RECIPES JAMAICAN STYLE

About the Book

This Jamaican Cookbook is a collection of Jamaican recipes, handed down from generation - to - generation with the addition of the newest recipes called “Jerk” Jerk cooking has become a favorite of the Jamaican people and has now spread throughout the Caribbean, the United States, Canada and England. I have exchanged recipes with family members throughout the years. The ingredients and produce used in these recipes are grown in Jamaica and is available at many retail stores. Jamaican women have a flair for cooking hence they handed down the trait to their siblings. I am a product of Jamaica, born in the Parish of Manchester; my family consisted of 12 children. Our parents grew their own vegetables, fruits, spices, and livestock. I hope these recipes will be helpful especially to those Jamaicans living aboard, and will also help to keep the culture alive.

About the Author

Winnet Buchanan was born in Jamaica, West Indies, in the Parish of Manchester, about 2 miles from the Capital, Mandeville. She is one of 12 children born to their parents, Raphael and Leila. She migrated to the United States in 1969, attended Queensborough College and obtained a degree in Business Administration. Growing up in Jamaica was fun, she said, her parents had a farm where they grew all sorts of vegetables, fruits and other produce. They also raised their own livestock such as cattle & chickens. They always make delicious and interesting meals. Whenever we have family gatherings, we exchanged recipes.