Vegan menu coming soon & have a Healthy day!

Support Local and remember you can sign up for a Nutrition Consultation with Suga Lifestyle’s Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist, Gabby today using this LINK:

https://sugalifestyle.com/personal-training/

PRESS

Location: Shop 21, 7-9 Ardenne Road.
Ardenne Emirates. Kgn. 10, Ja

Ph: 876.506.1088

Website: [email protected]

Facebook; Instagram: @pressshopco

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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