Sunday, April 3, 2011

What Is Your Jamaican Recipe of The Month?


- JAMAICAN SORREL RUM PUNCH – INGREDIENTS;-



• 2 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) dried sorrel calyxes (also called Jamaica or hibiscus)
• Two 1-inch cubes of peeled fresh ginger, chopped fine
• 3 whole cloves
• 5 3/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups amber rum
• 2 cups ice cubes, or to taste
• Lime and orange slices for garnish

- RECIPE:

Heat the sorrel, the ginger and the cloves. In a pan add 5 cups of water, bring to boil, pour it over the sorrel mixture, and let the mixture combine overnight. In a small pan bring the remaining 3/4 cup water and the sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and let the syrup cool. Strain the sorrel liquid into a pitcher, discarding the solids, stir in the sugar syrup, the rum and the ice cubes, and garnish the punch with the lime and orange slices.

- JAMAICAN RUM PUNCH – INGREDIENTS;-

• 2/3 cups of over proof Jamaican white Rum
• Optional - 2/3 cups coconut rum
• 1 (12 ounce) of concentrated fruit punch
• 36 ounces of water
• Optional - 4 cups Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 cup of Lime Juice
• 1/2 cup cherry syrup

- RECIPE:

• Mix everything together, taste and adjust.
• Optional garnish with pieces of pineapple or slices of lime.
• For great results serve over crushed ice.
• Jamaican Rum Punch keeps forever in your refrigerator and gets better with age.

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Local Specialty Dishes at Paradise Resorts Jamaica


JERK PORK / CHICKEN / FISH "jerked" meat is marinated for hours in a mixture of scallions, onions, thyme, Jamaican pimento, cinnamon, nutmeg, peppers, a special blend of fruit juices and more... then cooked over an outdoor pit lined with pimento wood or grilled simply over an open flame. The low heat allows the meat to cook slowly, so it loses little of its natural juices while becoming saturated with the flavour of the wood. You will love it! - ACKEE & SALT FISH - Jamaica's national dish featuring Ackee the mild Jamaican National fruit teamed with dried salted cod fish. The tasty combination is cooked up in a savoury sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices. - CALLALOO AND SALTFISH Jamaican greens and dried salted cod is cooked up in a savory sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices. - STEAMED/CALLALOO Callaloo is Jamaican greens like spinach, which has a slightly firmer texture. The greens are sautéed with peppers and onions then simmered in a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices. - JAMAICAN BROWN STEW CHICKEN Also known as Fricasseed Chicken the most popular way of cooking chicken in Jamaica. Chicken is marinated with a wild combination of herbs and spices then fried to a golden brown. Peppers vegetables and spices are then added and cooked to create the rich gravy (stew). - JAMAICAN CURRY CHICKEN


Chicken marinated in spicy Jamaican curry along with a host of other herbs spices and vegetables slowly cooked. This dish is typically served with steamed white rice. - Typical food for a party a popular island dish dating back to 1845 when -- following the abolition of slavery -- plantation owners began importing labourers from India and later China; the new arrivals quickly added their own contributions, including curry and other spices, to the island's expanding palette of exotic flavours. - To prepare curry goat, cut meat into small cubes and marinate in spicy Jamaican curry, thyme and other herbs and spices. Cook until the meat just fall off the bones. - MACKERAL – RUN DOWN Whole salted mackerel simmered in coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, scallions, thyme and hot peppers, and served with boiled green bananas or yams

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How Do You About Working With a Personal Chef?


- Each Villa is allocated an Authentic Jamaican Cook or High Class Experienced Chef, providing guests with a range of requested or recommended Island cuisine

- Guests can either purchase their own shopping or request that this is managed for them by the Cook or Chef, funds for shopping will either be paid in advance or on arrival at the Villa. - Menu’s can be devised by the Cook or Chef via meal option recommendation or in advance following a reservation as a special request.

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How Will It Enhance Your Stay?


Butler services:


- Assists guests with luggage
- Works to ensure that guests are happy and comfortable
- Supports chef and additional staff team
- Oversees guest service operations
- Provides guests with information as required e.g. location, activities, events, travel & transportation
- Butler services works to enhance each clients experience by providing very unique and personalised home away from home services based on need



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Each Event Individually at Paradise Resorts Jamaica


Not only do we ‘Entice Travellers to Jamaica’ we also facilitate a range of Uniquely Designed Specialist Events, ranging from group trips to Jamaica Jazz Festival, Reggae Sumfest and other musical events that feature Jamaica’s finest ‘Vocal Royalty’. PRJ host Charity Balls, Ladies Spa’s and Island sporting events hence attracting many new and diverse groups of global travellers.



Charity Balls – Hosted in Jamaica’s finest PRJ associated hotel, featuring the least promoted children’s charities in Jamaica. Each event works to raise existing Island / Global awareness and generates funds through creative however worthwhile, fun initiatives such as Raffles and Auctions which have previously included dates with distinguished guests & Jamaican celebrities. Funds have been used to further develop schools for children with learning disabilities and purchase facilities for children with physical disabilities.

There are many events held in Jamaica that equally attract Famous Musicians and Vocal Artists from around the world and the States including; Alicia Keyes, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Baby Face, Gladys Knight and Erica Badu.

‘Did you know that Jamaica hosts its very own Grammy Awards Ceremony’?

‘Did you also know that members of the Jamaican Vocal Royalty promote
Specialist events boasting live stage shows and other musical celebrations of achievement?’ Look out and PRJ will continue to keep you up-dated.

These are paid ticket events that are open to the general public. So if your accommodation and tickets are booked through PRJ we will provide you with a room up-grade and official V.I.P status.

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