Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Caribbean Vibes Jamaican - Vacaville, CA, 95688-5313 - Citysearch
Caribbean Vibes Jamaican - Vacaville, CA, 95688-5313 - Citysearch: "Caribbean Vibes Jamaican
898 Alamo Dr
Vacaville, CA 95688-5313View Map
(707) 452-9003 "
898 Alamo Dr
Vacaville, CA 95688-5313View Map
(707) 452-9003 "
Go - Jamaica - Jamaica's Portal to the World - Gleaner News, Free Email, E-Commerce, Weather Forecasts, Live Web Cam, Chat and more
Go - Jamaica - Jamaica's Portal to the World - Gleaner News, Free Email, E-Commerce, Weather Forecasts, Live Web Cam, Chat and more
Current Events!! Message forums and Chats may be good place to find a cultural event in Sac Area. (??)
Current Events!! Message forums and Chats may be good place to find a cultural event in Sac Area. (??)
Jamaica Awareness Association of California
Jamaica Awareness Association of California
Nothing on the page of use to us....BUT they may be a good contact for information.
Nothing on the page of use to us....BUT they may be a good contact for information.
The Love of Food - Jamaican Culture
An article on the importance of food in Jamaican culture...
The Love of Food - Jamaican Culture:
"Food is more important than the dead. "
The Love of Food - Jamaican Culture:
"Food is more important than the dead. "
Jamaican Recipes (Jamaica)
Jamaican Recipes (Jamaica): "Cornmeal Pudding
Like rice, cornmeal is a staple in the Jamaican diet . This makes cornmeal pudding a favorite deserts in Jamaica.
Coconut Toto
Enjoy our coconut Toto recipe. It is one of the many Jamaican coconut cakes that is served as a desert.
Boil Dumpling
Some may claim that the dumpling has no nutritional value however no 'true' Jamaican meal is complete without it.
Codfish Balls
Horderves anyone? Try our Codfish Ball recipe. It is the perfect horderve or appetizer for any occasion.
Stuffed Roast Beef
Seasoned with many of Jamaican spices Jamaican Stuffed Roast Beef is a favorites at special occasions.
Callaloo Fritters
This is a special recipe for all vegetarians and ital food lovers. Try our callaloo fritters.
Quick Vegetable Curry
Looking for a quick vegetarian meal that you cook in less than 20 minutes? Try our 'Quick Vegetable Curry'
Bulla
Bulla and Pear (Avocado) is an old time favorite especially in the Jamaican countryside. Check out our Jamaican Ginger Bulla Recipe.
Renta Pineapple Orange Drink
This month try something new and exciting. Check out our Renta Pineapple Orange Drink recipe.
Shrimp in Coconut Cream Sauce
Are you a seafood and fruit lover? Try the Shrimp in Coconut Cream Sauce from last month's recipe contest winner in our 'Ackee and Saltfish cooking forum.
Corn Bread
Do you remember the days when you used to eat a patty with corn bread. Check out our Jamaican style cornbread receipe.
Yellow Yam Rissoles
Are you ready to try some new, different but Jamaican. Check out our Yellow Yam Rissoles recipe submitted by Albert Town High School for the Trelawny Yam Festival .
Hominy Corn Porridge
Remember those morning breakf"
Like rice, cornmeal is a staple in the Jamaican diet . This makes cornmeal pudding a favorite deserts in Jamaica.
Coconut Toto
Enjoy our coconut Toto recipe. It is one of the many Jamaican coconut cakes that is served as a desert.
Boil Dumpling
Some may claim that the dumpling has no nutritional value however no 'true' Jamaican meal is complete without it.
Codfish Balls
Horderves anyone? Try our Codfish Ball recipe. It is the perfect horderve or appetizer for any occasion.
Stuffed Roast Beef
Seasoned with many of Jamaican spices Jamaican Stuffed Roast Beef is a favorites at special occasions.
Callaloo Fritters
This is a special recipe for all vegetarians and ital food lovers. Try our callaloo fritters.
Quick Vegetable Curry
Looking for a quick vegetarian meal that you cook in less than 20 minutes? Try our 'Quick Vegetable Curry'
Bulla
Bulla and Pear (Avocado) is an old time favorite especially in the Jamaican countryside. Check out our Jamaican Ginger Bulla Recipe.
Renta Pineapple Orange Drink
This month try something new and exciting. Check out our Renta Pineapple Orange Drink recipe.
Shrimp in Coconut Cream Sauce
Are you a seafood and fruit lover? Try the Shrimp in Coconut Cream Sauce from last month's recipe contest winner in our 'Ackee and Saltfish cooking forum.
Corn Bread
Do you remember the days when you used to eat a patty with corn bread. Check out our Jamaican style cornbread receipe.
Yellow Yam Rissoles
Are you ready to try some new, different but Jamaican. Check out our Yellow Yam Rissoles recipe submitted by Albert Town High School for the Trelawny Yam Festival .
Hominy Corn Porridge
Remember those morning breakf"
The Culture of Jamaica
The Culture of Jamaica
A very rich site full of varied knowlege: Fables and legends, traditions and music
A very rich site full of varied knowlege: Fables and legends, traditions and music
Jamaican Recipes for the home.
Jamaican Recipes for the home.:
Jamaican recipes that will make you say... YAH MON!Can you say, "Hold the spice", Of course you can! These Jamaican Recipes will make you the talk of the town, neighborhood, school, social club, church, campsite...you know.
You will impress your friends with these exotic recipes.
"Have you ever tried Brown Stewed Fish, Escovitch Fish, Curry Chicken, Goat Meat, Rice & Peas, Seasoned Rice, Cabbage and Salt Fish, Cornmeal Porridge, Banana Porridge, Sorrell, Ginger Beer, Calaloo and Dumplings, Bulla?
Or Plantain Tarts, Gizzarda, Top and Bottom, Asham, Beef Pattie and Coco Bread, Bun & Cheese, Toto, Jerk Chicken, Yam & Banana with Saltfish, Bully Beef & Bread, and Dutty Gal?
Or Shad & Banana, Red Herring & Crackers, Mackerel & Banana...to rahtid, cuyah...eh...eh. a yahso it deh... YAH MON Oh! Sorry (I shall now switch to Her Majesty's English) I got carried away.
Yes, it's easy to get carried away when talking/writing about these foods. I get the mouth-watering effect that makes me hungry.
Some of the names of the foods mentioned in the above sentences may not sound familiar to you, but don’t worry…you’ll become an expert cook making these dishes in no time.
Another thing not to worry about is how you pronounce the names of the food…if you don’t get it, big deal. Taste is what we are concerned about, not names.
And if you meet a Mr. or Mrs. brag & boast know-it-all Jamaican cook, be nice to him/her, and try to get some of his/her method of cooking, believe me the knowledge wont hurt you.
HOLD THE SPICE
In our three little restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia we have heard several people say they like the Jamaican food but it’s “too spicy.” That’s before they try anything on our menu…go figure.
And to their surprise, after tasting a sample of our food, such as Stew Chicken or Oxtail, their expression was,'this is soooo good, can I have the recipe?' 'mmm...Sure'
See, no need to hold the spice. Why? It isn’t hot"
Jamaican recipes that will make you say... YAH MON!Can you say, "Hold the spice", Of course you can! These Jamaican Recipes will make you the talk of the town, neighborhood, school, social club, church, campsite...you know.
You will impress your friends with these exotic recipes.
"Have you ever tried Brown Stewed Fish, Escovitch Fish, Curry Chicken, Goat Meat, Rice & Peas, Seasoned Rice, Cabbage and Salt Fish, Cornmeal Porridge, Banana Porridge, Sorrell, Ginger Beer, Calaloo and Dumplings, Bulla?
Or Plantain Tarts, Gizzarda, Top and Bottom, Asham, Beef Pattie and Coco Bread, Bun & Cheese, Toto, Jerk Chicken, Yam & Banana with Saltfish, Bully Beef & Bread, and Dutty Gal?
Or Shad & Banana, Red Herring & Crackers, Mackerel & Banana...to rahtid, cuyah...eh...eh. a yahso it deh... YAH MON Oh! Sorry (I shall now switch to Her Majesty's English) I got carried away.
Yes, it's easy to get carried away when talking/writing about these foods. I get the mouth-watering effect that makes me hungry.
Some of the names of the foods mentioned in the above sentences may not sound familiar to you, but don’t worry…you’ll become an expert cook making these dishes in no time.
Another thing not to worry about is how you pronounce the names of the food…if you don’t get it, big deal. Taste is what we are concerned about, not names.
And if you meet a Mr. or Mrs. brag & boast know-it-all Jamaican cook, be nice to him/her, and try to get some of his/her method of cooking, believe me the knowledge wont hurt you.
HOLD THE SPICE
In our three little restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia we have heard several people say they like the Jamaican food but it’s “too spicy.” That’s before they try anything on our menu…go figure.
And to their surprise, after tasting a sample of our food, such as Stew Chicken or Oxtail, their expression was,'this is soooo good, can I have the recipe?' 'mmm...Sure'
See, no need to hold the spice. Why? It isn’t hot"
Jamaican Recipes for the home.
Jamaican Recipes for the home.:
Jamaican recipes that will make you say... YAH MON!Can you say, "Hold the spice", Of course you can! These Jamaican Recipes will make you the talk of the town, neighborhood, school, social club, church, campsite...you know.
You will impress your friends with these exotic recipes.
"Have you ever tried Brown Stewed Fish, Escovitch Fish, Curry Chicken, Goat Meat, Rice & Peas, Seasoned Rice, Cabbage and Salt Fish, Cornmeal Porridge, Banana Porridge, Sorrell, Ginger Beer, Calaloo and Dumplings, Bulla?
Or Plantain Tarts, Gizzarda, Top and Bottom, Asham, Beef Pattie and Coco Bread, Bun & Cheese, Toto, Jerk Chicken, Yam & Banana with Saltfish, Bully Beef & Bread, and Dutty Gal?
Or Shad & Banana, Red Herring & Crackers, Mackerel & Banana...to rahtid, cuyah...eh...eh. a yahso it deh... YAH MON Oh! Sorry (I shall now switch to Her Majesty's English) I got carried away.
Yes, it's easy to get carried away when talking/writing about these foods. I get the mouth-watering effect that makes me hungry.
Some of the names of the foods mentioned in the above sentences may not sound familiar to you, but don’t worry…you’ll become an expert cook making these dishes in no time.
Another thing not to worry about is how you pronounce the names of the food…if you don’t get it, big deal. Taste is what we are concerned about, not names.
And if you meet a Mr. or Mrs. brag & boast know-it-all Jamaican cook, be nice to him/her, and try to get some of his/her method of cooking, believe me the knowledge wont hurt you.
HOLD THE SPICE
In our three little restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia we have heard several people say they like the Jamaican food but it’s “too spicy.” That’s before they try anything on our menu…go figure.
And to their surprise, after tasting a sample of our food, such as Stew Chicken or Oxtail, their expression was,'this is soooo good, can I have the recipe?' 'mmm...Sure'
See, no need to hold the spice. Why? It isn’t hot"
Jamaican recipes that will make you say... YAH MON!Can you say, "Hold the spice", Of course you can! These Jamaican Recipes will make you the talk of the town, neighborhood, school, social club, church, campsite...you know.
You will impress your friends with these exotic recipes.
"Have you ever tried Brown Stewed Fish, Escovitch Fish, Curry Chicken, Goat Meat, Rice & Peas, Seasoned Rice, Cabbage and Salt Fish, Cornmeal Porridge, Banana Porridge, Sorrell, Ginger Beer, Calaloo and Dumplings, Bulla?
Or Plantain Tarts, Gizzarda, Top and Bottom, Asham, Beef Pattie and Coco Bread, Bun & Cheese, Toto, Jerk Chicken, Yam & Banana with Saltfish, Bully Beef & Bread, and Dutty Gal?
Or Shad & Banana, Red Herring & Crackers, Mackerel & Banana...to rahtid, cuyah...eh...eh. a yahso it deh... YAH MON Oh! Sorry (I shall now switch to Her Majesty's English) I got carried away.
Yes, it's easy to get carried away when talking/writing about these foods. I get the mouth-watering effect that makes me hungry.
Some of the names of the foods mentioned in the above sentences may not sound familiar to you, but don’t worry…you’ll become an expert cook making these dishes in no time.
Another thing not to worry about is how you pronounce the names of the food…if you don’t get it, big deal. Taste is what we are concerned about, not names.
And if you meet a Mr. or Mrs. brag & boast know-it-all Jamaican cook, be nice to him/her, and try to get some of his/her method of cooking, believe me the knowledge wont hurt you.
HOLD THE SPICE
In our three little restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia we have heard several people say they like the Jamaican food but it’s “too spicy.” That’s before they try anything on our menu…go figure.
And to their surprise, after tasting a sample of our food, such as Stew Chicken or Oxtail, their expression was,'this is soooo good, can I have the recipe?' 'mmm...Sure'
See, no need to hold the spice. Why? It isn’t hot"
Saturday, October 07, 2006
SacTicket // Calendar
SacTicket // Calendar
Reggae Bashment
Where:
Blue Lamp Lounge1400 Alhambra Blvd.Sacramento, CA95816Get Directions
When:
Oct. 8Showtimes
10 p.m.
Prices:
$5
Contact:
(916) 455-3400
Reggae Bashment with DJ Wokstar.
Reggae Bashment
Where:
Blue Lamp Lounge1400 Alhambra Blvd.Sacramento, CA95816Get Directions
When:
Oct. 8Showtimes
10 p.m.
Prices:
$5
Contact:
(916) 455-3400
Reggae Bashment with DJ Wokstar.
Jamaica History
Jamaica History
Christopher Columbus sighted the island of Jamaica during his second voyage, and it became a Spanish colony in 1509. Saint Jago de la Vega (now Spanish Town) was founded about 1523. Colonization was slow under Spanish rule.
Jamaica was captured by an English naval force under Sir William Penn in 1655. The island was formally transferred to England in 1670. During the final decades of the 17th century, growing numbers of English immigrants arrived; the sugar, cacao, and other agricultural and forest industries were rapidly expanded; and the consequent demand for plantation labor led to large-scale importation of black slaves. Jamaica soon became one of the principal slave-trading centers in the world. But, by 1838, slavery was abolished by parliamentary legislation, and $30 million was granted as compensation to the owners of the nearly 310,000 liberated slaves.
Large numbers of the freed blacks abandoned the plantations following emancipation and took possession of unoccupied lands in the interior, gravely disrupting the economy. Labor shortages, bankrupt plantations, and declining trade resulted in a protracted economic crisis. Oppressive taxation, discriminatory acts by the courts, and land-exclusion measures ultimately caused widespread unrest among the black population.
Independence for Jamaican slaves in the early 19th century brought great unrest for the island's white population. Both societies co-existed for several decades before conditions reached the boiling point. In October 1865, an insurrection occurred at Port Morant. Imposing martial law, the government speedily quelled the uprising and inflicted brutal reprisals. Jamaica was made a crown colony, thus losing the large degree of self-government it had enjoyed since the late 17th century. Representative government was partly restored in 1884.
Jamaica was one of the British colonies that, on January 3, 1958, was united in the Federation of the West Indies. Disagreement over the role Jamaica would play led to the breakup of the federation, and on August 6, 1962, the island gained independence.
In 1962, Sir Alexander Bustamante became prime minister, succeeded by Hugh Lawson Shearer in 1967. The following year, Jamaica was a founding member of the Caribbean Free Trade Area (CARIFTA).
Elections in 1972 brought the People's National Party (PNP) to power under Michael N. Manley, a labor leader who promised economic growth. His leftist policies and open friendship with Cuba's Communist leader Fidel Castro, however, polarized the population. When he proved unable to revitalize the economy, Manley was voted out in 1980 following a turbulent election campaign that left about 800 Jamaicans dead, mainly as a result of clashes between political gangs. Election-related violence remained a part of Jamaica's political scene into the 1990s.
Edward Seaga of the Jamaica Labor Party (JLP), a former finance minister, then formed a government. Repudiating socialism, he severed relations with Cuba, established close ties with the United States, and tried hard to attract foreign capital. However, weak prices for Jamaica's mineral exports impeded economic recovery. In September 1988 Hurricane Gilbert caused an estimated $8 billion in property damage and left some 500,000 Jamaicans homeless.
The PNP won a large parliamentary majority in 1989, returning Manley to power. He introduced moderate free-market policies before resigning in March 1992 because of poor health. Percival J. Patterson, his successor as prime minister and PNP leader, easily won reelection a year later. In 1997 the PNP won an unprecedented third consecutive electoral victory, in an election reported as one of the least violent elections in Jamaica's recent history.
The eighties saw the development of Free Zone manufacturing especially of garments for export to the USA, the gradual recovery of bauxite/alumina production, and the rapid growth of tourism from North America. In the process, the traditional international economic relations, particularly with the USA, were strengthened at the expense of regional relations. In addition, more and more Jamaicans are immigrating to the USA, swelling the ranks of established overseas Jamaican communities, and creating new ones.
For more information about the history of Jamaica, see the National Library of Jamaica. and EmulateMe.
Christopher Columbus sighted the island of Jamaica during his second voyage, and it became a Spanish colony in 1509. Saint Jago de la Vega (now Spanish Town) was founded about 1523. Colonization was slow under Spanish rule.
Jamaica was captured by an English naval force under Sir William Penn in 1655. The island was formally transferred to England in 1670. During the final decades of the 17th century, growing numbers of English immigrants arrived; the sugar, cacao, and other agricultural and forest industries were rapidly expanded; and the consequent demand for plantation labor led to large-scale importation of black slaves. Jamaica soon became one of the principal slave-trading centers in the world. But, by 1838, slavery was abolished by parliamentary legislation, and $30 million was granted as compensation to the owners of the nearly 310,000 liberated slaves.
Large numbers of the freed blacks abandoned the plantations following emancipation and took possession of unoccupied lands in the interior, gravely disrupting the economy. Labor shortages, bankrupt plantations, and declining trade resulted in a protracted economic crisis. Oppressive taxation, discriminatory acts by the courts, and land-exclusion measures ultimately caused widespread unrest among the black population.
Independence for Jamaican slaves in the early 19th century brought great unrest for the island's white population. Both societies co-existed for several decades before conditions reached the boiling point. In October 1865, an insurrection occurred at Port Morant. Imposing martial law, the government speedily quelled the uprising and inflicted brutal reprisals. Jamaica was made a crown colony, thus losing the large degree of self-government it had enjoyed since the late 17th century. Representative government was partly restored in 1884.
Jamaica was one of the British colonies that, on January 3, 1958, was united in the Federation of the West Indies. Disagreement over the role Jamaica would play led to the breakup of the federation, and on August 6, 1962, the island gained independence.
In 1962, Sir Alexander Bustamante became prime minister, succeeded by Hugh Lawson Shearer in 1967. The following year, Jamaica was a founding member of the Caribbean Free Trade Area (CARIFTA).
Elections in 1972 brought the People's National Party (PNP) to power under Michael N. Manley, a labor leader who promised economic growth. His leftist policies and open friendship with Cuba's Communist leader Fidel Castro, however, polarized the population. When he proved unable to revitalize the economy, Manley was voted out in 1980 following a turbulent election campaign that left about 800 Jamaicans dead, mainly as a result of clashes between political gangs. Election-related violence remained a part of Jamaica's political scene into the 1990s.
Edward Seaga of the Jamaica Labor Party (JLP), a former finance minister, then formed a government. Repudiating socialism, he severed relations with Cuba, established close ties with the United States, and tried hard to attract foreign capital. However, weak prices for Jamaica's mineral exports impeded economic recovery. In September 1988 Hurricane Gilbert caused an estimated $8 billion in property damage and left some 500,000 Jamaicans homeless.
The PNP won a large parliamentary majority in 1989, returning Manley to power. He introduced moderate free-market policies before resigning in March 1992 because of poor health. Percival J. Patterson, his successor as prime minister and PNP leader, easily won reelection a year later. In 1997 the PNP won an unprecedented third consecutive electoral victory, in an election reported as one of the least violent elections in Jamaica's recent history.
The eighties saw the development of Free Zone manufacturing especially of garments for export to the USA, the gradual recovery of bauxite/alumina production, and the rapid growth of tourism from North America. In the process, the traditional international economic relations, particularly with the USA, were strengthened at the expense of regional relations. In addition, more and more Jamaicans are immigrating to the USA, swelling the ranks of established overseas Jamaican communities, and creating new ones.
For more information about the history of Jamaica, see the National Library of Jamaica. and EmulateMe.
Jamaica Association of Northern California
Jamaica Association of Northern California
Food & Dining
African Caribbean Food Market Emeka (510) 444-2841
Back A Yard Restaurant Annetta Simpson (650) 323-4244
Art's Jamaican Market Arthur (510) 652-2168
Island Boy Co Tony Fraser (707) 923-1272
Island Market Suren Sellamuttu (408) 287-0557
Jamaican Soul (510) 704-4083
Jamaica Place Denise Thomas (510) 654-0199
Mama Jamaica's Cafe (209) 576-0110
Oriental Lucky Mart (510) 452-1556
Ribbit International George Moore (510) 536-0167
Sweet Fingers Restaurant Chef Clive (916) 492-9336
The Caribbean Cove Judith Oloughlin (510) 531-2303
West Indian Food Flavors Donna Goodson (510) 885-0344
Food & Dining
African Caribbean Food Market Emeka (510) 444-2841
Back A Yard Restaurant Annetta Simpson (650) 323-4244
Art's Jamaican Market Arthur (510) 652-2168
Island Boy Co Tony Fraser (707) 923-1272
Island Market Suren Sellamuttu (408) 287-0557
Jamaican Soul (510) 704-4083
Jamaica Place Denise Thomas (510) 654-0199
Mama Jamaica's Cafe (209) 576-0110
Oriental Lucky Mart (510) 452-1556
Ribbit International George Moore (510) 536-0167
Sweet Fingers Restaurant Chef Clive (916) 492-9336
The Caribbean Cove Judith Oloughlin (510) 531-2303
West Indian Food Flavors Donna Goodson (510) 885-0344
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