BRUCEE’S PATTEES Ask almost any Jamaican and they can tell you the names and pedigrees of every major Patty maker since that item was introduced into the Jamaican food chain. The humble patty, which h…
Mission:FoodPossible Tackles Food Insecurity in Jamaican Schools
By: Peter Ivey and Karetta Crooks Charles The lives of 16 canteen workers, parents and teachers at the St. John’s Primary School will never be the same again after two intense days of learning about f…
Teaching Children to Eat What They Grow in Brownsville
“Why should there be hunger and deprivation in any land, in any city, at any table, when a man has the resources and the scientific know-how to provide all mankind with the basic necessities of life? …
A Tale of Two Jamaicas: “Town or Country?”
Part 1: “Town”
By Peter Ivey If you are planning to visit Jamaica and you find yourself deeply conflicted with the question of whether to stay on the island’s coast or in the big, little city of Kingston, then welco…
How To Eat Healthy In The Hood
Traditionally low-income communities have less full-service groceries stores that provide a large selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean meats, and fish compared to more affluent communitie…
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