Sound the alarm! It’s hard to say where this Caribbean-inspired stew might rank in terms of pure Scoville units, but it definitely brings the heat. Unassuming little habaneros contribute the blistering blaze, turning up the …Read More
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Aren’t you curious about Jamaican Jerk?
The island of Jamaica is famous for its beautiful beaches, reggae music, Blue Mountain coffee, exotic fruits, and its cheerful people with their beautiful patois language. But, you haven’t tasted Jamaica until you’ve tried Jamaican …Read More
The Tale of Two Peppers: Scotch Bonnet and Habenero
The tale of two peppers: What makes the Scotch Bonnet different from the Habenero? #bostonjerkefest by Nusheen Orandi If you like spicy food (and by spicy I mean, your mouth is so hot that you can …Read More
Recap: The 2nd Annual Boston JerkFest
The 2nd Annual Boston JerkFest was a success! Attendees, vendors, chefs, and brewers alike enjoyed an afternoon filled with spice, fun, and food! New this year, we successfully introduced a Seafood Throwdown, Jerk Cook-Off, as …Read More
A Little Family Goes a Long Way
Manuchka Volcy remembers when she fell in love with cooking. She was seven years old and her mother was was very pregnant with what would be her third little brother. Being the oldest, Volcy decided …Read More
Rum Runner Cocktail Recipe
To all the Rum and Brew lovers, has anyone tried the classical cocktail by Mount Gay Rum?! I know, I haven’t! So excited to try out their cocktail at Boston Jerkfest! Try out the classical …Read More
Honey Apple Pork Loin Recipe from Jehu Hot Sauce
Honey Apple Pork Loin with a touch of Jehu Smoked Apple Medium Ingredients: 2.5—3 lbs. boneless pork loin 3 Cortland (or your choice) apples, sliced 2 Tbsps. Cinnamon 2 Tbsps. Honey 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup Jehu …Read More
Get Ready for M’bolo at Boston JerkFest
Guess who’s going to be performing at Boston Jerkfest? Afrobeat favorite M’BOLO! M’bolo plays mbalax, the high energy music of Senegal. “M’bolo” means “together” in Wolof, a language spoken in Senegal. Cheikh Ngom, lead singer and …Read More
Jerk, Jamaica’s Iconic Edible Export
Centuries before pepperoni sticks, granola, or crackers became ubiquitous, the Maroons created one of the world’s most delectable gourmet creations in the form of jerk seasoning in the heavily forested mountains where pimento groves and …Read More